Data Collection Sheet
(* indicates data required for the step one Walk-through Analysis, other information is useful for the step two Feasibility Analysis)
Electrical Requirements
- Average demand during operating hours* __________ kW (kilowatt)
- Minimum demand during operating hours __________ kW
- Peak demand during operating hours __________ kW
- Annual electricity consumption __________ kWh (kilowatt-hour)
Thermal Requirements
- Form of thermal energy use* __________steam __________hot water __________other (specify)
- What is the primary application for thermal energy at the plant?* _______________________________________
- Average demand during operating hours* __________ lbs/hr (pounds per hour), Btu/hr (British thermal units per hour), Btu fuel/hr (circle correct units)
- Minimum demand during operating hours __________ lbs/hr, Btu/hr, Btu fuel/hr
- Peak demand during operating hours __________ lbs/hr, Btu/hr, Btu fuel/hr
- Required conditions* __________lbs/hr, Btu/hr, Btu fuel/hr
Operating Conditions
- Nominal operating hours per year* __________ hours per year
- Number of hours per year that electrical and thermal loads are simultaneously at or above average values* __________ hours per year
Energy Rates
- Average retail electric rate* __________ cents/kWh
- Peak demand charge (if applicable) __________ $/kW/month
- Fuel price* __________ $/mmBtu (dollars per million British thermal unit), $/therm, $/gal (dollars per gallon) (circle appropriate units)
Site Conditions
- Is there sufficient floorspace (inside or outside for a CHP installation)?* __________Yes __________No
- Is adequate fuel accessible/available for a CHP installation?* __________Yes __________No
- Are there specific environmental or zoning restrictions that may preclude a CHP installation?* __________Yes __________No
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