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Microalgae Commodities from Coal Plant Flue Gas CO2DE-FE0026490, 10/01/15– 09/30/17, Andy Aurelio, Program Manager
Funding: DOE NETL: $863,327Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) Cost Share: $282,640
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John Benemann, P.I., Tryg Lundquist, Co-P.I., Kyle Poole, Project Engineer
MicroBio Engineering Inc.
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PROJECT PARTICIPANTS
• MicroBio Engineering Inc. (MBE), Prime , P.I.: John Benemann, CEO TEAs, LCAs, gap analyses, ponds for OUC & UF, Project management
• Subrecipients:– Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC): Stanton Energy Center (SEC)
power plant /site data; 0perate algae ponds at SEC with flue gas CO2
– Univ. of Florida (UF): operate test ponds, algae anaerobic digestion– Arizona State Univ.: Train OUC and UF staff in algae cultivation– Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), Lifecycle Associates
(LCA), SFA Pacific Inc.: LCA, TEA and engineering assistance to MBE
SFADale
Simbeck
MBEJohn
Benemann
MBE Tryg
Lundquist
OUCRob
Teegarden
UFAnn
Wilkie
ASUTom
Dempster
SIODominickMendola
LCAStefan
Unnasch
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• Facilities Designs• Algae Equipment • R&D, Enginnering Consulting• Techno-Economic Analyses• Life Cycle Assessments
• Wastewater Reclamation• Biofuels, Biofertilizers• AquaFeeds, Nutritionals
J. Benemann T. Lundquist 3
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MicroBio Engineering Inc. RNEW® Process: Algal Wastewater Treatmentwith Biofuels Production, Water/Nutrients Reclamation, Biofertilizers
RecycleNutrientsEnergyWater
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Air only + CO2
CO2 supply maximizes algal biomass production and achieves complete nutrient assimilation in wastewater treatment.
Algae cultures, wastewater treatment require CO2
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Two 3.5-acre raceways
Paddle wheels
Microalgae Municipal Wastewater treatment, Delhi, CA Site of DOE BETO Funded Projects - MicroBio Engineering / CalPoly
Facultative Ponds (inflow)
Settling Effluent Ponds Pond
Percolation/ drying beds
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Two 3.5-acre raceways
Paddle wheels
Technology Background: Municipal Wastewater treatment Delhi, CA, Site of DOE BETO Supported Projects by MBE / CalPoly
Facultative Ponds (inflow)
Settling Effluent Ponds Pond
Percolation/ drying beds
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Algae harvested by in-pond settling, then solar dried
~100,000 gallons of ~3% solids algae biomass in settling basin
Concrete drying pad8
Solar Dried Algae (for biofertilizer)
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Low-Cost Conversion of Algal Biomass to Biogas (CH4/CO2)based on covered lagoon anaerobic digester technology
(here 5 acre dairy wastewater digester in California)
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DOE-NETL DE-FE0026490: Overall Project Objectives“Microalgae Commodities from Coal Plant Flue Gas CO2”
• Primary Objective: detailed site-specific Techno-economic Analysis (TEA) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCAs) for the Orlando Utilities Commission Stanton Energy Center (OUC-SEC) coal-fired power plant for CO2 utilization /mitigation options.
