ARS/USDA is investigating the local utilization of horse manure as an alternative and replacement fuel source for power generation using bio-oil produced via fast pyrolysis at the equine facility at Morrisville State College (MSC). The Aspen Plus based simulation models the production of pyrolysis oil and its combustion in an existing boiler for the generation of electricity. Ultimate and proximate analysis on the manure and its pyrolysis products enabled the defining of the manure as a non-conventional compound and the pyrolysis products as conventional compounds based on stoichiometric formula. Utilizing the co-product bio-char for combustion is also included in this model. The results show potential for displacing a portion of diesel fuel by locally generated horse manure. The mass and energy balances generated by Aspen Plus will be used for a Techno Economic Analysis to size and cost the pyrolysis system for MSC.

ASPEN PLUS modeling of the utilization of horse manure for localized power via fast pyrolysis

244th National Meeting (2012)

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