Powertherm CHP System Installed At Scottish Hotel

The Shentongroup's Powertherm combined heat and power (CHP) system has been installed at the Crieff Hydro hotel in Scotland. The Powertherm has been installed as part of the hotel's environmental policy and to reduce energy costs. The CHP system is supplying Crieff Hydro with 75kW of low-cost, environmentally friendly electricity and is catering for the hotel's hot water supply for its showers, baths, heating, swimming pool, spa baths, laundry and kitchen. The system also complements the resort's existing power generator by providing standby power to the bedrooms and bathrooms.

This was an additional benefit to the hotel as it is located in an area that has been prone to power cuts. The Powertherm's engine technology gives 84.5 per cent package efficiency with thermal recovery, enabling the units to provide an excellent energy output compared with fuel consumption and to reduce the carbon footprint, according to the Shentongroup. Utilising a low-emission natural gas engine, the Powertherm system features a pre-engineered package design, which reduces upfront engineering, site design and installation costs.

The design encompasses all CHP components within an acoustic enclosure, providing a noise rating of 60dB(A) at 7m. With the flexibility to support both inside and outside applications, the Powertherm's CHP technology recovers waste heat to provide heating, hot water or even air conditioning. This reduces overall energy consumption and enables commercial and industrial customers to offset gas and electricity consumption. The low exhaust emissions ensure that the system complies with or exceeds UK regulations.

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