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Orlando Utilities Commission Stanton Energy Center (OUC-SEC ) two ~450 MW Coal-fired Power Plants
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DOE-NETL DE-FE0026490: Overall Project Objectives“Microalgae Commodities from Coal Plant Flue Gas CO2”
• Primary Objective: detailed site specific Techno-economic Analysis (TEA) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCAs) for the Orlando Utilities Commission Stanton energy Center (OUC-SEC) coal-fired power plant for CO2 utilization /mitigation options:
Case 1 (Budget Period 1) Biogas production from algal biomass to replace coal for maximum CO2 utilization and mitigation, andCase 2 (Budget Period 2) Production of commodity microalgae animal feeds, for maximum beneficial economic use of flue gas CO2
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OUC-SEC~900 MW Coal-fired PP
Landfill
Landfill Gas
Biogas to Power Plant
Future Algae Farm (100 ponds; 1,000 acres) Wastewater or
freshwater +fertilizers
Case 1 (1st Yr): Flue-gas CO2Algae biogas power plant
Flue Gas CO2 & Electricity
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OUC-SEC~900 MW Coal-fired PP
Landfill
Landfill Gas
Biogas
Future Algae Farm (100 ponds; 1,000 acres)
Wastewater
Case 1b. (1st Yr) Flue gas CO2Algae biogas RNG
Flue Gas CO2 & Electricity
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to pipeline or Vehicle Fuel
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OUC-SEC~900 MW Coal-fired PP
Animal Feeds
Future Algae Farm (100 ponds; 1,000 acres) Freshwater
+ Fertilizers
Case 2. Algae animal feed production (2nd year, current)
Flue Gas CO2 & Electricity
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DOE-NETL DE-FE0026490: Overall Project Objectives“Microalgae Commodities from Coal Plant Flue Gas CO2”• Primary Objective: detailed site specific Techno-economic
Analysis (TEA) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCAs) for the Orlando Utilities Commission Stanton energy Center OUC-SEC Coal-fired power plant for CO2 utilization /mitigation options:
Case 1 (Budget Period 1) Biogas production from algal biomass to replace coal for maximum CO2 mitigation (Budget Period 1), andCase 2 (Budget Period 2) Production of commodity microalgae animal feeds, for maximum beneficial economic use of flue gas CO2
• Secondary Objective: experimental work at OUC-SEC and UF to demonstrate biomass production using flue gas CO2 and native algal strains for conversion to biogas and animal feed
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Experimental Work
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Experimental work: growth of native algae in raceway ponds at OUC (with flue gas) and U. Florida (for biogas)
• Four 3.5-m2 raceways at each location
• At OUC and UF, determine seasonal productivities of natural algal strains/consortia, optimize hydraulic residence times, analyze biochemical composition, effects of flue gas contaminants.
• At OUC, compare flue gas to pure CO2.
• At UF, algal cultivation, biogas (methane) yields.18
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Experimental Algae Raceway™ Ponds fabricated by MicroBioEngineering Inc. (MBE) and installed /operated at/by OUC-SEC
Erin Bell
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Flue gas from scrubbers to condensate traps to pump to pilot ponds
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EricCostello
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Flue gas from scrubbers to condensate traps to pump to pilot ponds with CO2 consumed by algae
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Microalgae observed at OUC-SEC Ponds
Rob Teegarden
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Filamentous algae dominated the OUC Ponds, which allows for easy harvesting of the biomass.
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Jan-Jun 2017 productivity averaged 14 g/m2-d at OUC. Weeks of rain are the major detriment to productivity.
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Pilot ponds at University of Florida - Gainesville
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Prof. Ann Wilkie
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At UF: Bioflocculating cultures that settle
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SEC and UF algae anaerobically digested at UF to
determine CH4 yield
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Site Selection for TEA/LCA at OUC-SEC
for a commercial 1,000 acre system
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Potential Sites near OUC-SEC
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Site Selected for Study
OUC-SEC~900 MW Coal-fired PP
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Eastern Regional Water Reclamation Facility
Orange County Water Reclamation
Location of 1,000 acre (400 ha) algae farm
2 miles from OUC-SEC(flue gas transport is a
major limitation)
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Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
OUC-SEC~900 MW Coal-fired PP
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Flue Gas Conditioning and Transfer Operating Parameters
Parameter Value
Operating Temperature/ Pressure 70 F / 40 psig
Flue Gas Composition 11% CO2, balance N2, some O2
(trace contaminants, NOx, etc.)
Avg. Flow (15 g/m2-day biomass) 17,000 cfm @ 68 F and 1 atm/day
Peak hourly Flow (summer) 122,000 cfm @ 68 F and 1 atm/hr
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Case 1 TEA/LCA . Power Plant Flue Gas CO2 Algae Biogas
1a. Flue Gas CO2 Algal Biomass Biogas
Replace Coal
1b. Flue Gas CO2 Algal Biomass Biogas RNG
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Case 1aFlue Gas CO2 Algae Ponds Biogas Replace Coal
Farm Size: 400 ha (1,000 acres), 2 miles to OUC SEC Power Plant
Productivity*: 33 g afdw/m2-day (annual average)*
50 g afdw/m2-day (peak daily, in summer)*
Flue Gas CO2 Efficiency of Capture into Algal Biomass: 55%
Make-up Water Source: Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
Make-up Water Rate: 38,700 m3/d (10 MGD)
*High productivity to be achieved by complete recycling of biogas digester effluents
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Case 1a – Algae derived biogas to replace coal in PP.
