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CONS 5082 1; Report; September 1978.
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Applications of Thermal Energy Storage (TES) in a paper and pulp mill powerhouse were studied as one approach to the transfer of steam production from fossil fuel boilers to waste fuel ("hog fuel") boilers. Data from specific mills were analyzed, and various TES concepts evaluated for
Applications of Thermal Energy Storage (TES) in a paper and pulp mill powerhouse were studied as one approach to the transfer of steam production from fossil fuel boilers to waste fuel ("hog fuel") boilers. Data from specific mills were analyzed, and various TES concepts evaluated for
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application in the process steam supply system. Constant pressure and variable pressure steam accumulators were found to be the most attractive storage concepts for this application. Performance analyses based on the operation of a math model of the process steam supply system indicate potential substitution of waste wood fuel for 100,000 bbl oil per year per installation with the accumulator TES system. Based on an industry survey of potential TES application, which requires excess base steaming capability, the results from the individual installation were extrapolated to a near-term (1980's) fossil fuel savings in the paper and pulp industry of 3.2 x 10 bbl oil/year. Conceptual designs of mechanical equipment and control systems indicate installed cost estimates of about $560,000 per installation, indicating an after tax return on investment of over 30%. Show Less