Energy dictionary

The CHP units that burn the mine gas are a key energy component in the mining sector. The mine gas, which is released during the extraction of coal or other raw materials, often contains a large proportion of methane. CHP units can efficiently burn this gas to generate the power and heat. This process minimizes the release of methane into the atmosphere, which prevents the greenhouse gas emissions and increases the overall efficiency of mining. The CHP units operating on the mine gas reduce the environmental impact and increase energy efficiency in the mining industry.

CHP units can also efficiently use different types of biogas, such as landfill gas, created by the decomposition of organic material in landfills. This gas contains methane and carbon dioxide. CHP units collect the landfill gas, treated to the required quality, and burn it to produce the power and heat. This prevents methane from escaping into the atmosphere, where it would otherwise act as a potent greenhouse gas. This converts landfill gas into a useful energy, increasing the efficiency of the power and heat production and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions. This practice promotes sustainability and a responsible approach to the waste management.

Biogas is a very suitable fuel for CHP units. It is obtained in biogas plants by decomposing the organic material such as plant residues and organic waste. CHP units are able to use this originally waste gas efficiently, ensuring maximum energy recovery of the potential energy and minimizing CO2 and pollutant emissions. Biogas is a key element for a sustainable energy as it both uses a renewable resource and reduces the amount of organic waste. This contributes to the environmental protection, economic sustainability and efficient energy production.

Natural gas is a very suitable fuel for CHP units. This fossil fuel contains mainly methane and its combustion in CHP units has many advantages. Importantly, it uses the maximum possible amount of energy contained in this fuel. All this with low emissions of carbon dioxide and pollutants. In doing so, the CHP unit is a very flexible equipment that can be operated according to the needs of the grid. In addition, the natural gas is abundantly available and this ensures stable supplies.

Overhauling a CHP unit is an important service intervention that restores the performance and reliability of the machine. During this overhaul, all important components of the unit are checked (and replaced if necessary) to ensure the unit’s optimum operation. The repair includes servicing the engine, generator and replacing worn parts, and other service work. This will ensure reliable operation of the CHP unit, increase the efficiency of its operation and prevent unexpected CHP unit downtimes.

CHP units can interact with the master distribution system in several basic operating models. In parallel operation, the unit is operated in parallel with the main distribution network, allowing the generation of power and heat for the local consumption while the surplus electric power can be sold to the grid. In island operation, the unit operates independently of the external grid, which is useful in the event of a power outage or in remote areas. Emergency operation ensures an uninterrupted supply of power and heat in the event of an emergency. These modes of operation bring flexibility and reliability to the power systems.

CHP units can interact with the master distribution system in several basic operating models. In parallel operation, the unit is operated in parallel with the main distribution network, allowing the generation of power and heat for the local consumption while the surplus electric power can be sold to the grid. In island operation, the unit operates independently of the external grid, which is useful in the event of a power outage or in remote areas. Emergency operation ensures an uninterrupted supply of power and heat in the event of an emergency. These modes of operation bring flexibility and reliability to the power systems.

CHP units can interact with the master distribution system in several basic operating models. In parallel operation, the unit is operated in parallel with the main distribution network, allowing the generation of power and heat for the local consumption while the surplus electric power can be sold to the grid. In island operation, the unit operates independently of the external grid, which is useful in the event of a power outage or in remote areas. Emergency operation ensures an uninterrupted supply of power and heat in the event of an emergency. These modes of operation bring flexibility and reliability to the power systems.

Online monitoring of CHP units enables real-time monitoring of the operation and technical status of CHP units thanks to the Internet connection and a secure interface. The CHP unit can be started or shut down remotely and other settings are available. This enables responding to the non-standard machine conditions quickly and often even preventing them. This also saves money, as the available data significantly reduces the downtime of the CHP unit.