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GREENHOUSES
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GREENHOUSES
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C O G E N E R AT I O N , C H O I C E
T O
E F F I C I E N C Y
T H E
P R O M O T E I N
B E S T E N E R G Y
G R E E N H O U S E S .
COGENERATION REPRESENTS
The energy produced by these plants can
THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT
BOTH A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
have different applications: the electricity
THE GREENHOUSE OPERATIONS DURING
can be used for grow lights, general load,
GRID
and in addition or as an alternative, can be
SUPPLY THE EMERGENCY POWER TO THE
exported to the grid to create an additional
GREENHOUSE
IN THE GREENHOUSE SECTOR,
income stream; the produced heat will
FROM THE GRID.
ALWAYS IN PERSPECTIVE OF HIGH
be used to heat the greenhouse or
AND A LONG-TERM STRATEGY FOR COMPANIES INVOLVED
ENERGY PERFORMANCE AND ECO-SUSTAINABILITY.
OUTAGES, BY
BEING
CAPABLE
RUNNING
TO
ISOLATED
converted into chilled water for cooling
The AB designed master and grow light controls
and dehumidification purposes, while
secure seamless operation also in combination
the CO 2 present in exhaust gases be
with other energy sources like energy storage
used as a fertilizer, to promote plant
and solar arrays. The AB greenhouse application
growth.
and its controls can create a micro grid that provides maximum resiliency.
ENERGY
PRODUCTION
ELECTRICITY supplied to the grid, used to power grow lights or offset greenhouse electrical loads HOT WATER is used to heat or cool the greenhouse CARBON DIOXIDE (CO 2) captured from the exhaust gasses is used to increase crop productivity
HOW DOES IT WORK
HOW AB COMPETENCES WILL ASSURE
TH E BES T IN C LAS S S OLU TION UNDERSTAND WHAT IS IMPORTANT
OF MEDIUM - AND LOW VOLTAGE
FOR GREENHOUSE INVESTORS,
SYSTEMS FOR GRID PARALLEL AND
OWNERS AND OPERATORS THINKING
ISLAND OPERATION
FROM THE CROP TO THE ENERGY Fuel gas Urea tank
Exhaust gas
NEEDS TO INCREASE QUALITY, YIELD
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING HEAT
AND REDUCE COST PRICE OF GROWING
INTEGRATION INTO THE GREENHOUSE TO REACH THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE
FEASIBILITY STUDIES, LIFE CYCLE SCR
Exhaust gas heat exchanger + Condenser
CO2 fan
CO2
SYSTEM EFFICIENCY
COSTING AND R.O.I. ANALYSIS BALANCE OF PLANT CONTROLS SUPPORT WITH PROJECT PLANNING,
AND AUTOMATION
DESIGN AND EXECUTION
ECOMAX® Buffer
Lighting
CO2 AND GROW LIGHT CONTROL
Heat
ABILITY TO OPTIMIZE SCOPE
AND INTEGRATION
FOR GREENHOUSE ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Electricity
INDOORS AND OUTDOORS
INTEGRATION WITH THE GREENHOUSE
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, DESIGN
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Grid
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TO MAXIMIZE COGENERATION ADVANTAGES IN THE GREENHOUSE SECTOR.
The Ecomax 速 solution is a unique breakthrough for growers, developers and investors who are looking for a reliable cogeneration system for their greenhouse. Ecomax 速 is an industrial product based on the principles of versatility, modularity and compactness, able to combine those distinctive features with high energy performance. This is an idea conceived and developed entirely in-house by AB, highly evolved in the range and possibilities of application, to become the main technological and market reference for modern cogeneration. Both an outdoor and an indoor modular solution are available to cater to each specific design requirement and, in particular, to facilitate intergration with existing greenhouse systems.
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OF CHOOSING ECOMAX速 GREENHOUSE SOLUTION
FOR ANY TYPE OF CULTIVATION, A TURNKEY SOLUTION
BE NEF I T S
ECOMAX速 GREENHOUSE SOLUTIONS
TOP-QUALITY PRE-FABRICATED PRODUCTS made entirely in-house
Outdoor & indoor solutions > NO BUILDING PERMITS
MAJOR REDUCTION OF ON-SITE ASSEMBLY
Easy RELOCATION and SCALABILITY
EASY CONTROL AND INTEGRATION with existing systems
SHORTER DELIVERY TIME
EASY IMPORT PROCEDURES
HIGHER RESIDUAL VALUE
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L AY O U T
T H E
CHIMNEY
BLA NKETS
AI R OU TL E T SI L E N C E R
AI R I N L E T SI L E N C E R
SILENCER C O 2 FLAN G E C O N N E C T I ON TO THE GRE E N H O U SE
SCR + O XY CATA LYST
U RE A TAN K
U RE A D O S I NG SYSTEM SO O T FILTER
EMISSION M O N I T O RI NG SYSTEM
EXHA UST GA S HEAT EXCHA NGER E N GI N E
CONTROL ROOM
OI L TAN K
CO NDENSER
GE N E R ATOR S C AD A S Y S TE M
D I S C O V E R A L L P R O D U C T D E TA I L S IN 3D VIDEO RENDERING
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A STRATEGIC CHOICE TO ENSURE PRODUCT RANGE
AVAILABLE HEAT RECOVERY**
ECOMAX®
12 GH
15 GH
20 GH
27 GH
33 GH
44 GH
Energy input [MBTU/hr] 9,199
9,397
11,748
15,198
20,084
25,158
32,217
Electrical output [kW]*
1,062
1,141
1,429
1,980
2,656
3,334
4,376
Thermal output from engine circuit as hot water [MBTU/hr]
2,318
2,392
2,988
3,584
4,672
6,049
8,456
Thermal output from exhaust as hot water [MBTU/hr]
2,213
1,974
2,466
2,872
3,780
4,733
5,457
Thermal output from 2nd stage intercooler as hot water [MBTU/hr]
10 GH
GREATER CERTAINTY OF ACHIEVING
SER VICE
THE PROJECTED RETURN OF INVESTMENT.
