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Biomass Power Generation Using UTC PureCycle Technology Presented by: Gwen Holdmann 2007 Alaska Rural Energy Conference, April 24-26th

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Biomass Power GenerationUsing UTC PureCycle Technology

Presented by: Gwen Holdmann 2007 Alaska Rural Energy Conference, April 24-26th

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UTC

United Technologies

� Fortune 500 Company

� Divisions include: Hamilton Sunstrand, Otis, Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, UTC Power, and Carrier

� 20th largest US Manufacturer

� 39th largest US Corporation

� 220,000 employees

� 42.7 billion in sales in 2005

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Carrier Chiller

Compressor

Evaporator/Cooler

Condenser

Heat Out

Heat In

Throttle Valve Motor

Power In

Refrigeration Cycle

19XR/XRT19XR/XRT

Evaporator/Cooler

CompressorMotor

Condenser

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First working 200kW ORC Unit

The PureCycle© 200

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ORC in Austin, Texas operating off

landfill flare heat

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ORC in Danville, IL using exhaust heat

from 3 Jenbacher engines

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Chena Geothermal Power Plant

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� 400kW net; installed in 2006

� Uses 500 gpm of 165ºF water

� Air and water cooled

� Reduced local cost of power from 30¢ to 5¢

� Total project cost $2.2 million

� Thanks to AEA and Denali Commission

� Efficiency <10%

Chena Geothermal Power Plant

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Chena Power Plant

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Chena Power Plant

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PureCycle w/ Water-Cooled System

Configuration for Chena

Monument Creek Provides Cooling Water (~40F)

Geothermal Wells Provide Hot Water (~165F)

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PureCycle using Biomass Heat Source

Air cooled condenser

Biomass (8000btu/lb)

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Biomass Power Plant

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Biomass Power Plant

� Proposed for Fairbanks North Star Borough Landfill

� 400kW gross, 300kW net output

� Fuel is 5000 tons of paper, cardboard and brush

� Designed for rural village application – thermal oil boiler, load following

� Increased efficiency over geothermal installation through addition of a topping cycle

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R245fa & FC-84 TS Cycle Diagram

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Topping Cycle

Bottoming Cycle

Reject Heat to District Heating Loop

orProduce Additional

Power

Proposed Biomass Power CyclesKetone topping cycle doubles efficiency to 20% and increases energy utilization to 80%

Similar to Chena Chiller

System

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Paper makes up ~ 50% of the waste stream in U.S.

Municipal Waste: Fairbanks• Eielson Recycling Program to

densify 1500 tons per year of waste paper and cardboard discontinued in 2006

• Fuel pellets co-fired with coal at Eielson

• Potentially 14,000+ tons available based on national averages –current no recycling of paper

• The FNSB is committed to implementing a more comprehensive recycling plan

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Photo of Shred-Tech STQ100 (photo of model at a dif ferent project location)

Shred-Tech System

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Right: Auger system automatically feeds boiler as

heat is needed.

Live Floor to Feed Thermal Oil Heater

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Boiler or Thermal Oil Heater

Med temp ORC

200kW Power output

200kW Power output

Air or water condenser

Heating Loop

High temp ORC

The Goal: Combined Heat and Power (CHP)

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Dot Lake System OperationWood for Space

Heating (Dot Lake)

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� Successful biomass crop in Europe and in test plot at New York University

� Could be used in rural Alaska for heating and power generation

� Provides excellent moose and caribou habitat

� Already grows successfully in Alaska!!

Short Rotation Woody Biomass Crops

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New York University 500 acre willow biomass test plot

Short Rotation Woody Biomass Crops

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Design stand-alone biomass fueled power plant for Alaskan village applications

200kW Modular size

Thermal oil substitutes for water (steam) to eliminate freezing problems with unplanned shutdown, eliminate need for makeup water and water treatment

Couple with short-rotation woody biomass crop (willow)

Unmanned grid independent operation with safe shutdown and remote monitoring

Increase cycle efficiency to 20%

Project Objectives