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Case 1a. Biogas to Power Plant Carbon Utilization Summary
Description Value Units
Coal Electricity Carbon Intensity 286.5 g CO2eq/MJe
Total Biogas HHV Energy Generated 492,138,000 MJ/yr
Total Biogas Electricity Generated 99,122,000 MJe/yr
Total Reduction in GHG Emissions 28,400 CO2eq mt/yr
Percent of OUC-SEC Emissions 0.7%
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Case 1a - Biogas to Power Plant: CAPEX Summary
Production Ponds21%
14%, Site Development
Biofuels Processing12%
Land9%
CO2 & Electrical Distribution
9%Engineering &
Construction Fee7%
Project Contingency
6%
Working Capital4%
Field Expenses4%
Prorateable Expenses3%
Dewatering System3%
Other Costs (Start-…Make-up Water Syste,2%Inoculum Ponds
2%Warehouse
1%
Total Investment: $132, million
Debt:Equity financing 80:20%
Debt (Bond Payment, 20 yr@5%): $8,500,000 /yr
ROI (15%): $3,900,000 /yr
MicroBio Engineering Inc engineering designs, cost analysis. Financial parameters: Davis et al 2016, NREL
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Case 1a -Biogas to Power Plant: OPEX SummaryCAPEX (Bond + Equity) $12,400 000 /yr
Operating Costs: $11,600,000 /yr
Biogas @ $2 /mmBtu: $933,000 /yr
CO2 Mitigation Cost (biogasto replace coal): $816 /mt CO2
Labor20%
Depreciation34%
Property Insurance &
Tax 7%
Equipment Maintenance
15%
Electricity7%
Make-up Water…
Fertilizer 2%
MicroBio Engineering Inc engineering designs, cost analysis. Financial parameters: Davis et al 2016, NREL
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Case 1b: Production of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)
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OUC-SEC~900 MW Coal-fired PP
Landfill
Landfill Gas
Biogas
Future Algae Farm (100 ponds; 1,000 acres)
Wastewater
Case 1b. Alternative Process: Algae WWT biogas RNG
Flue Gas CO2 & Electricity
Renewable NaturalGas RNG) to pipelineor Vehicle Fuel
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$230
RIN, $129
LCFS, $102
$0
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$150
$200
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RIN/LCFS Credits($17/mmBtu)*
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Costs = $816 / mt CO2 Revenues = $461 / mt CO2
NET : $355 /mt CO2 avoided
Case 1b - RNG Alternative: Biogas production + Wastewater Treatment (12 million gallons/day); remove CO2 from biogas to
upgrade to RNG (‘Renewable Natural Gas’) for pipelines, vehicles.
$/MT CO2 avoided . .
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Costs $816/mt CO2Revenues: $806/mt CO2
Net : $10 /mt of CO2 emissions avoided
$575
$129
$102
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
Wastewater Revenue($1750/MG)
RIN/LCFS Credits($17/mmBtu)
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Case 1b - RNG Alternative: Biogas production + Wastewater Treatment (increase to 30 million gallons/day); remove CO2 from biogas to upgrade to RNG (‘Renewable Natural Gas’) for
pipelines, vehicles.
$/MT CO2 avoided . .
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Case 2. Animal Feed Case
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Animal Feed Case Design ParametersFarm Size: 400 ha
Productivity: 18 g/m2*d (annual avg.) 35 g/m2–day (peak)
Flue Gas Source: OUC-SEC CFPP
Distance to Farm: 2 miles
Flue Gas CO2 Uptake Efficiency: 55%
Water Source: Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
Blowdown Rate: 5%
Make-up Water Rate: 38,700 m3/d (10 MGD)
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LCA Modeling ParametersLCA Model Type: Long-term Consequential (Co-product allocation)
LCIA Method: US EPA TRACI v2.1
Modeling Software: openLCA
Data Sources: • OUC-SEC specific flue gas characteristics• Orange County reclaimed water characteristics• Mass balance of algae, MBE ESPE model• Ecoinvent US regional utilities (electricity, natural gas)
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Soybean and Algae Feed Characteristics
Soybeans* Freshwater Algae*
Protein 42% 45%
Oil 22% 20%
Carbohydrates & Other Organics
36% 35%
Nitrogen Content 6.7% 7.2%
*Ash free dry weight basis, based on Soybeans 13% moisture and 4% ash content.
