22nd Annual IDEA Campus Energy Conference Northern Michigan University Renewable Solid Fuel Boiler Project Presented By: Robert Ryan, P.E. Northern Michigan University Randy Russell, P.E. HDR Cummins & Barnard
Northern Michigan University - Location Marquette, MI Located on the South Shore of Lake Superior in Marquette in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Traveling to Northern Michigan University From Detroit = 454 Miles From Chicago = 380 Miles From Minneapolis = 409 Miles
Northern Michigan University Campus Covers 320 Acres Centrally Located in the City of Marquette Founded in 1899, Granted University Status in 1963 1 of 15 State Supported Public Universities 180 Undergraduate Programs, 25 Graduate Programs
Northern Michigan University Highlights Include: New Art and Design Center, New Science Complex, Classroom Facilities centered in academic mall area, Public TV and Radio Stations, USOEC,and The Superior Dome - Largest Wooden Dome Structure in the World (8,000 seats) 10 Residential Campus Housing Areas 3,331 Students Recent Dorm Renovations LEED Certified Silver Awards
Northern Michigan University Enrollment: 9,358 Students 8,634 Undergraduate 724 Graduate Faculty: 313 Full Time Faculty, 130 Part time Student to Faculty Ratio: 23:1 Campus has 934 Employees Undergraduate Programs in Several Disciplines Including: Nursing, Art & Design, Theater, Physical Education, Media Studies, Computer Science and More Graduate Programs in 25 Fields
Northern Michigan University Home to the United States Olympic Education Center The USOEC Training Center is 1 of 4 USA Olympic Training Centers Only Facility Designated as an Education Center Glenn T. Seaborg Science Complex: Modern Science and Laboratory Facility and Separate K-12 Program in Mathematics and Science Glenn Seaborg: Locally born recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1951
Northern Michigan University Achievements More than 90% of NMU Alumni are Employed Full- Time of Continuing Education within Six Months of Graduation The Placement Rate for Pre- Medical and Pre-Dental Students is 90% In the past Six years, 92.8% of Teacher Education Graduates Passed the Michigan Teacher Certification subject Area Tests Compared to Statewide Average of 85.38%
NMU - Sports Varsity USOEC CLUB and INTRAMURAL Men s Varsity Women s Varsity Basketball Basketball Football Cross Country Golf Nordic Skiing Ice Hockey Soccer Nordic Skiing USOEC (Olympic) Boxing Freestyle Wrestling Greco-Roman Wrestling Speed skating (short track) Weight Lifting Swimming & Diving Track & Field Volleyball
NMU - Road Map to 2015 Road Map to 2015 Strategic Plan Initiatives, Goals and Priorities Faculty Staff Students Administrators, Alumni Highlights: Upper Peninsula Location Strong Technology Environment International & Cultural Growth Innovation, Development of Meaningful Lives, Overall Community Engagement, Environmental Awareness WEBSITE: http://www.nmu.edu/roadmap2015/
NMU Marquette Area Plants Northern Michigan University Heating Plant Stack (left) Wisconsin Electric Presque Isle Power Plant (center). Local Marquette Recorded Snow Fall as of 1-20-09 is Already Over 150
Proposed New Plant Strategic Plan Ripley Heating Plant was Constructed in late 1960s Most Campus Buildings are Heated and Cooled by the Ripley Heating Plant (approx 60 buildings) Power for Campus is Centralized at the Heating Plant Randy Russell - HDR Cummins & Barnard will Discus the Combined Heat and Power Plant Addition Proposed for Construction Next to the Existing Plant
Michigan Upper Peninsula Snow Handling Michigan UP Snow Blower! 454 Cubic Inch Big Block Chevy V8 412 Horsepower 430 Ft-Lbs Torque
System Overview Existing NMU Ripley Heating Plant Three Existing Gas/Oil Fired Boilers Two Installed New in 2006 70,000 PPH each @ 120 PSIG Three Campus Power Loops Fed From 12.47 kv Switchgear New in 2006 Two New 50,000 Gallon Double Wall Underground Fuel Storage Tanks
Existing Campus Steam Distribution System Total Length of Existing Steam & Condensate System ~ 2 miles Total Sq Ft Heated by Ripley Plant ~ 3 Million Existing Piping is Direct Buried and Tunnel Systems New Supply to Marquette General Hospital ~ 1300 ft
Solid Fuel Cogeneration Plant Project Development Gas Turbine Feasibility Study Conducted in 1999 Concluded That Gas Turbine Option was Not Feasible Ripley Upgrade Study Conducted in 2004 Recommended Replacement of Two Existing Boilers Recommended Addition of New Solid Fuel Boiler Cogeneration Facility Adjacent to Existing Heating Plant
