ENGR 2213 Thermodynamics

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ENGR 2213 Thermodynamics

• F. C. Lai
• School of Aerospace and Mechanical
• Engineering
• University of Oklahoma

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Cogeneration
Process Heat
Thermal energy that is required by some
industries.
Process heat is usually supplied by steam at 5-7
atm and 150-200 ºC.
Industries that use large amount of process
heat also consume a large amount of
electric power.
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Cogeneration
Cogeneration is the production of more than one
useful form of energy from the same energy
source.
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Cogeneration
Optimum Condition
m4 m6
m5 m7 0
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Cogeneration
No Load
m5 m6 0
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Cogeneration
Peak Load
m4 m5