Title | Forest biomass diversion in the Sierra Nevada: Energy, economics and emissions |
---|---|
File Options | PDF | Additional Information |
Quick Link |
Repository View: https://ucanr.edu/repository/a/?a=158985 Direct to File: https://ucanr.edu/repository/a/?get=158985 |
Abstract |
As an alternative to open pile burning, use of forest wastes from fuel hazard reduction projects at Blodgett Forest Research Station for electricity production was shown to produce energy and emission benefits: energy (diesel fuel) expended for processing and transport was 2.5% of the biomass fuel (energy equivalent); based on measurements from a large pile burn, air emissions reductions were 98%-99% for PM2.5, CO (carbon monoxide), NMOC (nonmethane organic compounds), CH4 (methane) and BC (black carbon), and 20% for NOx and CO2-equivalent greenhouse gases. Due to transport challenges and delays, delivered cost was $70 per bone dry ton (BDT) — comprised of collection and processing ($34/BDT) and transport ($36/BDT) for 79 miles one way— which exceeded the biomass plant gate price of $45/BDT. Under typical conditions, the break-even haul distance would be approximately 30 miles one way, with a collection and processing cost of $30/BDT and a transport cost of $16/BDT. Revenue generated from monetization of the reductions in air emissions has the potential to make forest fuel reduction projects more economically viable. |
Authors |
Springsteen, Bruce : B. Springsteen is Senior Engineer, Placer County Air Pollution Control District, Auburn, CA
Christofk, Thomas : T. Christofk is Air Pollution Control Officer, Placer County Air Pollution Control District, Auburn, CA
York, Robert A. : R. York is Research Stations Manager, UC Center for Forestry, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Forestry, Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, UC Berkeley
Mason, Tad
Baker, Stephen : S. Baker is Chemist, USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station Missoula Fire Lab, Missoula, MT
Lincoln, Emily : E. Lincoln is Chemist, USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station Missoula Fire Lab, Missoula, MT
Hartsough, Bruce R
Professor and Associate Dean (College of Engineering)
Harvesting short rotation plantations; handling small trees on steep terrain; mechanics and dynamics of forestry equipment, modeling and systems analysis of forest operations; forest biomass for energy.
Yoshioka, Takuyuki : T. Yoshioka is Research Assistant, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, UC Davis.
|
Publication Date | Jul 1, 2015 |
Date Added | Oct 12, 2015 |
Copyright | © The Regents of the University of California |
Copyright Year | 2015 |
Description | In this case study, converting forest wastes to electricity had energy and emissions benefits but was not economically viable. |
Posted By |
You posted this document. You may edit this document. This document has been viewed 403 times. |
NALT Keywords |
|