Economics of biomass energy utilization in combustion and gasification plants: effects of logistic variables

Caputo, Antonio Casimiro; Palumbo, Mario; Pelagagge, Pacifico M.; Scacchia, Federica

doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2004.04.009

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“…Sin embargo, los procesos actualmente usados para romper la biomasa en azucares, y convertirlos en etanol, han mostrado ser ineficientes y constituyen una de las grandes barreras para generar etanol comercialmente (Solomon et al, 2007). Alternativamente, la biomasa ha sido usada también como materia prima en industrias que utilizan petróleo o derivados para la generación de electricidad o calor (Caputo et al, 2005).…”

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Disponibilidad y costos de producción de biomasa forestal como materia prima para la producción de bioetanol

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ResumenLa biomasa forestal es una alternativa ecológica y económicamente viable para la generación de bioetanol debido a que su fuente es abundante, renovable y contribuye a la reducción de gases efecto invernadero. En este estudio, se propone y analiza una metodología para la estimación de la disponibilidad y costos de producción del uso potencial de la biomasa forestal como materia prima para la producción de bioetanol en bosques de pinos del estado de Durango, México. Se usó información del Inventario Forestal Periódico, programas de manejo forestal y datos de empresas de aserraderos e industriales forestales para estimar la biomasa forestal que incluye los restos de aprovechamientos forestales (puntas, ramas) y desperdicios industriales (aserrín, costeras). Se utilizaron simulaciones Monte Carlo para estimar costos de producción de la recolección, extracción y transporte de la biomasa a centros de transformación. Los resultados indican que alrededor de 322.000 toneladas pueden utilizarse para la producción de 38 millones de litros de etanol por año. Las simulaciones Monte Carlo indican que el costo promedio de residuos forestales es de US $23,8 por tonelada (US $0,20 L -1 etanol) mientras que el de residuos industriales es de US $22,6 por tonelada (US $0,19 L -1 etanol). Los factores más importantes en el análi-sis de sensibilidad fueron el costo pagado a dueños del material, eficiencia tecnológica y distancia de transporte. En el corto plazo, el uso de la biomasa forestal para la generación de biocombustibles tiene varios retos entre los que se encuentran los costos de transporte y la competencia generada por industrias similares como pulpa, papel y tableros aglomerados. Como alternativa se encuentra el desarrollo de biorefinerías integradoras y el uso de medios de transporte más eficientes.Palabras clave: biocombustibles; costos de producción; Durango, México; residuos forestales; residuos industriales; simulaciones Monte Carlo. Abstract Availability and production costs of forest biomass as a feedstock for bioethanol productionForest biomass is a viable alternative to produce ethanol because is abundant, clean, renewable, and can help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. In this study, a methodology to estimate availability and production costs of forest biomass in forest pines of the state of Durango, Mexico is presented. Forest periodic inventory, forest management plans, and sawmill information were used to estimate forest residues and mill residues, respectively. Since a market for bioethanol from forest biomass is still not well defined, Monte Carlo simulations were conducted to estimate procurement, transportation, and stumpage costs. Results show that about 322,000 tons can be used to produce up to 38 million of liters of ethanol per year. Of that amount, 66% is forest residues and the rest mill residues. Monte Carlo simulations indicated that the average cost of forest residues is US $23.8 per metric ton (US $0.20 L -1 ethanol) while the cost for mill residues is US $22.6 per metric ton (US $0.19 L ...

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Disponibilidad y costos de producción de biomasa forestal como materia prima para la producción de bioetanol

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“…The model used for equipment and CAPEX estimation was based on Caputo et al [34], and for the Güssing power plant (2 MWe) resulted in a CAPEX of 5328 €/kWe (+6.6% than the Güssing 2 MWe power plant cost); for a 4 MWe net power plant the equipment cost is 3175 €/kWe and the CAPEX is 4216 €/kWe, Table 1. The operation and maintenance (O&M) costs for the Güssing power plant are 1.3 million € per year [25] (including the biomass cost and ash disposal, 66 €/ton [35]).…”

