Coal gasification commercial concepts: gas cost guidelines. [Comparison of gas cost based on process]
The impending shortage of natural gas has led to the development of new processes for the manufacture of synthetic natural gas from coal. It is the purpose of these Guidelines to provide a consistent basis for comparing such processes with each other and with processes using older technology. The Guidelines contain all the information and procedures required to calculate, on a consistent basis, the cost of producing high-Btu pipeline quality gas from coal using the design basis for the gasification plants. Coal analyses, unit prices (as of January 1, 1976), environmental requirements, plant size, equipment design guides, and equations for gas costs are included using either utility or private investor financing. The cost of gas is determined primarily by the plant investment which is obtained from estimates of the installed cost of equipment. Methods of estimating vary with the agency or organization performing the work and are therefore not included in this procedure. These variations in estimating methods employed could result in gas costs significantly different from those developed here. However, if the cost estimates of installed equipment are developed by a neutral and reputable contractor experienced in building large industrial facilities, the results should be comparable. (Summary)
- Research Organization:
- Braun (C.F.) and Co., Alhambra, Calif. (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- E(49-18)-1235
- OSTI ID:
- 7354288
- Report Number(s):
- FE-1235-1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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