Carry-over grain stocks as an emergency fuel

H. Davitian and H. Serry

Energy, 1980, vol. 5, issue 12, 1223-1229

Abstract: In a typical year, the U.S. has carry-over stocks of grain with a total energy content of 0.5–1.0 quad (1015Btu). These stocks could serve as an emergency supply of solid fuel which could provide a partial substitute for coal in coal power plants. The technical feasibility of burning grain in coal plants has already been demonstrated. Although the stocks would be a costly substitute for coal, they would be cheaper than some alternate power sources.

Date: 1980
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(80)90064-X

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