{"id":8228,"date":"2018-01-08T09:00:58","date_gmt":"2018-01-08T08:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wika.com\/en\/?p=8228"},"modified":"2022-04-29T10:39:16","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T08:39:16","slug":"measuring-instruments-for-combined-heat-and-power-plants-chp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wika.com\/en\/applications\/measuring-instruments-for-combined-heat-and-power-plants-chp\/","title":{"rendered":"Measuring instruments for combined heat and power plants (CHP)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The range of combined heat and power plants (CHP) is very large, as is the high variance of different plant types. The distinction is made by the generated power\/heat output on the one hand and by the energy source used on the other. For all CHP plants, a large number of physical parameters are measured, evaluated and monitored to ensure the longest possible service life. This article offers information regarding which measuring instruments and principles this can be achieved with.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Combined heat and power plants \u2013 environment-friendly power generators<\/h2>\n<p>In contrast to the traditional boiler or condensing boiler, the CHP plant generates both electricity and heat. Thus, CHP plants make an important contribution to environment-friendly energy generation.<\/p>\n<h2>Wide range of applications<\/h2>\n<p>The versatile application possibilities, from single or multi-family dwellings, through industrial and commercial, public facilities, up to large district\/local heat utilities and also biogas plants, require the use of very different measuring instruments. Key factors are: functionality, quality, long service life, fast availability and services. The price\/performance ratio plays a special role in any system \u2013 large or small.<\/p>\n<h2>The physical measurands<\/h2>\n<p>Small nano plants from 1 kWel, micro and mini plants from 2.5 to 15-50 kWel, and also large plants up to 4,500 kWel need the right measuring instruments for high efficiency and environment-friendly energy generation. The measurands pressure, temperature and level are dominant. The energy source must be considered when selecting the instruments. The number of marking points in the schematic illustration of a CHP plant makes it clear: There is much to monitor in order to guarantee the longest possible service life.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width:732px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wika.com\/en\/files\/2017\/12\/\u00a9wika_bhkw-mit-messtellen2-1-724x471.jpg\" alt=\"Schematic illustration of a combined heat and power plant incl. measuring points\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Schematic illustration of a combined heat and power plant incl. measuring points<\/p><\/div>\n    \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Monitoring and control tasks<\/h2>\n<p>The measuring instruments used fulfil important monitoring and control tasks and are generally electronic measuring instruments. They also enable remote monitoring.\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nFor measuring the temperature, screw-in, insertion and contact probes are installed, matched to the design and the space available. On the heat exchanger, in the heating and cooling circuits and also for measuring the engine oil temperature, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wika.com\/en-en\/lp_pt100_pt1000.WIKA\" rel=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Pt100, Pt1000<\/a>, KTY and NTC measuring elements are used. With large plants, temperatures on the exhaust pipe and on the cylinder head are monitored using thermocouples. This allows conclusions to be made about the effectivity of the engine.<\/p>\n<p>Pressure switches and pressure sensors are used to control the oil pressure and the pressure in the cooling water circuit. At the same time, they also fulfil a safety function. If there are any deviations between the SET and ACTUAL value, depending on the concept, either a warning signal is triggered or the engine is switched off.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nTo monitor the oil level, depending on the size of the system, between one and three float switches are installed. Particularly in large engines, the sometimes very strong vibrations pose a challenge for the measurement technology. The use of optoelectronic level switches that tolerate high temperatures and which are not harmed, even by strong shocks, is therefore ideal. The respective level switch monitors the oil level in a reservoir and signals when the oil level drops too low.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The large number of measuring points and the widely differing measuring tasks require close cooperation between the CHP plant manufacturer and the manufacturer of the measurement technology. Therefore, it is worth \u2013 both technically and economically \u2013 choosing a supplier who offers everything from one source.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<br \/>\n<\/strong>WIKA offers a large selection of reliable measuring instruments for pressure, temperature and level. You can find selected products for your CHP plant on the WIKA website in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wika.com\/en-en\/combined_heat_and_power_plants.WIKA\" rel=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Combined heat and power plants<\/a> section. Do you need support with the compilation of your measuring instrument package for your CHP plant? Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wika.com\/en-en\/contact.WIKA\" rel=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">contact person<\/a> will be happy to help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The range of combined heat and power plants (CHP) is very large, as is the high variance of different plant types. The distinction is made by the generated power\/heat output on the one hand and by the energy source used on the other. 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