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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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Questions?