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The Evaluation of The Feasibility of Using Palm Pressed Fiber and Palm Kernel Shell to Generate Electricity.

Author : Ikenna. N and Ogueke N.V , Okoronkwo C. A Journa Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING TRENDS Country : India Volume: 9 issue: 6 Year: 2023 Views : 600
Abstract:
This study evaluates the feasibility of using palm pressed fiber (PPF) and palm kernel shell (PKS) as boiler fuels to generate electricity for 1500 domestic households in a rural community. The methods adopted for data acquisition include field trips, consultation with relevant government agencies like NERC, and consultation with notable equipment manufacturers. The field trip conducted involves regular site visits to smallholder palm oil mills in Imo and Abia states, Nigeria. Consultations with relevant government agencies were carried out to get the accurate data needed for analysis and compilation. Technical consultations with reputable equipment manufacturers were taken to get an accurate cost estimation in line with power-generating capacity. The data obtained were used to determine the energy demands of the community where the biomass system is situated using relevant governing equations. The results obtained from the feasibility study showed that 1,500 households in the chosen community require approximately 3 MW of electricity per hour, while the average PPF and PKS production rate from the procurement states is 66480 kg/hour. It is estimated that 34.5 MW of electricity could be obtained using 15,000 kg of fuel. In addition, the study showed that an average specific investment cost of ?87 per KWhr could be obtained when PPF and PKS are used to generate electricity. When compared to the present average electricity consumption rate of ?88.3 per KWhr to ?112 per KWhr of three (3) different electricity distribution companies in Nigeria using fossil fuel for power generation and its environmental impact, it is worthwhile and exigent to harness and integrate these energy resources (biomass) into the national energy mix for electricity sustainability and development. In view of the above, it is therefore feasible to generate electricity for more than 1,500 domestic community households using PPF and PKS at a reasonable cost when compared to the existing fossil fuels presently used.

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