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Feed Content Essential Amino AcidsSoybeans1 Freshwater Algae2
Isoleucine 4.54 4.54
Leucine 7.78 8.56
Lysine 6.38 6.97
Methionine + Cystine 2.59 2.73
Phenylalanine + Tyrosine 8.08 8.63
Threonine 3.86 4.96
Valine 4.80 5.82
1 Berk, Z. “Chapter 1 The Soybean.” Technology of Production of Edible Flours and Protein Products from Soybeans. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 1992.2 Boyd, C. E. (1973). Amino Acid Composition of Freshwater Algae. Arch Hydrobiol vol. 72:1-9.
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Filamentous Microalgae Animal Feed Production
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Animal Feed Financial Summary CAPEXTotal Capital Investment: $125,000,000
Percent financed by debt: 80%
Percent Financed by equity:20%
Bond Payment (20 yr pond at 5%): = $8,030,000 /yr
Return on Equity (15%) = $3,750,000 /yr
Site Development
Land
CO2 & Electrical
Distribution
Dewatering System
Project Contingency
Engineering & Construction
Working Capital
Prorateable Expenses
Field Expenses
Make-up Water System
Other Costs (Start-up, permits, etc)
Inoculum Ponds, Drying, and Warehouse
Production Ponds
MicroBio Engineering Inc engineering designs, cost analysis. Financial parameters: Davis et al 2016, NREL
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Animal Feed Financial Summary OPEXBond Repayment: $8,500,000 /yr
Return on Equity:$3,900,000 /yr
Operating Costs:$11,600,000 /yr
Animal Feed Selling Price $965/mt
Labor
Depreciation
Property Insurance &
Tax
Equipment Maintenance
Electricity
Fertilizer
Make-up Water
Natural Gas
MicroBio Engineering Inc engineering designs, cost analysis. Financial parameters: Davis et al 2016 NREL
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LCA (life Cycle Assessment ) for Animal Feeds LCA Model Type: Long-term Consequential (Co-products)
LCIA Method: US EPA TRACI v2.1
Modeling Software: openLCA
Data Inputs:
• OUC-SEC flue gas composition • WWT Plant reclaimed water
• MicroBio Engineering Inc. TEA Algae TEA /Engineering Model
• Ecoinvent US regional utilities (electricity, natural gas)
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Animal Feed Carbon Utilization Summary
Description Value Units
Global Warming Potential of Algae Feed -0.473 kg CO2-eq/kg
Fraction of Carbon in Algal Biomass 47%
Mass of Algal Feed Produced 26,300 mt/yr
CO2 Captured in Feed 45,300 mt/yr
OUC-SEC CO2 Annual Emissions 4,200,000 mt/yr
Percent of CO2 Utilized 1.1%
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Conclusions• 400 ha (1000 acres) of algae production required for economics of
scale. Utilizes ~1% of a 900 MW CFPP
• Case 1. Biogas production.
– Wastewater treatment revenue is necessary to make carbon utilization economically feasible
– Economics also depend on carbon markets (LCFS and RIN credits)
• Case 2. Animal Feeds
– Algae feed similar nutritionally to soybean (protein, energy)
– LCA for GHG highly favorable for microalgae feeds vs. soybeans
– Project algae feed selling price: $965/mt, (~3 X soybeans )
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Future Developments in Microalgae CO2 Utilization – Technological advances required to achieve projected low CAPEX/OPEX
– Select/ improve algal strains for productivity, stability, composition, etc.
– Develop Wastewater/Flue gas CO2 Utilization/ Biogas to RNG Process
– Valorize algal nutritional components for higher value animal feeds.
– Commercialization in niche markets (biofertilizers, specialty feeds, etc.)
PROPOSED NEXT OUC-MBE PROJECT PHASE:
Expand ponds at OUC-SEC to four x 43 m2
Scale-up of filamentous algae at OUC-SEC
Flue gas CO2 utilization for algal feeds, fuels
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Proposed 4x 43 m2 ponds
3.5 m2 ponds
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Thanks to all participants in this project at MicroBioEngineering Inc., the Orlando Utilities Commission, U. of Florida, Arizona State Univ., Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Lifecycle Associates and SFA Pacific Inc. And DOE-FE - NETL and OUC for financial support.
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