Thus we connect — read only
The value comes fromModbus TCP · Plant PLC · M-Bus (meters)of the installation —read, not controlled. Everything isin the housecalculated, nothing leaves the house. No obligation to disclose operational data.
Your own LLM for CHP — offline
Questions in plain language, answered byYour own installation data— local, no cloud. The AI runs internally; the installation remains yours.
Regulatory framework:VDI 4680 (KWK assessment) · AGFW FW 308 (heating network)
Associated causal chains
This component is part ofInstallation causal chains— from cause to effect (gas quality → engine → exhaust gas → heat → efficiency). The AI reads the entire chain, not just the individual value.
Link with the entire installation
A CHP unit is never alone: electricity, heat and gas are linked, and with PV and battery storage, it becomes a system. The AI calculates the entire installation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the function of an emergency cooler in a CHP unit?
The emergency cooler serves to dissipate excess heat from the engine when the heating network does not consume heat or if the main cooling circuit fails.
Why is the emergency cooler important for operation in summer?
In summer, the demand for heat is often low; the emergency cooler ensures that the engine does not overheat despite low consumption by the network.
When does the emergency cooler activate in the system?
It is activated when the temperature in the main cooling circuit exceeds a defined threshold or if the discharge of heat to the district heating network decreases.
Which measurement values are critical for the operation of the emergency cooler?
The coolant temperature, flow rate and differential pressure in the cooler zone are decisive.
What happens if the emergency cooler fails?
Without a functioning emergency cooler, low heat utilization risks causing engine overheating, leading to an automatic shutdown of the CHP unit.
How is the efficiency of the emergency cooler monitored?
Monitoring is carried out via the analysis of temperature differences and flow rates relative to the target load.