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Selecting industrial fuel-III
Bob Richardson
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Abstract
A Milwaukee, Wisconsin, industrial company is described whose two powerhouse boilers (converted from coal to natural gas and No. 2 fuel oil) became vulnerable to fuel supply disruption. An analysis was carried out on three options: (1) conversion of the largest and newest C.E. boiler to coal; (2) installation of a new coal-fired boiler; and (3) installation of a new electric boiler. Analysis included considerations of operating costs, manpower, steam demand, investment costs, convertability, air pollution, space requirements, future fuel availability, and future fuel costs. The economic analysis identified the coal conversion alternative as the preferred option. It was concluded that further analysis is required based on the peak steam demand and steam use growth. This future analysis should determine whether a new coal unit is necessary or whether the coal conversion alternative is most desirable. (MJJ)