Wood Boiler Steam Generator

Attribute

Unit

Data type

Description

deployment

bool

If set to ‘true’, the technology will be considered in the energy system model (this does not necessarily mean it will be used). Only relevant for optimisation.

kW_h_max

kW

str

Maximum power output in the form of steam

force_cap_max

bool

Force implementation of maximum capacity specified in kW_h_max. Only relevant for optimisation.

wood_input_cap_type

str

wood_input_cap_kg

float

cap_min_use

kW

float

hv_wood_MJpkg

MJ/kg

float

Lower heating value of wood.

eta

float

Conversion efficiency from wood to heat.

wood_price_CHFpkg

CHF/kg

float

Wood price (annual fixed value).

co2_intensity

kg CO2/kWh

float

Carbon-dioxide intensity of technology output (annual average value).

lifetime

years

int

Expected lifetime of technology before replacement is required.

capital_cost

CHF/kW

int

CAPEX cost of technology per unit of capacity.

maintenance_cost

CHF/kW/year

int

OPEX cost of technology per unit of capacity

interest_rate

float

Interest rate for computing levelised costs (if required).