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Demonstration
of Modular Biopower System Using Poultry Waste--Community
Power Corporation, 8420 S. Continental Divide Road Suite 100, Littleton, CO 80127; 724-348-6386
Mr.
John Reardon, Principal Investigator, jreardon@gocpc.com
Mr.
Arthur Lilley, Business Official, artsolar@aol.com
DOE
Grant No. DE-FG03-01ER83214
Amount:
$100,000
The use of poultry waste
for power generation often involves transporting the poultry waste to
centralized power stations and pelletizing facilities.
However, siting, financial, and feedstock supply issues have led to
pending legislation to control the disposal of the waste, which could have
significant financial impact on the poultry industry, especially on small and
medium growers that comprise the majority of operations.
Small, modular biopower units that convert poultry waste to heat and
power at small and medium size operations would address this situation, but such
technology does not exist in the US. This
project will adapt an existing small modular biopower system so that poultry
waste can be used to generate electricity and heat for on-site applications.
In Phase I, the poultry market will be assessed with special emphasis on
identifying applications for on-site energy at small to medium size operations.
The gasifier and controls sub-systems of the existing small modular biopower
system will be redesigned to convert different types of poultry waste to heat
and power. A system design and cost estimate will be prepared for a commercial
application of the small modular biopower system in Phase II.
Commercial
Applications And Other Benefits as described by the awardee: The technology should provide an
opportunity for small growers to benefit from power generation while eliminating
poultry wastes. In addition, the
grower can maintain control of the waste and avoid liability for its improper
usage by others.