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National Biosolids PartnershipWebcast
“When Opportunity Knocks, How Can Municipalities and POTWs Partner with
the Biofuels Industry?”
January 11, 2012
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Sam Hadeed
Biosolids Program Manager Water Environment FederationNational Biosolids PartnershipAlexandria, VA
WEF Residuals & Biosolids Committee Staff Liaison
WELCOMING REMARKS
Starting January 2010, NBP began offering a series of ”no charge” quarterly webcastsdevoted to general biosolids management and technical topics of interest to water quality and biosolids professionals:
• Carbon Footprint Implications from Biosolids Management Practices
• Advances in Solids Reduction Processes• Combined Heat and Power Generation Opportunities at
Wastewater Treatment Facilities• Charting the Future of Biosolids Management: Forum
Findings on Trends and Drivers• Implementing the New SSI MACT Standards – Issues and Challenges
Ahead• Terminal Island Renewable Energy – LA’s Biosolids Slurry and Brine
Injection Project• Renewable Green Energy from Biosolids – POTW Case Studies to Achieve Net
Energy Production
1.50 Professional Development Hours for this webcast
http://www.wef.net/nbp/
NBP’s Commitment to Excellence in Biosolids Management
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NBP - WEF Resources for Biosolids Management
www.biosolids.org – NBP Web Page and E-Newsletter
www.wef.org - Biosolids Channel of Access Water Knowledge
WEF 2012 Residuals and Biosolids Specialty ConferenceMarch 25‐28, 2012Raleigh, North Carolina http://www.wef.org/ResidualsBiosolids/
Alexandria, VA Sanitation Authority King County, WA Div. WW TreatmentCity of Santa Rosa, CA Public Utilities Louisville & Jefferson Co. KY Metro Sewer DistrictCity of Wyoming, MI Clean Water Plant Madison, WI Metropolitan Sewerage DistrictCentral Davis County, UT Sewer District Metro Denver, CO WW Reclamation District Columbus, GA Water Works Metro Water Reclamation Dist. of Greater Chicago, ILDC Water Orange County, CA Sanitation DistrictNew England Organic Hawk Ridge Composting Facility Orange County, FL UtilitiesWater Environment Services of Clackamas County, OR Resource Management Inc., NH East Bay Municipal Utility District - Oakland, CA Kent County, DE Regional WTFButler County, OH DES Encina Wastewater Authority – Carlsbad, CACity of Albany, OR Wastewater Treatment Plant City of Raleigh, NC Public Utilities DepartmentCity of Chattanooga, TN DPW City of Mankato, MNCity of Fort Worth, TX Water Dept City of Los Angeles, CA Dept of Public WorksCity of Grand Rapids, MI City of Lawrence, KS Dept. of UtilitiesGreater Moncton Sewerage Commission, Canada Lewiston-Auburn, ME WPA Camden County, NJ Municipal Utility District City of Richmond, VA Public Utilities Dept.Renewable Water Resources – Greenville, SC
NBP EMS Certified Agencies (33)
A key component of the NBP program is the EMS and third-party audit program. The following agencies/organizations have achieved the prestigious NBP EMS certification.
When Opportunity Knocks, How Can Municipalities and POTWs Partner with the Biofuels Industry
Learning Objectives
• Understand the current opportunities in the Biofuels industry • Opportunities available for POTWs to collaborate with the Biofuels industry• The vetting process – Identifying the scope needed, what data is available and needed and who
needs to be involved• How to lay the foundation for the business case• Identifying funding options for public entities• Benefits of working with POTWs• Risks of working with POTWs• San Francisco Overview• Project Financing Options• How POTWs can attract the Biofuels Industry
Today’s Webcast
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Bob Wimmers
Wastewater Process SpecialistBlack & VeatchGaithersburg, MD
“The Biofuels Industry Today – Where do POTWs fit in?”
TODAY’S SPEAKERS
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Jacqueline A. Jarrell, P.E.SuperintendentCharlotte-Mecklenburg UtilitiesCharlotte, NC
“Am I A Target or A Partner?”
TODAY’S SPEAKERS
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Nate Turner
Chief Operating Officer BlackGold BiofuelsPhiladelphia, PA
“Biofuels Industry -Working with POTWs”
TODAY’S SPEAKERS
The Biofuels Industry Today –Where do POTWs fit in?
