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Part 3, Design, discusses some of the key engineering issues including electrical
interconnection design issues, as well as what is needed to have plans approved and to
obtain a Permit to Construct (i.e., authorization to begin construction). Part 4,
Construction, discusses construction issues including different contractual organization
structures and contract delivery methods as well as risk assessment. Part 5, Operations,
discusses requirements to keep a CHP plant sustainable, operating as intended, as well
as most importantly how to monitor and obtain performance improvements for
continued sustainability. Part 6, Case Studies, provides a number of case studies to
provide examples of how sustainable on-site CHP systems are planned, designed,
constructed, and operated in an efficient and sustainable manner.
A glossary of terms is provided.
The authors wish to sincerely thank the numerous contributors who volunteered
many hours preparing their chapter or case study. It is the authors’ sincere hope that
readers will be able to learn from the information contained in this book and apply CHP
in practice to help make a more sustainable world.

MILTON MECKLER, P.E.
LUCAS B. HYMAN, P.E.