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Efficiency of Power Plants

Efficiency of Power Plants. Calculations. Use the following Conversions. 42 gallons/barrel One truckload of woodchips = 40 tons 1 kWh = 3400 BTU BTU value of woodchips = 4,500 BTU/lb BTU value of methane = 560 BTU/cubic foot BTU value of culm = 5000 BTU/lb BTU value of coal = 8,000 BTU/lb

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Efficiency of Power Plants

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  1. Efficiency of Power Plants Calculations

  2. Use the following Conversions • 42 gallons/barrel • One truckload of woodchips = 40 tons • 1 kWh = 3400 BTU • BTU value of woodchips = 4,500 BTU/lb • BTU value of methane = 560 BTU/cubic foot • BTU value of culm = 5000 BTU/lb • BTU value of coal = 8,000 BTU/lb • BTU value of oil = 140,000 BTU/gallon

  3. Ryegate Woodchip Electrical What is efficiency of Plant? 22579 tons of wood chips 2000 lbs = ton 45158000 lbs 1 point 45158000 lbs 4500 BTU = lb 203211000000 BTU 1 point 203211000000 BTU 1 kWh = 3400 BTU 59767941 kWh 1 point 59767941 kWh 59,767.9 MWh 1 point 1 MWh = 1000 kWh 1 point 16,128 MWh x 100% = 59,767.9 MWh 26.98% efficient

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