RDF (Refuse-Derived Fuel) Co-Firing Cost/Benefit Analysis Using the NCEL RDF Cost Model. Volume 3. RDF Cost Model Manual.

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 naval activities that were determined to have the highest probability of successful co-firing. The cost effectiveness was measuredd by the savings to investment ratio (SIR) and computed over a range of cost and operating conditions to determine optimum RDF co-firing scenarios for each facility. Based on present laid-down coal costs and solid waste disposal charges, no set of operating conditions could be identified wherein the use of either co-fired RDF-3 or RDF-5 could be economically justified. Volume I presents the report; Volume II contains appendixes, and this volume is the terminal manual of RDF cost model.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA173982

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