Construction of a high-efficiency CHP plant

Challenge

Metrolog Sp. z o.o. was selected through a bidding procedure as the contractor for the task titled “Construction of a source of high-efficiency CHP plant together with the necessary technical infrastructure in Chojnice”. The principal of the investment was Celsium Serwis Sp. z o.o., based in Skarżysko-Kamienna.

The main purpose of the project was:

• generation of electricity for the Client's own needs and its sale to the power grid,

• production of heat energy for the heating system of the city of Chojnice.

Solution

The project involved the following activities:

• preparation of the design documentation,

• construction of the technical building - the facility was equipped with solutions significantly reducing noise emissions,

• delivery, installation and commissioning of two highly efficient gas powered CHP units with a total thermal power of 5.0 MW and electric power of 4.9 MW; the power supply for the CHP engines is provided by the LNG station,

• delivery and installation of transformers, medium and low voltage switchgears,

• delivery and installation of the vacuum degassing system,

• implementation of the SCADA system controlling the entire cogeneration system.

Effects and benefits:

• the total efficiency of the system is 88%,

• the system meets the latest standards for emission of gaseous pollutants into the atmosphere,

• the newly designed system can work with the existing network in series and in parallel.

The implementation of the investment by Metrolog Sp. z o.o. contributed to a significant increase in the energy efficiency of the district heating system in Chojnice.