Estudio de las posibilidades de uso de residuos forestales de la granja Irquis para la generación de energía eléctrica

Abstract

The present work has as objective to analyze the possibility of implementing a system of electric power generation using residual biomass from the forest of pines of the University of Cuenca’s Irquis farm. The methodology used to estimate the amount of residual biomass in the forest is initially shown. Laboratory tests are realized to determine the heating power of the biomass. This determines that the best method for energy use is the Rankine Cycle. From the results, the electrical potential of the project is estimated; considering as scenarios a plant of 0.6 MW or 1 MW, if the existing potential is dispatched in 5 or 3 years, respectively. The environmental and social impact that the project would generate is considered and an improvement plan is proposed. Finally, a cost analysis is carried out and the conclusions and recommendations of the project are established.