Short Description
Our client, a prominent Scottish university, wished to reduce its carbon output, and increase energy efficiency. They decided the best way to achieve this was to replace the old existing boiler system and replace it with a more efficient boiler fitted with an inbuilt turbine – a combined heat and power plant (CHP).
- Date : 2016
- Categories : Energy Solutions
- Client : Scottish university
They decided the best way to achieve this was to replace the old existing boiler system and replace it with a more efficient boiler fitted with an inbuilt turbine – a combined heat and power plant (CHP).
The CHP works by boiling water to generate steam, which is then used to turn the turbine. The water is then condensed back to hot water to provide heat and hot water to buildings. Laplace Energy Solutions was contracted to provide and install control systems for the CHP, which linked to the Building Management System.
This project required our expertise in both building management systems and energy controls in order to successfully integrate the CHP with existing systems. The results have seen significant reductions in the carbon footprint of the university, as well as smaller energy bills, due to the greater efficiency of the boilers, and decreased use of grid electricity.