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Renewable wood fuel: Fuel feed system for a pulverized coal boiler. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:285186
This report evaluates a pilot test program conducted by New York State & Electric Corporation to evaluate the feasibility of co-firing a pulverized coal plant with renewable wood fuels. The goal was to establish that such a co-firing system can reduce air emissions while maintaining good operational procedures and cost controls. The test fuel feed system employed at Greenidge Station`s Boiler 6 was shown to be effective in feeding wood products. Emission results were promising and an economic analysis indicates that it will be beneficial to pursue further refinements to the equipment and systems. The report recommends further evaluation of the generation and emission impacts using woods of varied moisture contents and at varied Btu input rates to determine if a driving system would be a cost-effective option.
Research Organization:
New York State Electric and Gas Corp., Binghamton, NY (United States)
OSTI ID:
285186
Report Number(s):
PB--96-190525/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English