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Bioenergy Update
Presented by: Glenn Hummel, PE
Agenda / ObjectivesBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
• Introduction to Bioenergy Technology Subcommittee (BTS)
• Report on Recent Achievements & Current Focus and Activities of BTS
• Local Update on Bioenergy Projects and Activities
• Identify Resources for those interested in learning more about Bioenergy field.
WEF Residuals and BiosolidsBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Residuals and Biosolids Committee
• Parent Committee
• Mission: Develop, recommend, and assist in conducting programs to provide information regarding management options, regulatory compliance and current practices for residuals and biosolids.
WEF Residuals and BiosolidsBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Subcommittees
• Specialty Conference
• Outreach & Education
• Agricultural & Industrial Residuals
• Bioenergy Technology
WEF Residuals and BiosolidsBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Major Issues
• Sustainability
• Global Warming
• Value of Nutrients & Energy as “Green” Assets
Bioenergy TechnologyBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Promote the development of information and technology related to bioenergy from wastewater residuals and provide that information the public and WEF Membership.
Bioenergy TechnologyBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Bioenergy TechnologyBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Bioenergy TechnologyBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Bioenergy TechnologyBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Bioenergy TechnologyBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Major Recent Achievements
WEF Brochure
“Bioenergy for Wastewater Treatment”
• Thermal Oxidation• Anaerobic Digestion• Thermal Drying• Biogasification
Bioenergy TechnologyBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Major Recent Achievements
2007 Specialty Conference
Bioenergy Workshop
“Energy Balancing in Bioenergy Utilization Systems”
Bioenergy TechnologyBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Workshop Topics:
• The Optimized Bioenergy Plant
• Cogeneration Using Digester Gas
• Energy Synergy Using Digester Gas with Thermal Drying
Bioenergy TechnologyBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Workshop Topics (cont’d):
• Thermal Oxidation for Electricity Production
• Creating Biofuels from Biosolids
Bioenergy TechnologyBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Major Recent AchievementsPublications (TPUs)• High Performance Anaerobic
Digestion• Biogasification & Other Conversion
Technologies• Thermal Oxidation of Sewage
Solids• Thermal Drying of Wastewater
Solids
Bioenergy TechnologyBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Focus:
Webcast
Bioenergy TechnologyBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Current & On-Going Activities
• Assist RBC Specialty Conference Chair
• Review Guidance, Technical Sessions and Workshops for 2008 Workshop
Bioenergy TechnologyBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Current & On-Going Activities
• Proposal for a Bioenergy Award
• Proposal for a Manual on Energy Conservation in WWTF
Bioenergy TechnologyBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Current & On-Going Activities
• Proposal for Manual on Thermal Drying
• Review of WEF Manuals such as Incineration OM-1
Specialty Conference
• Philadelphia, PA
• March 30 – April 1
Bioenergy in MichiganBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Delhi WWTPIntegrated Biomass to Energy
System– Anaerobic Digestion
• Class A Biosolids• Biogas
– Generation System• Electricity
– Heat Recovery System• Digester Heating
Bioenergy in MichiganBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Delhi WWTPIntegrated Biomass to Energy System– Contract Value: $8.9M– Construction Started: Q4, 2007– Scheduled Start-up: Q1-Q2, 2009– Sludge Volume: 30,000 gpd– Energy: 60 – 120 kW– Heat: ~300,000
BTU/hr
Bioenergy in MichiganBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC)
• Michigan 21st Century – Energy Plan
• Released January 2007– New generation plants– Renewable & Alternative Energy– Energy Efficiency
Bioenergy in MichiganBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Michigan Legislature
• Senate Bill 0947
– Introduced December 2007
– Renewable Portfolio Standards• 10% by 2015
Bioenergy in MichiganBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
Federal Legislature
• HR 3221
• RPS 15% by 2020
• Passed the House in August 2007
Questions?
Resources & ContactsBackground& Mission
Major RecentAchievements
Current Focus& Activities
Local Update
Resources& Contacts
WEF Websitewww.wef.org
Bioenergy Technology Subcommittee Chair:
James Welp Black & [email protected] (513) 984-6630
Presenter: Glenn Hummel [email protected] (586) 978-7200
Thank You!