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Renewable Energy: An Engine for Regional Economy and a
Gateway to Communities
Peter Ping Liu, Ph D, PE, OCP, CQE and CSTMProfessor and Coordinator of Graduate Study
School of TechnologyCenter for Clean Energy Research and Education
Eastern Illinois University
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As of April 8, 2011, the oil price is $112.79 in NYMEX.
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Renewable energy to reduce dependence to petroleum resources.
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Renewable Energy Center
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Process Flow DiagramCourtesy Gary Reed
wood chips, miscanthusor other chopped biomassstored in hopper for fuel
chips moved by augeras needed
chips are “gasified” at 1350 degrees
gas is combusted in a boiler
soluble ash
low-emissions discharge through stack
campus steam
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27,000 green ton per year 7 semi-truck load per day 10 day storage capacity on site
Biomass (Wood Chip) Consumption
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Create and provide opportunities for faculty, students and staff engaged in study of clean energy across the whole campus.
Center for Clean Energy Research and Education
(CENCERE)
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Departments involved so far: Biological sciences Chemistry Communication studies Economics Geology/Geography Physics Technology
Center for Clean Energy Research and Education
(CENCERE)
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An Energy Research and Education Lab serving the campus and the region.
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Renewable Energy Center
Energy Research and Education Lab (including a business incubator)
Energy Crop Plots
Energy Park at EIUAn Engine for Regional Economy
A Gateway to Communities
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