Total System Efficiency definition
Total System Efficiency means the sum of the net useful electric energy output measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs) and the net useful thermal energy output measured in BTUs divided by the total fuel input. “Useful thermal energy output” means energy (1) in the form of direct heat, steam, hot water, or other thermal form that is used in production and beneficial measures for heating, cooling, humidity control, process use, or other valid thermal end use energy requirements and (2) for which fuel or electricity would otherwise be consumed. It does not include thermal energy used to dry or refine biomass fuel.
Total System Efficiency means an amount that is calculated by dividing the sum of the annual gross electricity output (MWh) and Useful Thermal Output (MWh-thermal) of the CCHP Project by the annual fuel energy input (in MWh-thermal based on the higher heating value for natural gas or propane, as applicable) and is expressed as a percentage;
Total System Efficiency. The sum of the Net Useful Electric Power (P) and the Net Useful Thermal Production (Q) divided by the Total Fuel Input (F) based on the Higher Heating Value of the input fuel.
Examples of Total System Efficiency in a sentence
Fuel cell systems operating at an annual capacity factor of less than 50% and/or a Total System Efficiency of less than 45% will not be eligible to receive performance incentives.
More Definitions of Total System Efficiency
Total System Efficiency as used in respect of an Incentive Schedule, has the meaning given to it in that Incentive Schedule;
Total System Efficiency shall be calculated on an annual basis as the sum of (the Electricity Output (MWh) plus the Useful Thermal Output (MWh-thermal) of the CCHP Project) divided by the Fuel Energy Input (MWh-thermal)