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ABSTRACT
Building combined heat and power (BCHP) feasibility and design depend on the magnitude, duration, and coincidence of electrical and thermal loads, as well as on the selection of the prime mover and waste heat recovery systems. This article assesses the current marketplace for BCHP systems in the light of recent events in California and the FERC standard market design. The article then reviews the basic components of BCHP systems and discusses their integration in the design of a large hospital complex located in Toledo, Ohio. Computer simulation is used to optimize the proposed design of the BCHP system. The findings presented illustrate that the first cost premium is recuperated through the BCHP annual energy and cost reductions.