Development of renewable energy facility and bio-fuel crop production system (United Kingdom)
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Subject
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Scope of the study was to assess various options to produce renewable energy from energy crops alongside with various waste streams. Main options looked at were:
Production of oil seeds and the use of the oil in specific CHPs as well as their conversion into biodiesel.
Use of residues of the oil press and other appropriate waste streams as feedstock for an anaerobic digestor.
The study addressed both technical and economical aspects.
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Time Frame
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2003 - 2004
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Work Performed
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Survey on the funding structure for renewable energy in the UK
Determination of feedstock available
Development of a growing system for energy crops
Design of an anaerobic digestion system for the feedstock available
Cost-revenue analysis of various technical options
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Details
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Client
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Snowie Ltd; Stirling, Scotland
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