CREA Energy Innovations Summit
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Transcript of CREA Energy Innovations Summit
CREA Energy Innovations Summit
Coal Mine MethaneElectric Power Generation
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Julian HuzykProject Manager
Vessels Coal Gas, Inc. 3MW LLC & North Fork Energy LLC
Coal Mine Methane CaptureOperations:• Pennsylvania, Illinois & ColoradoProducts:• Natural Gas• Electric Power• Carbon Offsets• Alternative Energy CreditsRegulatory:• Verified Carbon Standard • California Air Resources Board• CPUC RPS Qualification
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Cambria 33 Resources LLCAbandoned coalmine in PAMethane recovery commenced in 2008Natural gas salesElectric generation30% CH4 inlet gas
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Oxbow Mining LLC’sElk Creek MineSomerset, CO
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3MW LLC& North Fork Energy LLC
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3MW LLC PROJECT SCOPING AND PARTNERING
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Methane Drainage System
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Methane Drainage System
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MDS Modification & Inlet Gas Piping
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Thermal Oxidizer
Surveyed OEM’s
Selection Price Schedule Operational
range PLC
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Combusts Methane Drainage System gas
Enclosed open top cylinder
Sized to allow sufficient residence time to ensure efficient destruction of methane
2 burner rings with multiple vortex inducing nozzles
High turn-down ratio• transition to beneficial
use• back-up combustion
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MCC & SCADA Buildings
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Gas Conditioning Receive gas at 150
⁰F Split stream
between Thermal Oxidizer & Electric Generators
Monitor methane concentration
Compress & condition for delivery to generators
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Electric Generation Equipment
Reviewed OEM engines capable of combusting low CH4 concentrations
Competitive bid evaluation
< 25% CH4 design basis for fuel gas Selected 1.0 MW
units Operational
flexibility Portability
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Electric Generation
1500 hp engines each consume 220 mmbtu/d
1800 rpm Each
generator nominal 1.1 MW of power at 4160 volts
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7,500 KVA Transformer
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Electric Substation Steps 4160
volts up to 46 kV
7,500 KVA base rated transformer
Electric metering
Spare switchgear
Ready expansion capability to
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High Voltage Utility Tie
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Exhaust Heat Recovery
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Oxbow Mining LLC - Elk Creek Mine
Somerset, COVessels Coal Gas Inc™
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NFRIA-WSERCConservation Achievement Award
2011 Pennsylvania Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award
Cambria 33 Project
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Wind4% of U.S. 10% of Colorado$100 B in past decade20% someday?
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It’s Time to Get Real About Climate Protection
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“Since 1997 Colorado has installed nearly $4 billion worth of wind turbines and solar panels. These investments in a clean energy economy are a tremendous accomplishment.”
“But you will know we are serious about tackling climate change when we begin focusing on reducing METHANE emissions, not just on carbon dioxide.”
Randy Udall
2012: Hottest Year Ever for Lower 48Science Magazine
recently published a study showing that
methane and soot reduction would have the most
significant, immediate, and cost effective impact on global warming.
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CARBON DIOXIDE 1 METHANE 21
GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL
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REMOVING 17,000 CARS
Waste Methane from 3MW LLC Saves 100,000 Tons CO2 each year
PLANTING 75,000 ACRES
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Coal WECC Natgas Wind, Solar, Hydro
Waste Methane
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Climate Protection: Waste Methane reduces 3.9 tCO2e/MWH
Climate Damage: tCO2e emissions/MWHVessels Coal Gas INC™
Best Buys First: Waste Methane is one of Colorado’s most cost
effective Climate Investments
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Waste Methane Wind SolarCapital Cost per tCO2e for 20 years.
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waste methane wind solarCapital Cost per MWHR (20 years)
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Best Buys First: Waste Methane is one of Colorado’s most cost
effective energy investments.
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Oxbow Mining LLCElk Creek MineSomerset, CO
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3MW LLC & North Fork Energy LLC