How long will a CHP plant operate? This question comes up routinely. The answer is simple- for as long as the CHP plant is properly maintained.

Case in point- the CHP plant at Clifton Springs Hospital. First commissioned in 1994, it has been in continuous 24/7 operation since. This plant in a mission-critical setting delivers 99% overall availability, 365 days per year.

Thermal output is used to heat the hospital and run a central absorption chiller of 300 tons. System efficiency is between 85% to 90%.

Of special note is the fact the plant is located above an operation theater, and has to be especially quiet and vibration-free.