07-17-2012, 10:32 PM
Another development in natural gas utilization for electric power generation is CCHP or combined cooling heating and power. Exhaust gas from turbine or microturbine generators is used in heat exchangers and/or chillers with thermal efficiencies approaching 90%. While not really new, advances in technology have allowed direct grid connect of this equipment. Local natural gas availability makes small electrical power generation systems a reality.