How much more efficient is a Desiccant Dehumidification system compared to other forms of humidity removal?
Do you have a question? Please use our handy E-Line. Download the Q&A document (PDF). Q&A is also posted below. Answers to the questions posted below are not direct transcriptions from the webinar. Additional information and resources are included. What are the expected annual maintenance costs of each of the prime mover technologies relative to each other? John: Summary tables on prime movers like the one shown below can be found in the CHP Resource Guidebook (PDF, see pages 3-4). The maintenance costs shown in the Guidebook are standard costs that are relatively accepted in terms of financial analysis for these types of systems. Ken: Generally, our O&M costs for our CHP plant are slightly over $0.005 per kWh. We have a full coverage maintenance contract with Solar Turbines for the three turbines at the west campus. This contract currently costs the university approximately $60,000 per month. It may seem like a large expense, but it is well worth it. We’ve replaced all turbines at lea
