Economic feasibility of using apple pomace as a boiler feedstock

Conference · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6335967

Sargent, S A; Pierson, T R; Steffe, J F

Apple juice processors generating up to 100 ton/day (90,718 kg/day) of pomace and incurring no disposal costs could not economically invest in a pile burning, fluidized-bed or suspension-fired system at present fossil fuel costs. Cost analysis is warranted for situations in which disposal costs are greater than $9.15/ton ($8.30/1000 kg) or in which fossil fuel price increases are expected in excess of 25%.

• Research Organization: Department of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
• OSTI ID: 6335967
• Report Number(s): CONF-831275-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: 83-6544
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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