Heat Recovery Systems for Generator Sets

Heat Recovery Systems for Generator Sets

A Genset Heat Recovery System is a system that utilises the waste heat generated during the power generation process and converts it into useful thermal energy or for other uses through heat recovery technology. This helps to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy wastage, as well as reduce environmental impact.

In power generation, high temperature and high pressure thermal energy is usually generated by burning fuels (e.g., coal, natural gas, oil, etc.) or utilising other forms of energy (e.g., nuclear, solar, wind, etc.), which is converted into electricity by a generator, which is the main process of power generation.

In the process of generating electricity, a large portion of the thermal energy is dissipated into the environment in the form of waste heat, which, if not utilised, will result in a waste of energy.

Heat recovery systems extract waste heat by using different technologies such as heat exchangers, vapour recovery systems or organic Rankine cycles to convert it into useful thermal energy or for other purposes.

The recovered heat can be used for a variety of purposes such as heating, producing hot water, driving absorption chillers, providing process heat, and so on.

Areas of Application:

Heating and hot water: Recovered heat can be used to heat buildings and produce hot water, reducing dependence on other energy sources.

Refrigeration and air conditioning: Waste heat is used in absorption chillers to improve cooling efficiency and reduce electricity demand.

Industrial processes: Waste heat recovery systems are widely used in industrial production to heat fluids and improve process thermal efficiency.

Power Plants: In power plants, waste heat recovery systems can be used to increase the efficiency of the entire plant and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Thermal network systems: Through the establishment of thermal network systems, waste heat can be shared between different industrial facilities, improving energy efficiency throughout the region.

Through the efficient use of waste heat, genset heat recovery systems contribute to the sustainable use of energy, reduce environmental burdens and increase energy efficiency.