6.10.3 Cogeneration and Fuel Cells

System Name
Applicability	All cogeneration systems
Definition	A unique identifier that makes a link to the construction documents
Units	Text, unique
Input Restrictions	None
Baseline Rules	Not applicable

Rated Output
Applicability	All cogeneration systems
Definition	The rated electric power that the cogenerator can produce
Units	Kilowatts (kW)
Input Restrictions	None
Baseline Rules	Not applicable

Rated Efficiency
Applicability	All cogeneration systems
Definition	The efficiency of converting a fuel to electricity
Units	Unitless
Input Restrictions	None
Baseline Rules	Not applicable

Heat Production Rate
Applicability	All cogeneration systems
Definition	The rate of heat production at the rated output
Units	Btu/h
Input Restrictions	None
Baseline Rules	Not applicable

Heat Temperature
Applicability	All cogeneration systems
Definition	The temperature of the water produced
Units	Degrees Fahrenheit (°F)
Input Restrictions	None
Baseline Rules	Not applicable

Modulation
Applicability	All cogeneration systems
Definition	The capability of the cogeneration system to modulate output with corresponding modulation of input energy and waste heat
Units	Data structure
Input Restrictions	None
Baseline Rules	Not applicable

Schedule
Applicability	All cogeneration systems
Definition	A schedule that indicates when the cogeneration system will operate and perhaps at what capacity (if there is a means for modulation)
Units	Data structure: schedule, on/off or fractional
Input Restrictions	None
Baseline Rules	Not applicable