The
term cogeneration is used to define those processes which simultaneously
produce electrical energy and calorific and/or frigorific energy
through the use of a gas or diesel fuel.
The
simultaneous generation of electricity and heat by the cogeneration
plants allows to take full advantage of the fuel's energy.
The
potential for primary energy savings which the gas or diesel engine
cogeneration plants offer is very high when compared with the separate
generation of electricity and heat, and for the user this can be
translated into a significant reduction in energy costs.
The cogeneration systems that have been developed by GUASCOR
S.A. are an efficient alternative to traditional systems that
use the national electric grid and generating heat in boilers.
Advantages
of Cogeneration
Reduction in energy costs for the user.
Independence from the national grid and an assured
supply.
Greater environmental protection . The cogeneration
plants with GUASCOR engines comply with the strictest
environmental regulations.
Greater efficiency in generating energy, reduced
transportation and distribution costs.
Better balance between supply and demand of energy.
Applications
for cogeneration
The
applications for the cogeneration engines and systems
based on GUASCOR Gas and Diesel engines are very varied;
among other it is worth mentioning:
Cogeneration producing hot air and steam.
Cogeneration for air conditioning and producing chilled
water.
Cogeneration producing hot water.
Cogeneration in sewage treatment.
Cogeneration on landfill sites.
Sectors
in which cogeneration is used:
Chemical
processes which require heat and cold.
Agro-food
industry.
Ceramic
and dehydration industry.
Hospitals,
hotels, sports centres, swimming pools and shopping
centres.
The
term cogeneration is used to define those processes which simultaneously
produce electrical energy and calorific and/or frigorific energy
through the use of a gas or diesel fuel. 
The
potential for primary energy savings which the gas or diesel engine
cogeneration plants offer is very high when compared with the separate
generation of electricity and heat, and for the user this can be
translated into a significant reduction in energy costs.
