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Word

CHP

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Definition

n. Stands for Combined Heat and Power. A system that produces both electricity and heat at the same time, which makes it more efficient than using two separate systems.

n. Abbreviation for Combined Heat and Power. A system that simultaneously produces electricity and useful thermal energy from a single fuel source, typically achieving higher efficiency than separate heat and power generation.

Examples

“The factory uses a CHP system to save energy.”

“By installing a CHP unit, the hospital significantly reduced its energy costs while maintaining a reliable supply of both heat and electricity.”

“The integration of a CHP system into the urban grid allows for the recovery of waste heat from industrial processes, which can then be distributed to residential areas during the winter months.”

Examples

simple

“The factory uses a CHP system to save energy.”

contextual

“By installing a CHP unit, the hospital significantly reduced its energy costs while maintaining a reliable supply of both heat and electricity.”

complex

“The integration of a CHP system into the urban grid allows for the recovery of waste heat from industrial processes, which can then be distributed to residential areas during the winter months.”

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