Cogeneration feasibility in Michigan for agricultural plants

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6484057

Schisler, I P; Brook, R C; Jackson, M A; Black, J R; Grulke, E A

The goal of the project was to compile information that could be used to evaluate using steam energy from the nuclear plant in Midland for agricultural plants. The purposes of this background paper is to suggest candidate ventures that might be successful at Midland, and to compile some relevant information and references. Firms in the corn wet milling industry are obvious candidates. It is possible that certain produce, such as greenhouse vegetables or soymeal, could be produced more economically in Michigan than being transported into Michigan from distant areas. Innovative ventures, such as an air inflated recreational golf driving range using steam heat, seem to be well suited to the regional characteristics of Midland. 25 refs.

• Research Organization: Mich State Univ, East Lansing, USA
• OSTI ID: 6484057
• Report Number(s): CONF-811221-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: 81-3506
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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