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%)
BILLED DEMAND AVOIDED
(36%)
INSTALLED EQUIPMENT
2 Microturbines C1000S, 1 Microturbine C600S and 2 Chillers of 350 TR c/u
FUEL
Natural gas
RESULTS
50% savings in energy consumption
Description
DTC Soluciones and the plastics industry were looking for a solution for the power supply system, which 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.