Case Study
Cogeneration in the plastics industry in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
Saltillo, Coahuila
Electricity
Electricity generation
Cold water
Water cooling
CONSUMPTION
30,660,000 (100%)
GENERATION
15,067,200 (49.14%)
DEMAND
3,951.9 Kw (100%)
INVOICED DEMAND AVOIDED
(36%)
INSTALLED EQUIPMENT
2 Microturbinas C1000S, 1 Microturbina C600S y 2 Chillers de 350 TR c/u
FUEL
Gas natural
RESULTS
50% savings in energy consumption
Description
DTC Soluciones and the plastics industry were looking for a solution for the power supply system that, in addition to helping them reduce costs, would also have an environmental benefit by reducing their polluting emissions.
According to the data provided by the company, it was found that the average energy consumption is 3,500 kWh and a maximum demand of 3,951.9 kW respectively, so it was proposed to install 2 Capstone C1000 microturbines, a C600 microturbine and 2 absorption chillers of 350 TR each.