An Introduction to Biomass Thermochemical Conversion - NREL
An Introduction to Biomass Thermochemical Conversion - NREL
An Introduction to Biomass Thermochemical Conversion - NREL
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Electricity (cents/kWh) and Steam ($/1000 lb) Costs<br />
14<br />
12<br />
10<br />
8<br />
6<br />
4<br />
2<br />
0<br />
Figure 5.11: <strong>Biomass</strong> CHP - Effect of Plant Size on Cost of Electricity and Steam<br />
Purchased Electricity<br />
Purchased Steam<br />
Gasification - Electricity<br />
Gasification - CHP<br />
Feed Cost = $2/MBtu<br />
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175<br />
Equivalent Plant Size (MW)<br />
Bain, R. L.; Amos, W. P.; Downing, M.; Perlack, R. L. (2003). Biopower Technical Assessment:<br />
State of the Industry and the Technology. 277 pp.; <strong>NREL</strong> Report No. TP-510-33123<br />
Combustion - Electricity<br />
Combustion - CHP<br />
15% Cofiring CHP<br />
Incremental Cost
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