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Brewery Cogeneration. Presented by: Oliver McRae ME304 – Energy & Thermodynamics. Jamaica - The Problem. High Cost of Electricity High Fuel Cost . Jamaica - The Problem. Inefficiency. Jamaica - Solutions. Scope much too large for project. Red Stripe. Red Stripe – Cogeneration?.
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Brewery Cogeneration Presented by: Oliver McRae ME304 – Energy & Thermodynamics
Jamaica - The Problem • High Cost of Electricity • High Fuel Cost
Jamaica - The Problem • Inefficiency
Jamaica - Solutions • Scope much too large for project
Red Stripe – Cogeneration? • Is Red Stripe Suitable for Cogeneration? • HFO: 23.24 USD/MMBTU • Electricity: 125.61 USD/MMBTU
Red Stripe – Cogeneration - Yes • Existing System
Red Stripe – Cogeneration - Yes • Existing System • Mean Power Requirement – 2.0 MW • High Load Fluctuation – Grid Connected • Maintenance & Availability – Min. 2 Gensets
Red Stripe – Gensets • GE Jenbacher J416 • Efficiency - 41.5% • Electrical Output - 1.13 MW ea.
Red Stripe – Available Steam • Exhaust Gas Enthalpy • Steam Enthalpy • Enthalpy Balance • Fuel Balance
Red Stripe – Summary • Grid Connected • Supplementary Firing • Propane - Air • Safety • Financially Attractive