Uniform Cost-Estimation Method for Biomass Production and Conversion Technologies

摘要

One of the challenges of managing an energy research and development (R and D) program is to develop consistent and reliable estimates of technology costs. Estimates from different sources often conflict, and underlying assumptions are seldom consistent. In response to this problem, the Biomass Energy Technology (BET) Division of the US Department of Energy (DOE) has devised, with the help of Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), a uniform cost-estimating and reporting method for all biomass production and conversion technologies. This report summarizes that procedure and provides worksheets with full instructions, along with three sets of worked examples. This guide has been developed for a variety of purposes and users. First, it will be used by BET field managers and contractors to estimate the costs of BET-sponsored technologies. Second, it is designed to meet the needs of industry, by providing potential biomass energy developers and producers with a consistent method for comparing costs of biofuel technologies with those of other energy technologies. 6 figs., 12 tabs. (ERA citation 10:025717)