The industrial wood energy handbook

Book · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5711168

This handbook addresses the elements needed for the planning, economic analysis, environmental compliance, design, and equipment selection of an industrial/commercial wood-fired steam plant, focusing on the size range of 10,000 to 50,000 lb. Steam/hr. Section 1 describes theory, hardware, rules, and good operating practice; Section 2 addresses the question ''can this technology be of benefit to my plant.'' and includes options, paybacks, and fuel supply determinations; and Section 3 presents its steam plant from natural gas and oil to wood. For engineers and financial planers making decisions concerning industrial-scale wood energy installations.

• OSTI ID: 5711168
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COMBUSTION
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DOCUMENT TYPES
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ECONOMICS
ENERGY SOURCES
ENERGY SUPPLIES
EQUIPMENT
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL GAS
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PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
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SIZE
STEAM GENERATION PLANTS
SUPPLY AND DEMAND
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
WOOD FUELS