Yep. From my other calculation above it is clear we don’t produce enough burnable trash to make it worthwhile.
I do have a virtually unlimited supply of wood so it would be handy if I could generate my own electricity. Sadly, the systems would be big and maintenance nightmares.
Maybe if there was no other way and the power plants shut down.
From the site I linked to above:
“3) STEAM POWER PLANT 8 HP
Steam power plant consisting of (1) Single cylinder double acting steam engine 8 hp, cylinder dia 4″xstroke 4″, complete with reverse mechanism, hand lubricating pump for cylinder lubrication, drip lubricator for crosshead lubrication and 16″ pulley (2) Water tube Yarrow type boiler suitable for biomass firing with 80 sq ft heating surface including economizer and superheater, test pressure 300psi,working pressure 160 psi complete with water feed pump,water level gauge set, pressure gauge, safety valve, fire grates and 20ft chimney 1 set+ interconnecting pipe lines, valves, pipe fittings etc.Boiler is insulated with cerawool. Shipment volume 2 cu. mt.
COST US$ 4500/- with CD
(4) STEAM POWER PLANT 10 HP
Steam power plant consisting of (1) Double cylinder double acting steam engine 10 hp, each cylinder dia 3″xstroke 4″, complete with reverse mechanism, hand lubricating pump for cylinder lubrication, drip lubricator for crosshead lubrication and 12″ pulley (2) Water tube Yarrow type boiler suitable for biomass firing with 90 sq ft heating surface including economizer and superheater, test pressure 300psi,working pressure 160 psi complete with water feed pump,water level gauge set, pressure gauge, safety valve, fire grates and 20ft chimney 1 set+ interconnecting pipe lines, valves, pipe fittings etc. Boiler is insulated with cerawool. Shipment volume 3.5 cu. mt.
COST US$ 5600/- with CD”