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Council installs Remeha CHP at leisure centre to reduce energy costs and carbon footprint

by admin January 11, 2019January 11, 2019
written by admin January 11, 2019January 11, 2019
Council installs Remeha CHP at leisure centre to reduce energy costs and carbon footprint

Eden District Council (EDC) has selected a Remeha R-Gen 20/44kWe Combined Heat and Power (CHP) unit to provide low carbon heat and power at Penrith Leisure Centre, located in the heart of Eden. The move comes as part of EDC’s wider commitments to reduce its energy consumption and environmental impact across its estates.

In addition to a state-of-the-art gym, studios and a sports hall, Penrith Leisure Centre boasts a 25-metre swimming pool and 13-metre studio pool. Open almost every day of the year, the site has a high, constant demand for heat and power.

Previously the Centre had been heated by a turbine CHP, boilers and water heaters. However, due to oversizing, the CHP had failed to achieve the anticipated performance levels and savings benefits.

When the failing plant came to the end of its lifetime, EDC’s requirements were to implement a new high-efficiency renewable or low-carbon solution that would improve the Centre’s energy performance and reduce emissions. Increasing operational efficiency was a further consideration for GLL who manage the leisure complex.

Mechanical & Electrical engineers Thomas Armstrong recommended replacing the old plant with a new ultra-low NOx condensing CHP unit operating in conjunction with high efficiency condensing boilers.

CHP is effectively a super-efficient micro power station that generates heat and power in a single process at the point of use. Instead of rejecting the ‘waste’ heat to atmosphere like traditional power stations, the heat generated by CHP can be re-used to provide high grade heating and hot water.

Sites with year-round requirements for electricity and heat are well suited to using CHP. Swimming pools provide the perfect circumstances for this, making it a particularly effective solution for Penrith Leisure Centre.

Stephen Clarkson at Thomas Armstrong was familiar with Remeha’s R-Gen CHP range and its reputation for high performance at other leisure centres, supported by Remeha’s dedicated CHP team.

The design scoped by Thomas Armstrong identified a Remeha 20/44kW ultra-low NOx condensing CHP unit working in conjunction with three Remeha Gas 310 Eco Pro high-efficiency condensing boilers.

The R-Gen condensing CHP unit can achieve total gross efficiencies of up to 98.7%, meeting EDC’s requirement for optimum efficiency. As such, it is capable of reducing primary energy costs by around 40% compared with traditional heating plant and electricity supplied solely from the grid.

Accurate sizing of the CHP unit was critical to maximise the energy and carbon saving benefits. Remeha’s CHP team worked closely with Thomas Armstrong throughout the project.

“The Remeha team are extremely knowledgeable about CHP technology and have provided valuable advice and support at every stage,” said Stephen. “At the initial design stage and during the installation, they have been there to offer help and backup.”

The CHP system was commissioned by Remeha and has been operating non-stop ever since.

“The Remeha R-Gen CHP produces 44kW of heat per hour and it’s been using it all, even in the summer months, at Penrith Leisure Centre,” Stephen continued. “It’s heating the constant temperature circuit, feeding radiators, fan convectors, air handling units, providing hot water for shower facilities and, of course, heating the two swimming pools.”

The Remeha R-Gen CHP is closely monitored by Remeha’s remote monitoring service. A Remeha CHP service plan is also in place which includes inspections at regular intervals – typically at 6,000 CHP operating hours for a 20kWe unit.

Remeha is also providing the Council with monthly reports for evaluation purposes.

“The CHP installation went smoothly,” said Doug Huggon, Leisure & Community Services Manager at EDC. “We’re pleased to see that the CHP is running well, meeting our requirement for low carbon heat and power and we’re anticipating significant energy cost savings in the months ahead.”

Remeha’s CHP range spans 5.5kWe to 150kWe. For more information, visit: https://www.remeha.co.uk/products/chp

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