This chapter discusses: Introduction to applications of cogeneration; Cogeneration in the utility sector; Cogeneration in the industrial sector; Cogeneration in the commercial sector; Cogeneration in the agricultural sector; and Cogeneration in combination with renewable energy.

Chapter Contents:

• 5.1 Introduction to applications of cogeneration
• 5.2 Cogeneration in the utility sector
• 5.3 Cogeneration in the industrial sector
• 5.3.1 Cogeneration for a paper mill
• 5.3.2 Cogeneration in the dairy and bakery industry
• 5.3.3 Cogeneration in the beer brewery industry
• 5.3.4 Cogeneration in a sewage sludge incineration plant
• 5.4 Cogeneration in the commercial sector
• 5.4.1 Cogeneration in hotels
• 5.4.2 Cogeneration in hospitals
• 5.4.3 Cogeneration for data centres
• 5.5 Cogeneration in the agricultural sector
• 5.5.1 Greenhouse applications
• 5.5.2 Product drying
• 5.6 Cogeneration in combination with renewable energy
• 5.7 Cogeneration and desalination
• References

Inspec keywords: renewable energy sources; cogeneration; agriculture; industries

Other keywords: utility sector; renewable energy; commercial sector; cogeneration; industrial sector; agricultural sector

Subjects: Industrial applications of power; Thermal power stations and plants