VDI 4608 Blatt 1:2005-03

1 Symbols and subscripts
2 Introduction
3 Definition of terms
4 Combined heat and power - definitions
5 Physical terms
6 Terms of energy economy
7 Power engineering terms
8 Energy characteristics
9 Energy characteristics for an all
  Inclusive Evaluation
10 Power stations, heating stations,
   Heating and power stations
11 Prime movers in power stations and
   Heating and power station
12 Importance of C.H.P
Annex A - Savings in primary energy with
          different supply variants and types of
          demand
Annex B - Power losses in cogeneration
Bibliography

Defines Cogeneration represents all those processes whereby an energy plant, from the energies with which it is supplied, simultaneously generates several types of target energy - in other words, mechanical energy, electrical energy, heat or coldness - and passes them on to the end consumers.