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See the following links for examples of distributed energy installations in the industrial sector.
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- Industrial distributed generation strengthens power grid — Gas Technology Institute, Chicago, Illinois.
- CHP used in fluid heating processes — Energy Nexus Group and Southern California Gas Co., California.
- Improving distributed generation industrial applications — Energy Solutions Center, Washington, D.C.
- Hybrid systems improve electric reliability — The Syska Hennessey Group, Long Island, New York.
- Aggregated distributed generators serve sensitive loads — Wisconsin Power Electronics Research Center, Madison, Wisconsin.
- Distributed generation serves highly varying industrial loads — NiSource Energy Technologies, Indiana.
- Distributed generation serves semiconductor industry — SRP, Phoenix, Arizona.
- Distributed generation-CHP promoted in New York State industrial sector — New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, New York.
- Microturbine with heat exchanger provides electricity and hot water to a metal-plating facility — Faith Plating Company, Los Angeles, California (PDF 543 KB).
To read about other industrial CHP projects sponsored by DOE, visit the CHP Applications projects page.
Industrial distributed generation strengthens power grid
Industrial distributed power applications can benefit the companies they are sited in, but they can also benefit the energy infrastructure of urban areas as a whole. If distributed generation installations are planned carefully, they can relieve grid congestion, improve grid reliability, and reduce local emissions.
In Chicago, comprehensive planning is helping officials identify industrial sites that can maximize the benefits of distributed power. The standardized approach developed here can later be used in other urban areas nationwide.
The following links are presentations that summarize work on the Chicago Industrial Energy Plan. Explore them to learn what has been accomplished.
- Distributed Energy Resources: Chicago Industrial Energy Plan (PDF 4.1 MB). Presented at the Distribution and Interconnection R&D Annual Review, 2003, in Arlington, Virginia.
- Distributed Energy Resources: Chicago Industrial Energy Plan (PDF 1.1 MB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, July 2002, in Madison, Wisconsin.
- Chicago Industrial Energy Plan (PDF 912 KB).
Presented at the Distributed Power Program Annual Review, 2002, in Arlington, Virginia.
- Development and Deployment of Innovative Distributed Energy Applications in Industrial Process (PDF 102 KB). Summarizes efforts to create a program to maximize industrial distributed energy in urban settings. Presented at the Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, July 2001, in Washington, D.C.
CHP used in fluid heating processes
One potential use of combined heat and power (CHP) is for fluid heating processes. This new application of CHP could greatly expand the market potential of CHP while providing environmental and efficiency benefits.
The following links are presentations that summarize work with CHP integration with fluid heating processes. To learn what has been accomplished, pursue the links below.
- CHP Integration with Fluid Heating Processes in the Chemical and Refining Sectors (PDF 99 KB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, July 2002, in Madison, Wisconsin.
- CHP Integration with Fluid Heating Processes in the Chemical and Refining Sectors (PDF 85 KB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Annual Review, 2002, in Arlington, Virginia.
- CHP Integration with Fluid Heating Processes in the Chemical and Refining Sectors and CHP Installation at 29 Palms Marine Air Ground Combat Center (PDF 272 KB).
Presented at the Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, July 2001, in Washington, D.C.
- CHP Integration with Fluid Heating Processes in the Chemical and Refining Sectors (PDF 400 KB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, October 2001, in Golden, Colorado.
Improving distributed generation industrial applications
Industrial distributed generation systems have a lot of potential, but they are also relatively new. To help them develop, this research is focused on assessing markets, demonstrating systems, and creating market transformation tools.
The following links are presentations that summarize work in this area. To learn more, explore the links below.
- Industrial DG: DG Improvements in Industrial Applications (PDF 289 KB). Presented at the Distribution and Interconnection R&D Annual Review, 2003, in Arlington, Virginia.
- DG Improvements in Industrial Applications (PDF 2.5 MB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, July 2002, in Madison, Wisconsin.
- DG Improvements in Industrial Applications (PDF 3.7 MB). Presented at Distributed Power Program Annual Review, 2002, in Arlington, Virginia.
- DG Improvements in Industrial Applications (PDF 3.2 MB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, October 2001, in Golden, Colorado.
- Distributed Generation Improvements in Industrial Applications (PDF 285 KB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, July 2001, in Washington, D.C.