Bob Wimmer, PE
Black & Veatch
US Energy Balance
Source US Energy Information Administration
Cross an Engineer with a MBA
Source US Energy Information Administration
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US Energy Consumption
Source: US EPA Source: US EPA
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Source: US EPA Source: US EPA
Source: Department of EnergySource: US Air Force
Ethanol Production Major uses of US Cropland
Source: Biomass Research and Development Initiative
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Ethanol Fraction of Corn Use
Source: Biomass Research and Development Initiative
Opportunity for Collaboration
Source: Department of Energy
Competition for Technology Projected Water Utilization and Demand
Source: Sandia National Labs
Potential for biosolids disposal
Source: Syngest
Another option
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Co‐products means competition
Source: Sandia National Labs
Source: NREL
Another one bites the dust???
Source: NREL
Competition and Collaboration
• Competition
– Funding
– Co‐Products
– Technology
– Manufacturing Capacity
Collaboration
Water Reuse
Heat Sinks
Biosolids Processing
New Technology
Thank You
• For More Information
Contact Bob [email protected]
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Jacqueline A. Jarrell, P.E.Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities
January 11, 2012
Traditionally we think of “waste” products from our plants and collection systems
Beneficial uses of products has been part of our business for many years
Biofuel companies are looking for potential feedstocks
Regulatory requirements Safe, Efficient and Effective Supporting Economic Development Comprehensive Customer Service
Opportunities to provide a feedstock: reuse products vs disposal
Opportunities for enhancing economic development
Biofuels may be a feasible option
So, when does it make sense? And how do you decide?
Collect and maintain accurate data:◦ Total volume or quantity produced per month and
year◦ Characteristics (i.e. dryness, lipid %, water content)◦ Current disposal and/or uses◦ Cost for disposal and/or uses◦ Future infrastructure improvements◦ Future regulatory requirements◦ Current business partners
Identify potential companies based on the technology needed
Research potential companies through:◦ Website review◦ Phone Evaluation/interviews◦ Face to Face Interviews◦ Questionnaires/RFI◦ Sample characterizations and/or pilot studies
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Current Business Status; business model with other POTW’s
Types of feedstocks utilized, What will the biofuel be used for? Customer base What is the value of the fuel? Is there additional treatment that the POTW must
complete prior? What is the production goal? What quantity of
feedstock is expected from the POTW? Where are they located, where will the biofuel be
produced?
Establish a consistent protocol that all companies follow
Establish a time frame for completion Provide for consistent reporting formats Provide ability for additional comments by the
companies on observations etc.
Involve all stakeholders along the process◦ Utility Directors◦ Finance/Business Managers◦ Engineering◦ Operations◦ Municipal Administration/Governing Officials◦ Other Municipal Department
Learn and understand municipal and state financing regulations/requirements
Understand POTW financial capabilities Does the project support the goals of the municipality?
Establish if the biofuel will be produced on site or transported off site
Capital improvement needs to produce feedstock and biofuel – who will fund it?
Value the feedstock Renewable Energy Credits Contract terms (i.e. length, production
requirements) Local and State Finance requirements and
regulations
Traditional Design, Bid to Construct – POTW funded
Grants, Other state or federal funding Private Funding/Private Investors Alternative Delivery through:◦ Design/Build or Design/Build/Operate◦ Performance Contracts◦ Lease/purchase
Life Cycle Analysis – Evaluation of the impact of producing the biofuel from beginning to end.
Social Aspects – support of economic development, job creation
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Jacqueline Jarrell, [email protected]
Biofuels Industry ‐Working with POTWs
Nate TurnerBlackGold BiofuelsJanuary 11, 2012
Biofuels Industry working with WW Utilities
Agenda
• POTW of the FUTURE
Project options
• Industry Perspective:
Benefits of working with POTWs
Risks of working with POTWs
• Keys to successful biofuels project
• San Francisco FOG‐to‐Biodiesel Overview
• Project Structures
• How POTWs can attract the Biofuels Industry
POTWs of the FUTURE
Biodiesel or Biomethane
Fuel
Energy(Heat,Power)
Biosolids(Biofuel or Fertilizer)
WWTP Resource Center
Wastewater
Other Organic Waste
FOG
Converting Biological Wastes into Biofuels
Biodiesel or Biomethane
Fuel
Energy(Heat,Power)
Biosolids(Biofuel or Fertilizer)
