Cogeneration and District Solutions
It has been suggested that about 20 percent of U.S. electricity could be made with heat that is currently thrown away by industry. Gain an overview of micro-cogeneration and district energy solutions for commercial and district applications. Learn about cogeneration system selection and sizing, preliminary feasibility study approaches, heat to power ratios, computer programs, economic and environmental issues, emerging technologies and regulations. Explore the economics of micro-cogeneration life cycle assessment, breakeven analysis, incentive programs, heat and electricity supply scenarios, and interconnecting with your local utility. Examine environmental impacts such as co-products, impact assessments and pollutant emissions.
Instructor(s):
Sheridan Baker, P.E., is a senior mechanical engineer in the Energy Facilities Siting Division of the California Energy Commission. He has worked more than 34 years in the electric power industry and has participated in feasibility studies, licensing, design and construction of power plants involving cogeneration, hydropower, windpower, solar, geothermal, coal-fired, natural gas-fired and nuclear projects. He currently leads an engineering team in evaluating various engineering aspects of power plant license applications.
When:
Feb. 11 & 25 & March 11: Thurs., Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-noon & 25, 9 a.m.-noon & March 11, 8 a.m.-noon
Where:
Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K St, Sacramento, CA
Directions:
Fee:
$295.00 ($375.00 if postmarked after 01/29/2010) Includes course materials.
Special Discount fee:
10% discount for organizations enrolling three or more people at the same time in the same course. All registrations must be submitted at the same time and fees paid with one check, credit card or purchase order.
Credit:
1 quarter unit academic credit, X421.11
Required textbooks:
Small-Scale Cogeneration Handbook, 3rd ed by Bernard F. Kolanowski ISBN 9781420071542. Buy this book from the UC Davis Bookstore.
Section:
093ENG302
