Pukete Road Waste Water Treatment Plant
Cogeneration from digester gas
Description of facility:
Entec Services installed and commissioned a Waukesha VHP2900G cogeneration package at the Council's Pukete Road wastewater treatment plant in 1985. This unit operates on digester gas, and is rated for a continuous output of 230kWe. Engine controls and electrical switchgear were supplied by Schneider.
The Waukesha engine achieved in excess of 50,000 hours before a cylinder head overhaul was required. This unit is fitted with a data logger, which shows the system availability to be in excess of 98%. The system operated for a total of some 110,000 Hours before the unit was sold to the Tauranga City Council for use at the Chapel Street Waste Water Treatment plant.
Facility type:
Biogas
Application:
Water Treatment
Technology type:
Gas Engine
Fuel/Feedstock:
Municipal Waste
Primary Output:
Electricity
Co-generation:
Yes
Address:
Pukete Road, Hamilton
Region:
Upper North Island
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