Distributed Generation Study/Patterson Farms CHP System Using Renewable Biogas
From Open Energy Information
| Study Location | Auburn, New York |
|---|---|
| Site Description | Agricultural |
| Study Type | Field Test |
| Technology | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Prime Mover | Caterpillar G379 |
| Heat Recovery Systems | Built-in |
| Fuel | Biogas |
| System Installer | Martin Machinery |
| System Enclosure | Dedicated Shelter |
| System Application | Combined Heat and Power |
| Number of Prime Movers | 1 |
| Stand-alone Capability | None |
| Power Rating | 200 kW 0.2 MW
200,000 W 200,000,000 mW 2.0e-4 GW 2.0e-7 TW |
| Nominal Voltage (V) | 480 |
| Heat Recovery Rating (BTU/hr) | 1366072 |
| Cooling Capacity (Refrig/Tons) | |
| Origin of Controller | 3rd Party Custom Made |
| Component Integration | Customer Assembled |
| Start Date | 2007/05/02 |
| Monitoring Termination Date | 2007/05/26 |
| Primary Power Application | Based Load |
| Secondary Power Application | |
| Primary Heat/Cooling Application | Process Heat and/or Cooling |
| Secondary Heat/Cooling Application | |
| Capacity Factor | |
| Availability | |
| Electrical Efficiency (HHV) | |
| Electrical Efficiency (LHV) | |
| Highest Combustion Intake Air Temperature (F) | 67°F 292.594 K
19.444 °C 526.67 °R |
| Lowest Combustion Intake Air Temperature (F) | 61°F 289.261 K
16.111 °C 520.67 °R |
| NOx Emissions Data Available | Yes |
| CO Emissions Data Available | Yes |
| 12-Month Run Hours | |
| 12-Month Energy Savings (USD) | |
| System Cost (USD) | |
| Report URL | http://en.openei.org/wiki/File:Patterson_VR_VS_Final.pdf |
| Study Verified | Yes |