Distributed Generation Testing Protocols and Performance Database with an Emphasis on Combined Heat and Power Applications
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Protocols
Protocols have been developed covering microturbines, reciprocating engines, and small turbines, and fuel cells up to 3 MW, and are available for downloading as PDF files. Download Acrobat Reader.
Laboratory Test Protocols (PDF 739 KB)
The laboratory performance testing is done for a specific set of limited conditions, and allows more control than is possible in the field.
Field Testing Protocol (PDF 729 KB)
The field performance testing is for assessing a set of field operating conditions for up to two weeks.
Long-term Monitoring Protocol (PDF 219 KB)
Like field testing, long-term monitoring (LTM) of DG/CHP unit performance is done at real-world applications; unlike field testing, LTM measures a few parameters and is expected to be in effect continuously without an explicit completion date.
Case Study Protocol (PDF 306 KB)
LTM sites may be assessed in project case studies. Case studies are unique because their goal is to assess financial performance (e.g. energy cost, equipment cost) and certain qualitative aspects (e.g. major reasons to install DG/CHP, lessons learned from the installation) of DG/CHP performance.
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Content Last Updated: 09/16/2009 |