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“…Ash recycling or disposal costs for Sweden are respectively 55-66 €/ton (recycle) and 11-44 €/ton taxes (Landfill deposit) [36], dependant on distance and quantity; for Portugal, landfill taxes vary between 1 and 6 €/ton [37]. The model used to estimate the ash disposal cost was based on Caputo et al [34] and defines a cost of 62 €/ton for ash transport and a 24 €/ton cost for ash disposal [34]. One of the major issues of biomass power plants is to have access to a competitive and stable biomass cost.…”

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“…The capital investment of Chianti RDF power plant (6.7 MWe) was 3500 €/kWe [42]. Using the economical model (based on Caputo et al [34]), the CAPEX for the Chianti RDF power plant is 3235 €/kWe (less 7.6% than the Chianti RDF 6.7 MWe power plant cost); for a 4 MWe net power plant the equipment cost is 3204 €/kWe and the CAPEX is 4260 €/kWe, Table 1. This is a similar CAPEX to the 4 MWe turnkey RDF solution from Chamco [43], which presents a cost of 3977 €/kWe (less 6.6% than the 4 MWe cost model used).…”

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Biomass and central receiver system (CRS) hybridization: Integration of syngas/biogas on the atmospheric air volumetric CRS heat recovery steam generator duct burner

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Central receiver systems (CRS) are a promising concentrated solar power (CSP) technology for dis-patchable electricity generation. The CRS levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) is usually increased by low power-block capacity factors or by high thermal storage costs. The economical turnover is still positive for the Portuguese case but depends on the bonus feedin tariffs. On the other hand, with biomass existing feed-in tariffs and raising prices, the viability of current biomass power plants is at risk. To address these issues, several base case power plants and hybrid biomass/CSP options are analyzed: wood gasification, refusederived fuel pellets, biogas from a wastewater anaerobic digester, biogas from a landfill and natural gas.The solution with lower LCOE was obtained for the hybridization of a 4 MWe CRS using an atmospheric volumetric receiver with biogas from an anaerobic digester using sludge from a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Different results would be obtained for the hybrid systems if different CRS technologies are used. The hybrid CRS/anaerobic digester power plant LCOE is 0.15 €/kWh, returning the investment in 13 years (assuming sludge collection and transport without cost) with the best net present value (15 million euro) and internal rate of return of all the hybrid options.

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“…Besides this, there are new technologies and practices recently introduced or about to be introduced. These include carbon capture and storage (CCS) (Smekens 2005;van den Broek, Faaij et al 2008), fuel cells (Martinus, Blesi et al 2005), novel biomass gasification and combustion technologies (Caputo, Palumbo et al 2005), off-shore wind-farms, and micro co-generators (m-CHP) (Pehnt, Cames et al 2006;Faber, Valente et al 2008), which may yield important changes in the way electricity supply system is organized and operated.…”

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A simulation-based analysis of transition pathways for the Dutch electricity system

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Recent developments constitute a backdrop of change for the Dutch electricity system. Institutional change driven by liberalization, changing economical competitiveness of the dominant fuels, new technologies, and changing end-user preferences regarding electricity supply are some examples of these developments. In order to analyze the conjoint impact of such developments on the internal dynamics of the electricity system (grid-based and distributed generation), a simulation model is developed. The simulation experiments with the model indicate the continuation of fossil fuel dominance as the energy source, and a shift from natural gas to coal seems likely in the base case. In other cases, it is seen that a transition away from carbonintensive mode requires significant regulatory intervention, since technological developments and 'greening' end-users fail to trigger a system-wide transition. Moreover, it is observed that policies for carbon abatement and renewable generation support are intertwined, and may lead to unintended shifts of abatement costs to endusers.

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Economics of biomass energy utilization in combustion and gasification plants: effects of logistic variables

Cited by 559 publications

References 10 publications

Disponibilidad y costos de producción de biomasa forestal como materia prima para la producción de bioetanol

Disponibilidad y costos de producción de biomasa forestal como materia prima para la producción de bioetanol

Biomass and central receiver system (CRS) hybridization: Integration of syngas/biogas on the atmospheric air volumetric CRS heat recovery steam generator duct burner

A simulation-based analysis of transition pathways for the Dutch electricity system

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