Caterpillar, Cogeneration Plant, 2009, 3.2 MW, 4x Caterpillar G3516 SITA Engines, 480V

Description

  1. Overview
    1. Cogeneration plant
    2. 3.2 MW
    3. Used
    4. Year 2009
  2. Engines and Generators
    1. Four Caterpillar G3516 SITA engines
    2. Mated to Caterpillar SR-4 or SR-4B generators rated at 800 kW, 480 V, 1200 A
  3. Chillers
    1. Two 420 ton Trane absorption chillers
    2. One 630 ton Trane centrifugal chiller
    3. One Recold chiller unit
  4. Heat Recovery System
    1. All energy is recovered through a system of exhaust and cooling water heat recovery units
    2. Units have wet exhaust systems that capture exhaust heat
    3. Cooling water heat is captured in a shell and tube heat exchanger (one for each generator)
    4. Exhaust gas temperature is approximately 800°F
    5. Block water enters the heat exchanger at 205°F
    6. After the heat exchanger, water enters the two absorption chillers at 230°F
    7. Engine intake water is approximately 200°F after processing through the chillers
  5. Cooling System
    1. The two generator turbos are cooled through a closed cooling loop with a Recold unit
  6. Fuel and Design
    1. Plant is designed to run on natural gas