COGENERATION
Cogeneration, or Combined Heat and Power (CHP), maximizes fuel use by simultaneously generating electricity and useful heat. To achieve optimal efficiency, these systems require high-performance heat exchangers that can operate under tough thermal and mechanical constraints.
Cogeneration, or Combined Heat and Power (CHP), maximizes fuel use by simultaneously generating electricity and useful heat. To achieve optimal efficiency, these systems require high-performance heat exchangers that can operate under tough thermal and mechanical constraints.
The main challenges in this sector
The main challenges in this sector
Wide thermal load fluctuations
CHP units adjust output to follow power demand, which causes frequent temperature variations. Heat exchangers must be able to absorb load changes while maintaining stable operation.
High exhaust gas temperatures
Engines and turbines in CHP systems release very hot exhaust gases, often over 450°C, making efficient and robust gas-to-liquid recovery essential.
Continuous operation and cycling
Cogeneration systems often run 24/7, requiring long-lasting exchangers that tolerate both constant duty and frequent startups.
Energy recovery for heating, cooling, or process needs
Thermal output can feed district heating, absorption chillers, or industrial processes, demanding flexibility in heat transfer design.
Our involvement in the sector
Nexson supports cogeneration projects with compact, gasketed plate heat exchangers designed to withstand high temperatures, variable loads, and corrosive exhaust gases helping plants meet efficiency and sustainability goals.
Maximizing energy with compact thermal power
Gasketed design for high-temperature exhaust recovery
Nexson’s gasketed construction handles thermal stress and hot gas streams without leakage, making them ideal for turbine and engine exhaust heat recovery.
Thermal stability under load variations
The mechanical robustness and plate geometry of Nexson exchangers allow them to adapt to power fluctuations without compromising heat transfer or structural integrity.
Applications from micro-CHP to utility scale
Our exchangers are used in biogas engines, natural gas turbines, and waste heat boilers, recovering heat for hot water, steam generation, or process use.
High efficiency with compact footprint
The compact size and gasketed plates ensure excellent heat recovery even in space-constrained environments, reducing fuel use and emissions.
Maximizing energy with compact thermal power
Gasketed design for high-temperature exhaust recovery
Nexson’s gasketed construction handles thermal stress and hot gas streams without leakage, making them ideal for turbine and engine exhaust heat recovery.
Thermal stability under load variations
The mechanical robustness and plate geometry of Nexson exchangers allow them to adapt to power fluctuations without compromising heat transfer or structural integrity.
Applications from micro-CHP to utility scale
Our exchangers are used in biogas engines, natural gas turbines, and waste heat boilers, recovering heat for hot water, steam generation, or process use.
High efficiency with compact footprint
The compact size and gasketed plates ensure excellent heat recovery even in space-constrained environments, reducing fuel use and emissions.
