In this paper, the possible use of heat surplus from a biomass-fired cogeneration unit, for treating a share of the biomass and produce a new and more compact fuel, like pellets, is discussed. Such a fuel could be easily stored and then distributed, for a more widespread and diffused utilization close to the consumers, for heating purposes. This shape of energy storage makes time and geographical shift of heat utilization possible. A technical-economical comparison is carried out and discussed, between the above mentioned system and a district heating, supplied by a traditional biomass boiler or a conventional chip-fired cogeneration plant without pellets production.
Electricity and solid fuel production by small biomass plants vs CHP and district heating
BARSALI, STEFANO;GIGLIOLI, ROMANO;POLI, DAVIDE;
2008-01-01
Abstract
In this paper, the possible use of heat surplus from a biomass-fired cogeneration unit, for treating a share of the biomass and produce a new and more compact fuel, like pellets, is discussed. Such a fuel could be easily stored and then distributed, for a more widespread and diffused utilization close to the consumers, for heating purposes. This shape of energy storage makes time and geographical shift of heat utilization possible. A technical-economical comparison is carried out and discussed, between the above mentioned system and a district heating, supplied by a traditional biomass boiler or a conventional chip-fired cogeneration plant without pellets production.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
