Economics of coal utilization for industrial steam generation
Conference
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· Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5700528
This paper focuses on coal utilization in new boilers built at existing industrial plants. It considers the economics of coal utilization at moderate scale and load factors. Existing factories with oil- or gas-fired boilers capable of supplying the demand for steam are analyzed in terms of optimum size coal-fired boiler to be deployed, given steam load duration characteristics. Economics of stoker vs. pulverized coal firing are compared. Also analyzed are the economics of including cogeneration capability in such installations. Variables considered in this analysis include: steam demand magnitude, load duration curve, and capacity of existing boilers; value of electricity cogenerated; fuel prices; and remaining facility life and appropriate fixed charge rate. A site-specific example is provided in addition to the parametric analysis.
- Research Organization:
- Arthur D. Little Inc., Cambridge, MA
- OSTI ID:
- 5700528
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-820814-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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GASES
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Industrial
& Business Aspects
APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY
BOILER FUELS
BOILERS
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COMMUNICATIONS
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
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ECONOMICS
ENERGY SOURCES
ENERGY SYSTEMS
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL FEEDING SYSTEMS
FUEL GAS
FUEL OILS
FUEL SUBSTITUTION
FUEL SYSTEMS
FUELS
GAS FUELS
GASES
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INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
LIQUID FUELS
MATERIALS
OILS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
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OXIDATION
PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
POWER GENERATION
PRICES
RETAIL PRICES
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STOKERS
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES