Potential and Feasibility Analysis of Biomass Energy from Palm Oil Mills on North Penajam Paser Regency Region

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 ◽  
pp. 73-82
Author(s):  
Faruq Nashrulloh ◽  
Muhammad Sulaiman ◽  
Rachmawan Budiarto
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Feasibility Analysis ◽  
The North ◽  
Total Potential ◽  
The Government ◽  
Technical Planning ◽  
Private Investors

This paper would present a techno-economic potential and feasibility analysis in the planning of renewable energy from palm oil mills on the North Penajam Paser Regency. The analysis was done based on the last three-year production data history of 7 (seven) palm oil processing factories in the region. The total fresh fruit bunches processed were about 891.624 tons/year. The total potential electricity generated from palm oil residue reached 28.009 kWh. This analysis aimed to get a comprehensive insight from the potential biomass energy that exists at the research locations and conduct a feasibility study based on techno-economic analysis to develop renewable energy of new state capital Indonesia and the supporting regions. The technology helps evaluate the technical planning of installations that are possible to build in the area. The economic aspect of sustainability evaluates the net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and the payback period of renewable energy installation. The results showed that North Penajam Paser Regency could generate 78,927,223 kWh in a year with a feed-in tariffs is 1,223.481 IDR/kWh. The electricity was feasible to offer to the government electrical company. Moreover, this project had a good NPV and IRR for private investors.

scholarly journals Analysis of Potential and Feasibility of Hydropower Energy from Sepaku Semoi Dam in Penajam Paser Utara Regency

2021 ◽  
Vol 927 (1) ◽  
pp. 012016
Author(s):  
Faruq Nashrulloh ◽  
Muhammad Sulaiman ◽  
Rachmawan Budiarto
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Payback Period ◽  
Total Potential ◽  
Digital Elevation ◽  
Data History ◽  
The Government ◽  
Technical Planning ◽  
Elevation Model ◽  
Continuous Power

Abstract This paper will present a techno-economic potential and feasibility analysis in the planning of renewable hydropower energy from Sepaku Semoi Dam in Penajam Paser Utara (PPU) Regency. The dam was planned to be built to support the water needs of Indonesia’s prospective capital. The analysis was done based on the last twenty years’ rainfall intensity data history from Sepaku rain station and Sepinggan rain station and digital elevation model (DEM) from DEMNAS with support of the river basin agency of Kalimantan Timur. The result of dependable discharge calculation of Sepaku Semoi river using FJ Mock Method is 2.45 m/s2. And the head of the hydropower power plant is 15.85 meters. The total potential electricity generated from hydropower reached 2,593,140 kWh/year. The assessment of feasibility indicators in this research took into account the technology and economic aspects. The technology aspects help evaluate the technical planning of installations that are possible to build in the dam. The economic aspect of feasibility evaluates the net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and the payback period of renewable energy installation. This analysis aimed to get a comprehensive insight from the potential hydropower energy that exists at the research locations and conduct a feasibility study based on techno-economic analysis to develop renewable energy. The results showed that 15.85 meters had the most significant potential of hydropower by generating 290 kW continuous power with a feed-in tariff of 0.054 USD/kWh. The electricity was feasible to offer to the government electrical company. Moreover, this project had a payback period of 8 years, and NPV of 64,005 USD, and an IRR Project of 11.86%.

Scenarios for the Peruvian Rural Electrification Program

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Mendoza G. ◽  
Maximiliano Arroyo U. ◽  
Wilson Jime´nez
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Rural Electrification ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Private Investors ◽  
Renewable Energy Generation

The rural electrification program initiated in Peru in order to achieve the 2012 rural electrification target was developed to forecast energy systems from both conventional and renewable resources. This program has proposed three scenarios for gradual increasing of the amount of renewable energy generation (36% of the 2012 target). However, it’s necessary to analyze the situation because the renewable energy rural market shows a low income for private investors although it has a high social impact. So, there is still significant risk for the development of renewable energy systems that could be minimized by using decentralized biomass energy systems with the application of small-scale-technologies.

scholarly journals Combustion temperature analysis in a fluidized-bed reactor by utilizing palm oil biomass for a renewable energy

2021 ◽  
Vol 1195 (1) ◽  
pp. 012005
Author(s):  
Erdiwansyah ◽  
Mahidin ◽  
Husni Husin ◽  
Nasaruddin ◽  
Muhibbuddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Combustion Temperature ◽  
Palm Kernel ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Biomass Fuel ◽  
Fluidized Bed Combustion ◽  
Maximum Emission

Abstract Biomass from palm oil is a renewable energy source that can be utilized and has very promising availability. Biomass energy is a renewable and sustainable energy that can replace conventional (fossil) fuels. The main objective of the experiment in this article is to analyze the combustion temperature, emissions, and efficiency of palm oil biomass fuel to use and applied in rural/remote areas. The palm oil biomass used in this study is palm kernel shells, empty fruit bunches, oil palm midrib, and oil palm fibers. The experiments in the research carried out in a fluidized-bed combustion chamber designed explicitly with capacities of up to 5 kg of biomass. The results of operations on fluidized-bed when the valve is open 100%, 75%, and 50% with overall palm oil biomass show a high combustion temperature. The highest combustion temperature was recorded in the TC test for 100% open valves with 3 kg biomass of 943°C. While the minimum combustion temperature obtained on TF2 at 50% open valve with 1 kg biomass of 619°C, overall combustion temperatures in this experiment showed high results. The maximum emission for O2 is 20.4% which is obtained at 50% open valve, while for CO2 the maximum emission is produced when 100% open valve is 19.9% with a biomass weight of 1 kg and 3 kg, respectively. The yield for maximum combustion efficiency when using 1 kg of biomass recorded at 50% open valve was 94.9%. While the minimum efficiency of 87.7% is obtained when the valve is 100% open with biomass of 2 kg. As the biomass fuel used in fluidized-bed increases, the combustion temperature also increases significantly.

scholarly journals The Knowledge of People About the Use of Renewable Energy and Environmental Awareness in Their Area, Irbid Governorate as a Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 365-371
Author(s):  
Samia Ayyoub Salim Ayyoub ◽  
Nuha Mahmoud Mesleh Radaydeh
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Photovoltaic Cells ◽  
Renewable Resource ◽  
Energy System ◽  
The North ◽  
The Government

In the global effort to curb energy consumption and promote a sustainable lifestyle for our societies, we must strive to lower our energy needs in all aspects of our lives. One of the biggest contributors to our energy requirements are the buildings we spend most of our time inside. Buildings’ energy consumption can take many forms, such as, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and lighting systems in order to create a comfortable environment for the users. One way of reducing buildings’ energy consumption is the use of renewable resource for energy. The main aim of this research is to measure and assess the public perceptions, knowledge and awareness of the concept of renewable energy, with specific regards to the use of solar photovoltaic cells, as well as investigate the desire to spend on the installation of renewable energy sources. Data was collected through a survey questionnaire applied in Irbid governorate in the north of Jordan. The statistical SPSS program was used to analyze closed-ended questionnaires and obtain numerical results based on arithmetical averages and percentages. The results show people are adequately aware of the benefits of renewable energy and most would like to have photovoltaic cells installed. However, 54.35% of the study sample live in apartments and do not have the space for the installation. 70.1% are open to the idea of sharing the solar energy system with their neighbors. 50% thought that the photovoltaic cells affected the aesthetics of the architecture style of the buildings especially the more traditional styles. It is concluded that the government needs to build a large-scale solar energy project to sustainably produce electricity instead of relying on individuals who generally lack the ability or the space for such systems, taking in note that the general public supports such concepts.

THE APPLICATION OF LASER IN THERMAL TREATMENT OF SOLID PARTICLES AND GAS-PHASE OF BIOMASS PROCESSING-A REVIEW

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mat Junoh ◽  
Farid Nasir Ani
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Gas Phase ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Solid Particles ◽  
Laser Technique ◽  
Synthesis Of Nanoparticles ◽  
Biomass Processing ◽  
Versatile Tool ◽  
The Government

Application of laser in heating technique of both organic gas-phase and solid particles for thermochemical decomposition at elevated temperatures in the absence of oxygen is presently a challenging area. Laser pyrolysis is a powerful and a versatile tool for the gas-phase synthesis of nanoparticles. Generally, the purpose of pyrolysis is not only for energy production but also for the production of chemical feedstocks. This paper reviews on the pyrolysis activities, generally in Malaysia and the utilization of laser in pyrolysis for renewable energy and materials application. Malaysia is a well-known for palm oil producer country in the world, generating significant wastes yearly from oil palm mills such as empty fruit brunch (EFB), shell, fiber and palm oil mill effluent (POME) has put the government to solve these wastes problem by doing research on the development of renewable energy and materials. This reviews concluded that there are new area of research for the utilization of waste material by using laser technique.

scholarly journals Research on Potential Evaluation and Sustainable Development of Rural Biomass Energy in Gansu Province of China

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3800 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheng Zhong ◽  
Shuwen Niu ◽  
Yipeng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Gansu Province ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Development Potential ◽  
North West ◽  
The North

The development and utilization of renewable energy is an important way to solve the environmental dilemma. Biomass energy is a kind of renewable energy and one of the most widely distributed and easily accessible energy forms. It has currently become a main direction of renewable energy development. This paper took Gansu Province of China as the research object to calculate its theoretical reserves of biomass energy resources and then evaluate its potential of biomass energy development by using TOPSIS method under different agricultural development and geographical environmental conditions. Spatial autocorrelation analysis was also performed to reveal the spatial distribution and temporal evolution of the potential of biomass energy development in Gansu Province. The results show that: (1) The total reserves of biomass energy resources from agricultural wastes in Gansu Province reach 7.28 × 107 t/year, with equivalent biogas production of about 1.95 × 1010 m3/year. (2) In most counties of Gansu Province, the Ci value is smaller than 0.5000, indicating that the potential of biomass energy development is relatively low in Gansu Province. (3) The spatial agglomeration of biomass energy development potential occurs mainly in the Hexi area, the Gannan area and the Loess Plateau area of East Gansu Province. (4) There is an area with obvious high-low (H-L) agglomeration of biomass energy development potential to the north-west side of the Gannan area with low-low (L-L) agglomeration of biomass energy development potential. It is a key zone to help drive biomass energy development in the Gannan area. (5) The spatial range of positive correlation (high-high and low-low agglomeration) areas shrunk during the evaluation period.

Evaluating Alternative Levels of Water and Sanitation Service for Communities in the Northwest Territories

1974 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald J. Gamble ◽  
Christian T. L. Janssen
Keyword(s):  
Northwest Territories ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Level Of Service ◽  
Water And Sanitation ◽  
Sanitation Services ◽  
The North ◽  
Alternative Water ◽  
The Government

The majority of communities in the Northwest Territories lack the water, sewage, and garbage facilities available in southern Canada. Recently, the Government of the Northwest Territories proposed a multimillion dollar ten-year program to upgrade the water and sanitation services of the sixty-odd communities under its jurisdiction. In this paper, which is a first report on an ongoing project to upgrade the sanitary conditions of settlements in the Northwest Territories, we develop a methodology whereby the cost of the alternative water, sewage, and garbage systems for each community can be determined, compared, and evaluated. This analysis defines the level of service to be recommended in each community.Cost data for sanitary installations in the north are generally not available and therefore need to be estimated. The costs associated with alternative systems are assessed as a function of some one hundred variables, including population, demand for water, distance to the water source, topography, terrain, weather conditions, severity of climate, existence of roads, availability and cost of gravel, general remoteness of the community, freight rates, etc.The basis for comparison of the various level of service alternatives is the net present value of the investment required over the duration of the program, including capital as well as operating expenditures. Actual data for some forty-five communities are used in the calculations.

Quantifying the value proposition for white clover persistence on a New Zealand summer-dry hill-country farm

2020 ◽  
Vol 82 ◽  
pp. 199-209
Author(s):  
Mike B. Dodd ◽  
Katherine N. Tozer ◽  
Iris Vogeler ◽  
Rose Greenfield ◽  
David R. Stevens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
White Clover ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Moisture Stress ◽  
Simulation Modelling ◽  
Low Fertility ◽  
System Modelling ◽  
Value Proposition ◽  
Hill Country ◽  
The North ◽  
Farm System

The improvement in forage quality and quantity of summer-dry hill country pasture resulting from the introduction of clover is well recognised. However, ensuring the persistence of the commonly availablecultivars is challenging, in the face of seasonal moisture stress, intensive grazing, competition from established well-adapted pasture species, low soil fertility and low soil pH – conditions typical of the East Coast of the North Island. Here we quantify the value proposition associated with the introduction of white clover into a case study on a Gisborne sheep and beef farm, using a six-step process. A topographically explicit approach is taken, using an understanding of the underlying spatial variability, based on a combination of soil and pasture measurements, APSIM simulation modelling of pasture growth and farm system modelling of enterprise performance. We show that from a baseline of a typical low-fertility, diverse species hill country pasture, white clover introduction can increase spring and summer forage consumption by 17%, enabling inclusion of an additional 6-month bull finishing enterprise generating a 32% greater carcass weight production and leading to a 49% improvement in farm system EBIT. This represents a positive net present value of over $360,000 for the original investment in white clover establishment into existing pastures.

Renewable Energy on Tribal Lands: A Feasibility Study for a Biomass-to-Energy Plant on the Cocopah Reservation in Arizona

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Lauren K. D’Souza ◽  
William L. Ascher ◽  
Tanja Srebotnjak
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
The United States ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Policy Support ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Energy Plant ◽  
Energy Projects ◽  
Alternative Investment

Native American reservations are among the most economically disadvantaged regions in the United States; lacking access to economic and educational opportunities that are exacerbated by “energy insecurity” due to insufficient connectivity to the electric grid and power outages. Local renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and biomass offer energy alternatives but their implementation encounters barriers such as lack of financing, infrastructure, and expertise, as well as divergent attitudes among tribal leaders. Biomass, in particular, could be a source of stable base-load power that is abundant and scalable in many rural communities. This case study examines the feasibility of a biomass energy plant on the Cocopah reservation in southwestern Arizona. It considers feedstock availability, cost and energy content, technology options, nameplate capacity, discount and interest rates, construction, operation and maintenance (O&M) costs, and alternative investment options. This study finds that at current electricity prices and based on typical costs for fuel, O&M over 30 years, none of the tested scenarios is presently cost-effective on a net present value (NPV) basis when compared with an alternative investment yielding annual returns of 3% or higher. The technology most likely to be economically viable and suitable for remote, rural contexts—a combustion stoker—resulted in a levelized costs of energy (LCOE) ranging from US$0.056 to 0.147/kWh. The most favorable scenario is a combustion stoker with an estimated NPV of US$4,791,243. The NPV of the corresponding alternative investment is US$7,123,380. However, if the tribes were able to secure a zero-interest loan to finance the plant’s installation cost, the project would be on par with the alternative investment. Even if this were the case, the scenario still relies on some of the most optimistic assumptions for the biomass-to-power plant and excludes abatement costs for air emissions. The study thus concludes that at present small-scale, biomass-to-energy projects require a mix of favorable market and local conditions as well as appropriate policy support to make biomass energy projects a cost-competitive source of stable, alternative energy for remote rural tribal communities that can provide greater tribal sovereignty and economic opportunities.

PEMETAAN TEKNOLOGI INDUSTRI KELAPA SAWIT NASIONAL DAN KEBIJAKAN PENGEMBANGANNYA

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Subiyanto Subiyanto
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Oil Industry ◽  
Missing Value ◽  
Technology Capability ◽  
The Government

Palm oil industry in Indonesia has been growing rapidly. But, unfortunately the growth is only effective on upstream industry with low value products, such that potential downstream value added are not explored proportionally. The government is therefore in the process of developing an appropriate policy to strengthen the national palm oil downstream industry. This paper proposes that an approriate policy for developing palm oil downstream industry could be derived from the maps of value chain and existing technology capability of the industry. The result recommends that government policy should emphasize on the supply of raw materials, infrastructure and utilities, as well as developing the missing value chain industry, especially ethoxylation and sulfonation.

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