Biofuel cycles: Economic status and cost projections

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:5815048

Gaines, L L; Flaim, S J; Wallace, C J

The Biofuels and Municipal Waste Technology Division of the US Department of Energy focuses on increasing the biomass available for fuel production and on integrated fuel cycles that produce liquid and gaseous fuels. This research is in contrast to most renewable energy technologies, which produce heat or electricity. This paper describes the fuel cycles under study, examines their economic status and cost goals, and addresses technically challenging areas where major improvements are required to yield cost-competitive fuel products. In general, the biofuels technologies are projected to be ready for private-sector development and commercialization in the mid- to long term. The data presented for technical and economic goals are based on current information and are subject to periodic review and revision. 5 refs., 7 tabs.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 5815048
• Report Number(s): CONF-870804-46; ON: DE88003017
• Resource Relation: Conference: 22. intersociety energy conversion engineering conference, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 10 Aug 1987; Other Information: Paper copy only, copy does not permit microfiche production
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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