Hybrid systems improve electric reliability
Some industrial markets, such as the telecommunications and credit card industries, suffer large economic losses from even short power interruptions. For these businesses, electric reliability is extremely important.
But by installing hybrid distributed generation technologies — in this case, fuel cells and natural gas-fired generators — such businesses can efficiently produce their own, more reliable power.
The following links are presentations that summarize work toward the development and installation of a hybrid distributed power system for electric reliability. To learn more, explore the links below.
- Industrial DG: DG for the Telecommunications at the Zeckendorf Facility (PDF 290 KB). Presented at the Distribution and Interconnection R&D Annual Review, 2003, in Arlington, Virginia.
- Zeckendorf Hybrid Fuel Cell Green Power Project (PDF 4.4 MB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, July 2002, in Madison, Wisconsin.
- Zeckendorf Green Power Project: DG Integration and Telecommunications Facility (PDF 2.3 MB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Annual Review, 2002, in Arlington, Virginia.
- Zeckendorf Green Power Project: DG Integration and Telecommunications Facility (PDF 709 KB). Presented at Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, October 2001, in Golden, Colorado.
- DG Integration with Telecommunications Facility (PDF 336 KB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, July 2001, in Washington, D.C.
Distributed generation serves highly varying industrial loads
Large industrial loads can have significant effects on electric power systems. As large loads are turned on and off, they can cause fluctuations that affect the power quality of others.
In this project, researchers are developing ways to increase electric reliability and quality by reducing electrical fluctuations caused by large loads. Their goal is to do this without reducing productivity while enhancing energy use and reducing emissions.
The following links are presentations that summarize work with highly varying industrial loads. Explore them to learn what has been accomplished.
- Enhancing the Operation of Highly Varying Industrial Loads to Increase Electric Reliability, Quality, and Economics (PDF 322 KB). Presented at the Distribution and Interconnection R&D Annual Review, 2003, in Arlington, Virginia.
- Enhancing the Operation of Highly Varying Industrial Loads to Increase Electric Reliability, Quality, and Economics (PDF 1.3 MB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Annual Review, 2002, in Arlington, Virginia.
- System Integration of Distributed Power for Complete Building Systems and Highly Varying Industrial Load (PDF 693 KB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, October 2001, in Golden, Colorado.
- Enhancing the Operation of Highly Varying Industrial Loads to Increase Electric Reliability, Quality, and Economics (PDF 749 KB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, July 2001, in Washington, D.C.
Distributed generation serves semiconductor industry
One area that could potentially benefit from distributed generation is the semiconductor industry. To develop this market, this project will create a management decision guideline, provide research for site-specific feasibility studies, and identify technical and economic improvements that are needed for success.
The following links are presentations that summarize work to develop a market for distributed generation in the semiconductor industry. Explore them to learn what has been accomplished so far.
- Industrial DG: Increasing the Use of DG in the Semiconductor Industry (PDF 224 KB). Presented at the Distribution and Interconnection R&D Annual Review, 2003, in Arlington, Virginia.
- Increasing the Use of DG in the Semiconductor Industry (PDF 6.9 MB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, July 2002, in Madison, Wisconsin.
- Increasing the Use of DG in the Semiconductor Industry (PDF 14.2 MB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Annual Review, 2002, in Arlington, Virginia.
- Increasing the Use of DG in the Semiconductor Industry (PDF 1.5 MB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, October 2001, in Golden, Colorado.
- Increasing the Use of DG in the Semiconductor Industry (PDF 221 KB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, July 2001, Washington, D.C.
Distributed generation-CHP promoted in New York State industrial sector
Although combined heat and power (CHP) offers many benefits, it is still relatively young. Many would-be users are unaware of its potential in their operations, and many local officials are unsure of its place in zoning, coding, and permitting.
Promotion efforts to address these challenges include the development of guidebooks for siting and permitting small systems, the identification of potential CHP sites, and educational outreach.
The following links are presentations that summarize these and other efforts to develop the CHP market. Pursue the links below to learn more.
- Promoting DG-CHP in New York State Industrial Sector (PDF 3.1 MB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Annual Review, 2002, in Arlington, Virginia.
- Promoting DG-CHP in New York State Industrial Sector (PDF 4.3 MB). Presented at the Distributed Power Program Quarterly Review, July 2002, in Madison, Wisconsin.
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