Near-term opportunities for integrating biomass into the U.S. electricity supply : technical considerations / / David S. Ortiz ... [et al.].

• Author: National Energy Technology Laboratory (U.S.)
• TeilnehmendeR: Ortiz, David; National Energy Technology Laboratory (U.S.); Rand Environment, Energy, and Economic Development (Program)
• Year of Publication: 2011
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Technical report Near-term opportunities for integrating biomass into the U.S. electricity supply
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (187 p.)
• Notes: "TR-984."
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
• ISBN: 1283268108; 9786613268105; 0833058460
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: David S. Ortiz ... [et al.].

Biomass is an increasingly important source of electricity, heat, and liquid fuel. One near-term option for using biomass to generate electricity is to cofire biomass in coal-fired electricity plants. This report focuses on two aspects of biomass use: plant-site modifications, changes in operations, and costs associated with cofiring biomass; and the logistical issues associated with delivering biomass to the plant.