Co-generation Feasibility Study
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Energy
Project value$130,000
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
District Energy – CHP
Grant amount$65,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
City of Edmonton, AB
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
1,010,899
Project timeline
2001 - 2008
Project number
720
Description
The Alberta Capital Region (Edmonton) Wastewater Treatment Plant currently burns 60 to 70 per cent of methane gasproduced from sewage sludge in conventional boilers to produce hot water for process and space heating. Excess gas isflared, or burned. This study will determine the technical and economic feasibility of utilizing the gas in an on–siteco–generation facility that will produce heat and power. Conventional piston engines, micro–turbines and fuel cells areamong the co–generation options the study will assess. The University of Calgary will be involved to help suggestinnovative options. If implemented, this project could increase the treatment facility's energy efficiency and displacecoal–fired electricity as its energy source. The results of the study will be of wide interest to other municipalities, giventhe recent increase in interest in the use of biogas (gases formed by biological means) at treatment facilities.
Applicant
Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission, AB