WWTP Resource Center
Wastewater
Other Organic Waste
FOG
Converting Biological Wastes into Biofuels
POTWs of the FUTURE Biofuels from Wastewater
Byproducts of wastewater
treatment:1. Biogas
Raw or refined (biomethane)
2. Dried wastewater solids (biosolids)
Coal substitutes
3. Biodiesel
Produced from FOG and algae
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Biomethane: Background
•Biogas a byproduct of anaerobic digestion 65% methane / 35% CO2
•Common biogas uses Heat generation in WWTP boilers Cogeneration engines / Fuel cells / microturbines
•Can be refined into biomethane Natural gas substitute; 10 billion diesel‐gallon equivalents available (NREL, 2005) Use in vehicles would significantly reduce GHG emissions Increases energy content from 600 BTU/cf to 980 BTU/cf
Biomethane Production ‐ Renton, WA
South Treatment PlantKing County, WA
Biomethane is sold to Puget Sound Energy and fed into natural gas pipeline
Dried Wastewater Solids as Biofuel
Biofuel Storage
Dewatering
Power Production at Coal‐Fired Power Plants
Sludge
Heat Recovery
CementProduction
Thermal Drying
Wastewater Solids Carbonization
• Conversion to organic char (E‐Fuel) at 300o C Retains organic content Hydrophobic, making dewatering easier
• Centrifugal + heat drying 95% total solids cake
• Rialto, CA Full‐scale carbonization facility E‐Fuel energy value = 39MW/hr Clean‐burning alterative to fossil fuels
Biodiesel from WW FOG & Algae
• Conversion to biodiesel
High‐energy, clean burning fuel
Direct petro‐diesel substitute
• FOG Nuisance WW substance
o Sewer overflows/ Infrastructure corrosion
Promotes handling compliance
• Algae
Polishing step for wastewater effluento High oil content
Hornsby Bend WWTP in Austin, TX
FOG
Algae
Biofuels Industry Perspective of POTW
• POTW’s process large amounts of water / organic wastes
Ideal for Biofuels by‐products
• POTW’s sit on unused prime real estate
• POTW’s core business is cleaning water
Opportunity for POTW to offload unwanted byproducts
Opportunity for business to take energy byproducts
• POTW’s are government agencies
Slow moving/ Bureaucratic‐ Perception or Fact?
• Governments are cash constrained
Opportunity for business
Opportunity for POTW to increase revenue
POTWs becoming more entrepreneurial
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Biofuels at POTW: Achieving Sustainability
• Every City now has Sustainability plans
Can goals be met without private industry involvement?
Biofuels at POTW: Keys to Success
•Mutually Beneficial
POTWs have to gain benefit from any project
o Must align with community vision/pocketbook
Working with POTW has to improve project viability
o POTWs must think more like business
• Business must be real
POTWs should rely on their engineers to vet
businesses/technology
Finances must be in order
• All comes down to Economics
Business plan has to work
POTW’s need to help usher project to success
San Francisco & FOG‐to‐Fuel® FOG = Urgent Customer Pain Point
• Grease enters the drain in dishwashing, food preparation• Clogs pipes, causes sewage overflows
– EPA estimates 10B gal/yr of sewage overflows from grease– $$$: regulatory fines/lawsuits for Clean Water Act violations, environmental remediation, public/private property damage, political fall out
• Acidic grease in pipes & invasive removal reduces equipment life– $$$: accelerates degradation of aging infrastructure
• Grease in sewage wastewater strains treatment plant – $$$: increased processing energy demand, equipment downtime
• Bottom line: costing target market $$$MMs/year– Example: San Francisco loses $50MM/yr on O&M, lost infrastructure lifespan
San Francisco Demonstration
Left: Crane installing BlackGold skid at San Francisco treatment plant.
FOG ECOnomics™
BlackGold
FOG-to-Fuel®System
FOG
Reagents
Energy
ASTMBiodiesel
RINS
Biobunker
Glycerin
IN OUT
$$
Digester, Denitrification
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Biofuels at POTW: Project Structure
• Public Private Partnership
Both Vendor and POTW invest in project
Business likely managed by vendor
Benefits/ Profit sharing between POTW & Vendor
• Landlord / Tenant
POTW allocates piece of land for 10‐20 year lease
Vendor Builds, Owns, and Operates Equipment/Business
Vendor pays annual lease
• Third Party Operation of Energy/ Byproduct Equipment
Anaerobic Digesters / Power Generation
Biosolids handling
Liquid waste receiving
Biofuels at POTW: Attracting Industry
• Define vision
Understand and plan for POTW of the FUTURE
Understand where and how Industry can plug in
• Do the research
Look at various biofuels / Vendor options
Change Perception‐ Talk to Vendors!!!
What could work in your POTW / community?
•Market Vision
Present vision at conference‐ Industry is watching
Put our RFI’s‐ Test the market
• Financing
Understand your entity’s risk tolerance & access to $$
“When Opportunity Knocks, How Can Municipalities and POTWs Partner with the
Biofuels Industry?”
Q & A Session