Transactions of the ASAE · 1984 · 11 citations · 0 references
AgricultureAgricultural EconomicsResource EconomicsEnergy EconomicsEnergy SystemsForestry EconomicsBioenergy SystemsBiofuel ProductionBiogas ProductionBiomass ConversionBiomass Energy SystemsEnergy StorageBioenergy EconomicsBiomass CollectionBiomass Feedstock Supply ChainsBiomass LogisticsEnergy Optimization SystemsLignocellulosic Biomass UtilizationNatural GasOrchard Pruning
ABSTRACT TECHNICAL and economic comparisons were made of systems for collecting, processing, storing, and transporting biomass for use in energy systems. Types of biomass considered include field crop residues, orchard prunings, and forest slash. Optimum systems were selected based on the least cost of delivering a given quantity of biomass to a specific site. Costs of producing electricity, medium-energy gas (MEG or Syngas), and synthetic natural gas (SNG) from biomass are also computed using a regulated utility approach. For a biomass fuel cost ranging from $0 to $55/t, electricity costs are $0.05 to $0.10/kWh, MEG costs are $2.85 to $7.50/GJ, and SNG costs are $5.00 to $12.30/GJ in 1982 constant dollars.