Cogeneration System Principles and Practices
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Agenda
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8:00 – 8:30 am EST
Morning Session
8:30 – 11:45 am EST
Break
11:45 am – 12:45 pm EST
Afternoon Session
12:45 – 4:30 pm EST
Presented by Andrew Larkin
Understanding the Environmental and Economic Benefits of Cogeneration
Separate heat and power vs. cogeneration
History of cogeneration in Europe and the United States
Environmental benefits of cogeneration
Economics of CHP
Science of cogeneration and its fit with renewable energy
Laws, Regulations and Building Codes Impacting Cogeneration
Federal, state and local environmental regulations
Utility regulations
Permitting process
Building code considerations
Impact on LEED certification
Considering Cogeneration Technologies
Gas turbines Steam turbines
Microturbines Reciprocating engines
Fuel cells Biomass and other applications
Resolving Impediments to Cogeneration
Utility treatment of cogeneration
Interconnection challenges
Limitations of available technologies
Capital costs and financing
Blind focus on renewables
Making the Move to Cogeneration:
Analysis, Modeling and Case Studies
Understanding existing pre-cogeneration conditions
Performing load analysis
Selecting a prime mover
Modeling life cycle costs
Grants and incentives
Analyzing public and private case studies
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar.)
6.5 LU|HSW
International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Energy)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours
to architects licensed in all states.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida
(Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No.
24GP00000700), North Carolina (S-0130), and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an
approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration
with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the
Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education
providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for
6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of
Energy (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond to
prompts and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple
attempts allowed).
Speakers
Andrew Larkin, P.E., C.E.M.
Vice President Engineering and Project Management, Facilities and Building Services at Veolia North America, New York, NYMr. Larkin is responsible for managing a team responsible for providing expertise on or providing the technical solutions to wide ranging energy projects, including simple cycle and combined cycle cogeneration plants, central heating and cooling facilities, renewable energy projects, and others. He also has managed the engineering of several energy projects from development through start up, commissioning and performance testing. Mr. Larkin earned his B.A. degree in English from Franklin and Marshall College, B.S.M.E. degree and M.S. degree in Engineering Management from Drexel University, and has been involved in the energy business for over 34 years.
Veolia is the world’s leading provider of environmental solutions – dedicated to customized, cost-effective solutions that reflect best practices, environmental protection and a better quality of life. Veolia’s vision is to solve complex challenges in water, waste, and energy, in order to shape a more sustainable world.
AIA Info
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Course Title: Cogeneration System Principles and Practice
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines the environmental and economic benefits of cogeneration, laws, regulations and building codes impacting cogeneration, cogeneration technology, resolving impediments to cogeneration, and making the move to cogeneration.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify and interpret federal, state and local environmental regulations and utility regulations that impact cogeneration, and they will be able to discuss cogenerations impact on LEED and other sustainable certifications.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain the science of cogeneration, its environmental benefits, and its economic benefits.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify and discuss impediments to cogeneration and how they can be resolved, and they will be able to discuss strategies, procedures, and financing for making the move to cogeneration.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify, evaluate, and describe cogeneration technologies, including gas turbines, microturbines, fuel cells, steam turbines, reciprocating engines, and biomass applications.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Knowledge and interest in energy usage and alternative energy production
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 10/20/2023
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.