Solid Fuel Cogeneration Plant Project Development University Needs - Recent Study Recommendations Better Energy Efficiency Utilization of Renewable Resources Reduction of Bottom Line Costs and Large Savings Potential Better Available Fuel Resources Utilization Reasons for Solid Fuel Project Cogeneration Opportunities Cost of Natural Gas vs. Waste Wood Use of Green Product Uses Renewable Source Wood Based Steam Supply to Campus Potential for Reducing Electrical Costs
Solid Fuel Cogeneration Plant Project Development Recommended Circulating Fluidized Bed Design for Future Fuel Flexibility Fuel Deliveries By Truck Adjacent to Sugarloaf Road - Main Truck Route Average Wood Fuel Consumption 11 Tons per Hour Eight 35-Ton Truck Deliveries per Day Fuel Storage Wood Storage in Silos at Ripley Heating Plant Bulk Storage at Supplier Facilities Nearby Possible Use of Renewafuel (Pelletized Wood Product) Third Party Project Review Conducted By an Independent Consultant Confirmed Project Assumptions and Approach
NMU Solid Fuel Cogeneration Plant Effective Use of Heat in Fuel at Peak Efficiency Typical Coal Plant Energy Use 9% 660 MW example 3700 PSIG, 1050 F/1100 F Reheat 53% 38% Heat Input = 5400 MMBTU/Hr Useful Heat (Electric) = 2050 MMBTU/Hr Useful Heat (Steam) = 0 MMBTU/Hr Total Useful Heat = 2050 MMBTU/Hr Useful Heat Waste Heat Auxiliary Power Auxiliary Power = 500 MMBTU/Hr Wasted Heat = 2900 MMBTU/Hr
NMU Solid Fuel Cogeneration Plant Cogeneration or Combined Heat & Power CHP Plant Energy Use 9% 8 MW Ave / 10 MW Max 70,000 lb/hr Extraction Steam for Heating 29% 62% Heat Input = 136 MMBTU/Hr Useful Heat (Electric) = 22 MMBTU/Hr Useful Heat (Steam) = 70 MMBTU/Hr Total Useful Heat = 92 MMBTU/Hr Useful Heat Waste Heat Auxiliary Power Auxiliary Power Wasted Heat = 9.7 MMBTU/Hr = 34.3 MMBTU/Hr
Solid Fuel Cogeneration Plant STG Heat Balance Diagram Net Output 9 MW (s) 7 MW (w) Aux Power ~ 1 MW Extraction Steam to Campus Distribution Header 30 k PPH (s) 95 k PPH (w)
Solid Fuel Cogeneration Plant Fuel Considerations Fuel Availability Wood Residue Chips, Bark, Fines, Mixed, Other Over 1 Million Tons per Year Produced in Upper Peninsula Marquette County 250,000 Tons per Year Several Lumber Companies & Mills within 150 Miles Of Marquette
Solid Fuel Cogeneration Plant Technical Considerations Wood Fuel Sourcing Study: Contacted Area Wood Suppliers and Processors Held Group Meeting to Discuss Project Response Was Very Positive
Solid Fuel Cogeneration Marquette General Hospital Partnering Conducted Hospital Steam Consumption Study Annual Steam Flow Range Low Average ~7,000 PPH Low Peak ~10,000 PPH High Average ~18,000 PPH High Peak ~30,000 PPH Substantial Annual Savings for Hospital Maintain Existing Boilers for Emergency Backup
Solid Fuel Cogeneration Marquette General Hospital Partnering Benefits To NMU Creates Synergy with the Other Major Gas User in Area Easy to Interconnect to Existing Distribution System Reasonable Costs Compared to Benefits Provides Cash Flow to NMU Supports Overall Project Benefits to MGH Provides Substantial Yearly Savings with Minimum Risk Provides Additional Source of Steam (Redundancy) Could Result in More Cost Effective Use of Existing Hospital Space and Possibly Staff if New Facility is Built at Ripley
Solid Fuel Cogeneration Marquette General Hospital Partnering New 12 Steam Line to MGH Provides ~100 psi Supply at Hospital Based on 80% Diversity on NMU System Steam Loads Allows Operation at 150 PSIG at Ripley (Extraction Pressure) Allows Utilization of Existing High Pressure Hospital Equipment (Laundry, Autoclaves, etc.)
Solid Fuel Cogeneration Plant Research Facility Alternative Energy Research 20,000 Ft 2 Research, Conference Room, And Classroom Space Located Adjacent To Proposed Solid-fuel Boiler Plant Combines Cutting-edge Renewable Fuel Research With Training Of Students Coursework For NMU s Alternative Energy Minor Independent Student Research Projects
Solid Fuel Cogeneration Plant Research Facility Research Areas for NMU s 20,000 Sq Ft Research Lab: Carbon Capture Area to Study Algae Reduction of Carbon Footprint of Solid Fuel Boiler Briquette Production Area to Study Fuel Opportunity From Campus Waste Paper Stack Emissions Area to Study Gasification Of Boiler Emissions To Liquid Alcohol Fuels
Solid Fuel Cogeneration Plant Research Facility Algae Investigations Optimization Of Algae Growth Conditions To Use Maximal Amount Of CO 2 In A Northern Climate Gene Expression Studies To Characterize Species Of Algae & To Select Best Species To Use At NMU
NMU Solid Fuel Cogeneration Plant QUESTIONS?