Biomass Integrated Gasification Combined-Cycle Power Systems

Project Summary

Full Title:	Cost and Performance Analysis of Biomass-Based Integrated Gasification Combined-Cycle (BIGCC) Power Systems
Project ID:	106
Principal Investigator:	Margaret Mann
Brief Description:	This project examines the cost and performance potential of three biomass-based integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) systems--high-pressure air blown, low-pressure air blown, and low-pressure indirectly heated.

Purpose

Examine the cost and performance potential of three biomass-based integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) systems - a high pressure air-blown, a low pressure indirectly heated, and a low pressure air-blown.

Performer

Principal Investigator:	Margaret Mann
Organization:	National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Address:	1617 Cole Blvd. Golden, CO 80401
Telephone:	303-275-2921
Email:	margaret_mann@nrel.gov
Additional Performers:	Kevin R. Craig, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Period of Performance

End:	October 1996

Project Description

Type of Project:	Analysis
Category:	Energy Infrastructure

Methodology/Approach:	Detailed ASPEN process simulations of the systems were developed, and results were used to design, size, and cost the major plant equipment sections. Numerous literature references and previous biomass and coal studies were used to develop overall plant cost information. Standard economic analyses were performed to determine the levelized cost of electricity produced by each system. Additionally, alternative design and operating conditions were tested to optimize the efficiency and reduce the cost of electricity.

Methodology/Approach:

Detailed ASPEN process simulations of the systems were developed, and results were used to design, size, and cost the major plant equipment sections. Numerous literature references and previous biomass and coal studies were used to develop overall plant cost information. Standard economic analyses were performed to determine the levelized cost of electricity produced by each system. Additionally, alternative design and operating conditions were tested to optimize the efficiency and reduce the cost of electricity.

Products/Deliverables

	Description: Report Publication Title: Cost and Performance Analysis of Biomass-Based Integrated Gasification Combined-Cycle (BIGCC) Power Systems Publisher: National Renewable Energy Laboratory Author Name(s): Craig, Kevin R.; Mann, Margaret K. (PDF 1.1 MB) Download Adobe Reader. Publication Date: October 1996

Date Last Updated: 04/10/2008