Chemical Engineering Economics

Cost and performance analysis of biomass-based integrated gasification combined-cycle (BIGCC) power systems

“…For the utility turbine case, two gasification trains of equal size were used to provide the required quantity of fuel gas to the turbine. The boost compressor for the gasification air was sized based on the ASPEN/SP simulation and its cost determined from a standard references [23], [24], [25], [26].…”

Determining the cost of producing ethanol from corn starch and lignocellulosic feedstocks

“…Operating and maintenance supplies, overhead and taxes, and insurance were calculated based on literature references. 30,31,32 No state or federal tax credits, nor small producer credits or incentives were assumed for either process. …”

Economic Analysis of Coal Gasification Plant for Electricity and Thermal Energy Supplies in Indonesia

“…This referred to similar type/scale of plants in Indonesia, e.g. small-scale steam power plant [17]. The electricity tariff was obtained from the sum of electricity selling price and transmission cost.…”