Power Plant Construction and QA/QC

Section 1.9– Biomass Energy

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Overview

• Introduction

• Resource Availability

• Fuel Properties

• Moisture

• Composition

• Size and Density

• Energy Plants

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Introduction

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Energy Production from biological waste material

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Resource Availability

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Fuel Properties

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MOISTURE CONTENT - A low moisture level in the fuel is usually preferable because high-moisture fuels burn less readily and provides less useful heat per unit mass. Extremely dry fuel can cause problems due to dust.

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Fuel Properties

COMPOSITION - The three most significant compositional properties are (1) ash content, (2) susceptibility to slagging and fouling and (3) percent volatiles.

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Fuel Properties

FUEL SIZE and DENSITY - The size and density of the biomass fuel particles affects the burning characteristics of the fuel. Fuel size dictates the type of handling equipment that is used.

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Energy Plants

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Economy

• Fuel Source

• Fuel Properties

• Fuel Cost

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Questions?

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