Feasibility case study concerning refuse-burning modular incineration with cogeneration in Chicago. Energy management memorandum TM-82-3

Technical Report · Thu Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:6773257

Mastanaiah, K; Chaudhary, Z; Porter, R W

A case study was performed concerning the economic feasibility of installing and operating modular incinerators using refuse fuel for cogeneration in Chicago. The design alternatives were based on a water wall incinerator. Three alternatives were considered as based on 4, 5, and 6 modular incinerators with 600, 750, and 900 ton per day installed refuse capacity and with corresponding 104,800, 131,000, and 157,200 lbm/hr of steam and 3.01, 3.76, and 4.51 MW of generating capacity. Both taxable and tax-exempt ownership were considered. Alternate financing including 20% equity with 80% debt, 100% lease, and 60% debt with 40% lease was also analyzed for both types of owners. Results suggest that tax-exempt (municipal) ownership is the more attractive case, but it is found that financial incentives would attract private investment. (LEW)

• Research Organization: Illinois Inst. of Tech., Chicago (USA). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
• DOE Contract Number: FG02-80CS40337
• OSTI ID: 6773257
• Report Number(s): DOE/CS/40337-3; ON: DE83005650
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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