Thanks to our staff of specialized technicians operating around the world, AB guarantees the constant maintenance of each plant installed throughout its life cycle. 413
444
556
802
1,058
1,327
1,706
The advantages offered by AB Service begin with the installation of the plant:
Thermal output from condenser as hot water [MBTU/hr]
239
Total heat recovery as hot water [MBTU/hr]
5,183
273
338
543
696
686
826
• a single partner for every need • remote monitoring and online diagnosis • availability and supply of original spare parts
5,083
6,348
7,801
10,206
All data are based on engine versions with NOx emissions level at 500 mg/Nm3 (5% O2). * Customised electrical output upon request. ** Customised thermal configurations upon request.
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12,795
16,445
• global service network ensures we have technicians close to all our installation sites • wide network of spare parts warehouses • guarantee of quick turnaround for repairs, updates and overhauls.
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A B I N
CASE HISTORIES
T E C H N O L O G Y T H E
W O R L D
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DLV (RUSSIA):
eNATURE (CANADA):
INTERGROW (USA):
R&L HOLT (UK):
6 ECOMAX® 30 GH
2 ECOMAX® 27 GH
1 ECOMAX® 24 GH
1 ECOMAX® 11 GH
TOTAL ELECTRICAL POWER 18,264 kW
TOTAL ELECTRICAL POWER 5,298 kW
TOTAL ELECTRICAL POWER 2,408 kW
TOTAL ELECTRICAL POWER 1,130 kW
TOTAL THERMAL POWER 18,450 kWt
TOTAL THERMAL POWER 5,028 kWt
TOTAL THERMAL POWER 2,731 kWt
TOTAL THERMAL POWER 1,355 kWt
USE OF ENERGY A plant with 6 cogeneration modules for a total of 18 MW – this is the Belgorod greenhouse, one of the most technologically advanced and competitive in Russia. Thanks to the ongoing production of CO 2 from the plant, the greenhouse can cultivate crops throughout the year in an area with the typical harsh weather conditions of Russia.
USE OF ENERGY eNature feeds 100% of the electricity to the local grid. Thermal energy is stored in a heat storage tank and used at night or in cold periods. When the demand for energy increases, the eNature cogeneration plant supplies electricity to the town of Carlisle in Ontario, where the company has been growing cucumbers since 2005.
USE OF ENERGY Intergrow Greenhouses has been producing various varieties of tomatoes for the American market since 1998. It is a company with a 100% virtuous cycle. An island mode 2.4 MW cogeneration plant has been installed: the heat produced by the plant, which works seasonally, is used to heat the greenhouse, the electricity powers the lights that together with the CO2 guarantee a steady plant growth. The big advantage for the company is to be able to achieve a higher crop yield and go to market timing.
USE OF ENERGY R&L Holt is a family run business dedicated to growing tomatoes since 1980. In the new 8,500 m2 glasshouse located in Sandylands nurseries, equipped with inter-lighting with leds, they have installed a combined heat and power unit. This plant ensures greater flexibility in the management of the greenhouse’s electricity, thermal energy and CO2.
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ABOUT US
A B : T H E E X P E R I E N C E D , L E A D I N G M A N U FA C T U R E R OF MODULAR, ON-SITE POWER AND C O G E N E R AT I O N P L A N T S , C O M M I T T E D T O T H E O N G O I N G D E V E L O P M E N T O F S U S TA I N A B L E BIOFUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES
Since 1981 we have been
employees with direct subsidiaries in 21
working side by side with
countries around the world.
our customers to help them
Building on our leadership position in the
become more competitive
cogeneration sector we even developed gas
through improved energy efficiency and
cleaning and conditioning systems for si-
reduced
loxane removal and landfill gas treatment.
emission.
Our
manufacturing
know how and capability of best-in-class
Our commitment to biofuels is furthermore
power plants, combined with exceptional
substantiated through the development of
service support for the life of a project is
modular Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)
unmatched in the industry. This ensures
solutions. This either for injection in natural
maximum performance and reliability of the
gas grids or for liquefaction. Most recently,
products we bring to market.
our ongoing commitment to reducing the
Our main production and engineering activi-
environmental footprint of our products has
ties are concentrated in the modern industrial
culminated in the strategic acquisition of
center of Orzinuovi (located near Milan in
a company specialized in the design, con-
Italy), with facilities covering over 34,000 m2
struction and installation of emission con-
(366,000 sqft). The Group has over 1,000
trol technologies.
1,450
+
DE SI G NE D AND I NSTAL L E D S YS T E MS
1,250
+
98%
MONI T OR E D I NSTAL L AT I ONS
AV E R AG E PL ANT S AVAI L AB I L I T Y
1,650
+
MW I NSTAL L E D
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