Why are Food Processing Plants Good Candidates for CHP?
The CHP is a reliable, cost-effective option for plants. Using an anaerobic digester, food wastes are broken down by microorganisms in an oxygen free environment to produce biogas. The biogas flow from the digester contains methane, which can be used as a “free” fuel to generate electricity: For the food operations For surrounding facilities For sale back to the utility The heat recovered from generating electricity can be used to: Supply hot water Space heating Space cooling through absorptions chillers Refrigeration for food Steam for pasteurization Hot water for disinfection CHP Potential in the Midwest The United States Clean Heat & Power Association has developed a web page for “CHP in the The Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry.” This resource gives general information on CHP benefits and potential in certain markets, how to determine economic feasibility after factoring in regional incentives, how emerging technologies may make CHP more feasible, and which industry leaders
