Abstract
Not long ago, to evaluate the feasibility of a
cogeneration project, a simple economic analysis,
that considered capital required, operations and
maintenance savings, was sufficient.
However, under present economic uncertainties
(and highly competitive business environment) the
situation has changed dramatically. It is now
essential to do an in-depth evaluation to insure
that very diverse and applicable factors are
determined and properly evaluated.
This paper will go beyond the "nuts and bolts"
analysis of cogeneration economics. It will
enumerate and discuss diverse factors, such as,
but not limited to: Fuel Considerations, Heat
System Analysis, Electric Power Considerations,
Key Technical Project Considerations, and Economic
Analysis.
Robinson, A. M.; Garcia, L. N. (1987). Cogeneration Project Analysis Update. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu). Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /92834.