CHP efficiency savings calculator
The benefits of CHP are clear, but if you’re like most GE Gas Power fleet operators, you want specific answers that relate to your day-to-day.
Our new CHP calculator generates customized insights based on your operational scenario. Enter estimates that represent your situation and goals. The calculator will return data to help you determine how CHP operations might benefit your plant.
Are you:
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Curious about how a CHP system can help you best fulfill your energy mission?
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Wondering how much benefit CHP might yield for the investment?
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Interested in what is required for your operation specifically?
Ready to get started? Just inputting a few pieces of information will help you to discover how efficient, sustainable energy generation can work for you.
Calculate your potential savings:
How much power do you need to generate?
Select a turbine:
(MW values shown for turbines are based on a simple cycle configuration.)
LM2500 Base DLE
LM2500 Plus DLE
Required steam pressure
Required temperature
How many hours annually will you be operating your turbines?
How much are you paying for fuel?
Would you like a copy of your report sent to your email?
Are you:
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Curious about how a CHP system can help you best fulfill your energy mission?
-
Wondering how much benefit CHP might yield for the investment?
-
Interested in what is required for your operation specifically?
Ready to get started? Just inputting a few pieces of information will help you to discover how efficient, sustainable energy generation can work for you.
Calculating..
Fuel cost comparison
Recommended turbine
Based on your inputs the will be an excellent fit for your application producing the following at the specified conditions.
Power output:
CHP efficiency:
Maximum steam flow:
Maximum steam heat:
These estimated savings are based on your required power generation of , achieved using an turbine running for , operating at and , with an estimated fuel price of .
Recalculate using different values
Details:
- Based on fired output at Duct firing up to 1500°F ( 816°C). For details on unfired output, please contact your GE sales representative.
- The calculation above are based on estimates only and should be used for information only.
- Actual plant savings will vary based on project specific factors such as ambient conditions, fuel quality etc. Please contact GE for additional details.
