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CHP Applications for Airports
2G’s Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems offer airports an advanced energy solution that reduces costs, enhances resilience, and minimizes environmental impact. These systems can also be configured as microgrids, enabling the option to island and isolate from the grid to produce electricity and thermal energy during extreme weather events or other grid interruptions.
Benefits of CHP at Airports:
- Heating & Cooling: Utilize recovered heat for terminal heating, de-icing systems, and cooling through absorption chillers.
- Scalability: Expandable systems to accommodate airport growth and evolving energy demands.
- Resilience: Backup power capabilities for emergency operations and disaster preparedness.
- Noise Reduction: Engineered for quiet operation, ensuring a comfortable environment for passengers and staff.
Case Studies
Calgary Airport - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
An ambitious overhaul of one of Canada’s key air transport hubs features four 2G natural gas-fired CHP cogeneration modules, each producing up to 355 kW/h of continuous electricity and up to 475 kW each of thermal energy at more than 88% efficiency. The project, which is the single largest expansion ever undertaken at the airport, is incorporating sustainable design principles into a new International concourse, balancing the goals of creating more space, reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impact.