Training Course on Designing and Evaluating Combined Heat & Power (CHP) Systems (Online / Remote)
1Summary
Burning fuel once to get both heat and electricity, instead of generating them separately, is one of the simplest ways an organisation can cut costs and emissions at the same time — provided the system is sized and designed correctly. This Arab British Fellowship Training Academy programme, delivered by a team of internationally experienced energy engineers, focuses on exactly that: the thermal design of cogeneration systems and the technologies currently available.
Participants learn the basic terms and evaluation parameters used in CHP, how energy conversion systems work, and how to weigh fuel economy against emission reduction and decentralised power supply. This certification course provides up-to-date knowledge for assessing the benefits of installing cogeneration systems, designing cogeneration plants, and accessing available incentives, preparing participants for success in the renewable energy and cogeneration industry nationally and internationally.
2Objectives and target group
Who Should Attend?
- Engineers, architects, and professional installers working with cogeneration technology.
- Managers and directors looking to invest in CHP or wanting to understand how cogeneration works.
- Those with basic-to-advanced industry knowledge who need to evaluate the benefits of adopting CHP.
Course Objectives
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Apply CHP thermal design principles and compare the various CHP devices and systems on the market.
- Explain basic regulatory issues, environmental benefits and consequences, and applicable emissions regulations.
- Conduct a feasibility study for a CHP project, including economic analysis.
3Course Content
Module 1: What Is CHP and Why Use It?
- What is CHP, and how does it compare to separate heat and power generation?
- Markets, resources, and targets overview.
Module 2: The Physics and the Technology
- Physical principles (energy content, technology types).
- Design guidelines covering types, sizing, choices, and manufacturers.
Module 3: Impact, Finance, and Incentives
- Environmental impact and analysis.
- Financing, regulations, and incentives (MCS, RHI, CCL).
Module 4: Applying It in Practice
- Case studies and best practice analysis.
- Simulation tools, applicable norms, standards references, and further reading.