Parx Casino’s combined heat and power plant (CHP) system met the electric load required by the Casino. The system operates parallel with the electric utility grid so that during power outages or peak usage, the utility will provide backup power for the casino complex.

The plant uses three (3) 2000 kW (nominal) natural gas-fueled reciprocating engine/generator sets. The engines are equipped for the recovery of waste heat from the engine jacket water system.  The jacket water leaving the engine is directed to heat exchangers, where it is used to pre-heat the boiler feedwater. The engine cooling system is controlled by a thermostatic control valve, which maintains engine cooling water temperature at its design condition under all operating conditions.

The engine exhaust emissions meet SOTA air quality requirements through the use of low emissions engine technology, Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system, and CO catalysts.

The system has an integrated monitoring and control system for the generator set and electrically interconnects with the plant bus. The gas engine generator set control console is free-standing and includes engine control, engine protection, and generator protection systems. The system is fully electronic and includes sequencing, alarm and shutdown communication, and readout of critical parameters.