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Cogeneration System
Effective Energy Use Reduces Running Costs
This system recovers exhaust heat from a motor that drives a generator, and then effectively utilizes it as a heat source. Since medical facilities require a large energy consumption per unit floor area for various purposes including air conditioning, hot-water supply, steam for sterilization, lighting, medical equipment, and powered machinery, installing an optimally-sized cogeneration system (CGS) can reduce overall running costs. There are also government loans, tax breaks, and subsidies available for this type of system.
Delivery records of cogeneration systems for medical facilities
Note: The power and heat represent the capacity per one unit.
Example Installation of Cogeneration System (for extension of a hospital)
| Location | Hokkaido |
|---|---|
| Total floor area | Approx. 10,500m2 (existing) + 6,500m2 (extension) |
| Beds | Approx. 250 |
| Background for Installation | Since used for individual sickrooms and the outpatient examination department, the extension is unlikely to add a new revenue stream. To offset an increase in running costs, two cogeneration systems with the power of 150kW each are installed. |
System Flow & Pattern of Operation
Reduction of CO2 Emissions (Other Technology & Service)
