Heat pumps in energy production unites of meatprocessing plants

Abstract

The paper presents the scheme of energy (heat, cold, electricity) supply unit for the meat - processing plant which consists of gas engine-driven heat pump and turbo expander, installed on the gas pressure reduction station for producing electricity. Proposed scheme has following distinctive features: a) reduced cost of electrical energy generated by the turbo expanders due to the use of heat pump as a source of heat and cold for the plant; b) increased COP of the heat pump due to the use of gas engine heat; c) production of thermal energy, electricity and cold during the whole year with maximum efficiency due to the use of adsorption chiller and cold and heat accumulators.