Logistics and economics of biomass utilization

Conference · Wed Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6285952

Jenkins, B M; Arthur, J F; Miller, G E; Parsons, P S

Technical and economic comparisons were made of systems for collecting, processing, storing, and transporting biomass for use in energy systems. Types of biomass considered include field crop residues, orchard prunings, and forest slash. Optimum systems can be selected based on the least cost of delivering a given quantity of biomass to a specific site. Costs of producing electricity, medium-energy gas (MEG or Syngas), and synthetic natural gas (SNG) from biomass were also computed using a regulated utility approach. For a biomass fuel cost ranging from $0 - 55/t, electricity costs are $0.05 - 0.10/kWh, MEG costs are $2.85 - 7. 50/GJ, and SNG costs are $5.00 - 12.30/GJ in 1982 constant dollars.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California, Davis
• OSTI ID: 6285952
• Report Number(s): CONF-8306126-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: 83-3020
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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