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Townsend Schools Biomass Project

Townsend Schools Biomass Project. Project Overview. Project Beginning. December 16, 2003 Superintendent attends Bio-Energy workshop in Helena, Montana September 3, 2004 CTA Architects completes pre-feasibility assessment February 15, 2005 School District applies for Fuels For Schools Grant

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Townsend Schools Biomass Project

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  1. Townsend Schools Biomass Project Project Overview

  2. Project Beginning December 16, 2003 Superintendent attends Bio-Energy workshop in Helena, Montana September 3, 2004 CTA Architects completes pre-feasibility assessment February 15, 2005 School District applies for Fuels For Schools Grant April 26, 2005 School Receives Fuels For Schools Grant

  3. Project Construction-TheBig Dig Starts August 16, 2006

  4. Project Construction- Pellet Silo install, photos inside & out

  5. Project Construction-Hopper& Boilers Drop In

  6. Project Construction-Hook-ups and Connections

  7. Project Construction-Doors and Building Connects

  8. Project Construction-Pellets Arrival & Unloading

  9. Pellet Feed Tube (from Silo)

  10. Pellet Feeder Auger

  11. Boiler Pellet Hopper

  12. Pellet Burner Additions

  13. Original Ash Removal System

  14. Fire Box (Inside Boiler)

  15. Fire Box (through open door)

  16. Pumps for Mixing HS Water

  17. Plate Heat Exchanger

  18. Control Panel

  19. System Costs & Funding * Other costs to the project included interim loan interest (until USDA loan became active), asbestos abatement, hot water heater relocation, purchase of a used auger to load pellets, etc. The majority of these costs were covered by the project contingencies and the $30,000 USDA grant.

  20. Problems Addressed & Time Line for Project • Asbestos discovered & removed • Water heater had to be relocated • Pellet “Clinkers” • Ash removal system needed • Stack Extension needed • Time Line – Two (2) years Grant was filed in Feb. 05, ribbon cutting ceremony March 07

  21. District Savings with System The Silos will hold 60 tons of pellets. Expected use by school: 250 tons of pellets per year 1st year predicted annual savings using pellets - $23,000.00 (This increases as non-renewable fuel costs increase, predicted savings to be $35,000 per year in 10 years) Savings in fuel costs are predicted to pay for system within seven to eight years Predicted savings to the school over 30 year period - $1.2 Million (These are the predicted savings AFTER the district cost of the system has been repaid)

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