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| National Workshop on Implementing Biomass Boiler Systems |
Making Wood Work: Local Energy Solutions Held October 16-18, 2007 Missoula, Montana |
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Workshop Presentations
Making
Wood Work: Local Energy Solutions Workshop Presentations The October 2007 Workshop in Click on links below to view presentations in either video or PDF format. Project
Initiation and Implementation Learn
what it takes to get a project started and carry it through to completion.
Identify the diverse partners who will be key to your
success and learn to achieve their divergent goals with a common woody biomass
energy solution. Jason Perock,
Large wood-fired
district energy system in Ken Smith, Vice President, District Energy St. Paul Combustion Technologies Experts
in woody biomass combustion systems describe the options available for various
scales and applications, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each. Multiple system
designs and configurations David Atkins, USDA Forest Service Primer on
biomass-based thermal energy technologies and applications Dan Stevenson, CTA Architects and Engineers Wood gasification
for small-scale heat and power Tom Miles, T.R. Miles Technical Consultants Feasibility, Planning,
Design and Construction Experience
from hundreds of feasibility assessments is summarized to help you understand
what factors make a project strong -- optimal approaches
to design, engineering, contracting, sizing of systems, and other implementation
details. Lessons learned
from 73,000 potential projects and 19 realized biomass energy projects Nick Salmon, CTA Architects and Engineers State and Federal
Policies and Incentives Learn
the latest developments and current efforts in national and state policies and
legislation in support of woody biomass projects. WGA’s Clean and Diversified Energy Initiative and Biomass
Task Force Gayle Gordon,
Western Governor’s Association Montana’s state and
legislative initiatives related to biomass, energy and climate change Lowell Whitney, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Fuel Issues: Part
1: Securing Supply and Quality Control Learn
about the diverse potential sources of woody biomass fuel in rural and urban
areas and how to identify and secure your supply. Explore the tradeoffs
associated with fuel quality, conveyance issues, and operations and
maintenance, and learn to develop a fuel specification appropriate to your
facility and supplier. Fuel supply issues
in Montana and the West Angela Farr,
Fuel supply in the
Northeast US Adam Sherman,
Biomass Energy Resource Center Fuel qualities
important to optimal combustion Tom Miles, T.R. Miles Technical Consultants Fuel
Issues: Part 2: Fuel Production, Quality & Transport Explore the latest technological advances for cost effective fuel processing, delivery and conveyance. Topics include fuel storage considerations and managing quality fuels for existing and emerging markets. Collection, transport, and processing of forest biomass Dr. Beth Dodson, Professor,
Wood pellet industry TJ Morice, Vice President, Pellet Fuels Institute Operation and
Maintenance Experienced
boiler operators share operations and maintenance tips to get you ahead of the
learning curve. Topics address the common concerns raised related to biomass
boiler operation and separate the facts from fiction. Straight talk and tips on O&M from 25 years of district energy in Vermont Rick Barany, District Facilities Manager, State of Vermont The value of a well-trained and experienced boiler operator
Kevin Davis, Biomass combustion expert, BMI
Successes and lessons learned from over 20 years of biomass boiler operation Scott Smith, Steam Plant Foreman, University of Idaho Air Quality Issues Get the facts on
air quality issues associated with wood boilers - everything from air emissions
and permitting to appropriate emissions controls. Explore the beneficial trade-offs of this
technology - how it helps curb global warming and alleviate regional haze. Learn how collaborating with regulators and
consulting with engineers can ensure long-term project success and public
health. Emissions estimates, permit requirements and non-attainment areas Diane Lorenzen, Montana Department of Environmental Quality
Existing and
upcoming air quality regulations Catherine Roberts, Environmental Protection Agency-Region 8 Emission control
technologies and practices for wood-fired boilers John Hinckley,
Q.E.P., Resource Systems Group Financing Projects Hear
how facilities have successfully financed biomass energy projects. Financial
engineering for biomass projects David Naccaratto,
McKinstry Company Financing projects with
carbon offset sales Matt Tidwell, The Climate Trust |
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