Small Modular and Distributed BiopowerSystems, Biopower Systems: Applications and Demonstration in California

Small Modular and Distributed BiopowerSystems, Biopower Systems: Applications and Demonstration in California

Richard Bergman, Research Chemical Engineer, Engineered Properties and Structures (FS-FPL-4714)
USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin, March 1, 2005

Small Modular Biopower System (SMBS)
-Background
- National Fire Plan objective
-Pre-commercial technology (wood gasification)
-Small scale (5,15, & 50 kWe)
-Cogeneration (air drying feedstock if needed)
-2-year demonstration on-site
-Joint government/industry project
-National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
-Community Power Corporation (CPC)

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