Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Unit
Cost effectiveness depends largely on energy consumption, maintenance and oil change intervals, wear and machine performance.
Mathy is able to positively influence these parameters through improved lubrication.
A hospital in Hamburg, Germany, (Berufsgenossenschaftliches Unfallkrankenhaus) conducted a comparison study on the effects of Mathy on the performance, costs, operating hours, and susceptibility to failure of their CHP unit.
The first year no Mathy was added to the engine oil of the CHP unit, while Mathy was added to the engine oil the second year of the study. Both years periodic oil samples were used to monitor the equipment of the unit and all results of the test were documented.
The results of the study showed that after deducting the cost for the product, the savings during the second year amounted to almost € 33,000 compared to the previous year. The engines ran much quieter and the susceptibility to wear was significantly reduced.
- Extended oil change intervals
- Increased degree of utilization
- Better protection from corrosion
- Possible lubrication and fuel savings
- Cost reduction
The most common problems in CHP units
- Thermal problems
- Combustion residues
- Acid and lye formation
- Great wear
- Acidification
- Bearing damage
- Component breakage
- High sulfur content
- Pressure and temperature peaks
- Condensation
- Short maintenance intervals
- Standstill and downtime
Frequently asked questions and answers
- Compliance or increase in efficiency
- Less downtime = increased full load hours
- Reduction of repair and spare part costs
- Saving in operation material and lubricants
- Reduction of maintenance and operating costs
- Minimization of CHP care by the operator