Wood-fuel use in Papua New Guinea: an assessment of industrial combustion equipment

Technical Report · Sat Nov 01 04:00:00 UTC 1980

OSTI ID:6340624

Mendis, M S

This report presents the results of an engineering and economic assessment of new and retrofit industrial combustion equipment for wood-fuel use in Papua New Guinea. Existing industrial combustion equipment and practices in Papua New Guinea are appraised. Potential industrial wood-fuel systems that utilize wood, wood wastes, charcoal and pyrolytic oils and which are particularly applicable to Papua New Guinea are identified. An economic assessment of wood-fuel systems is conducted for eleven case studies which are representative of a cross-section of Papua New Guinea industry. Conclusions and recommendations are presented to aid both government and industry in Papua New Guinea in fostering the development of appropriate wood-fuel technologies and thereby help displace the consumption of imported petroleum.

• Research Organization: Mitre Corp., McLean, VA (USA). METREK Div.
• DOE Contract Number: AC22-80PC30153
• OSTI ID: 6340624
• Report Number(s): DOE/PC/30153-T1; ON: DE83006535
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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