Efficient, Sustainable Power
Reliable, cost-efficient combined heat and power
The University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC) found that existing backup generators could no longer support power needs during power outages. To ensure continuous patient care, UM UCMC decided on cost-effective combined heat and power (CHP).
UM UCMC worked with local Cat® dealer Alban Power Systems to install a new Cat G3516H natural gas-fired generator set for 2 MW of power. The G3516H can simultaneously provide electricity for electrical loads and heat energy for thermal requirements. The system also uses waste heat to produce steam to create cool water for air conditioning. These byproducts of a CHP system make it more efficient than traditional energy systems.
