RDF (Refuse-Derived Fuel) Co-Firing Cost/Benefit Analysis Using the NCEL RDF Cost Model. Volume 1. Project Results.

Abstract

The object of this effort was to determine the cost effectiveness of co-firing RDF in existing Navy boilers. The cost-benefit analysis was performed using the NCEL RDF Cost Model and site specific boiler and cost data acquired from four naval activities that were determined to have the highest probability of successful co-firing. The cost effectiveness was measured by the savings to investment ratio (SIR) and computered over a range of cost and operating conditions to determine optimum RDF co-firing scenarios for each facility. Based on present laid-down coals costs and solid waste disposal charges, not set of operating conduction could be identified wherein the use of either co-fired RDF-3 or RDF-5 could be economically justified. This volume presents the report; Volume II contains appendixes, and Volume III is the terminal manual of RDf cost model. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA173980

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  • Gary Smith
  • Helen Belencan

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  • Calorific Value
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