Recycling energy : using steam turbines to convert boiler waste into free electricity

Conventional dry kiln/sawmill design leaves dollars on the table by failing to convert energy waste into high-value electricity. ♦ Potential to generate zero-marginal cost electricity in most lumber mills. ♦ Reduce mill operating costs/boost mill profitability. • Can be used to enhance reliability of mill electric supply. ♦ Can be used to enhance power factor of mill electricity • (avoid $/kVAR charges, get more useful kWh/kWh purchase) ♦ Can create cost-effective means of mill waste disposal ♦ Reduces environmental impact of mill operations (eligible for $ support of CO2 offsets in some cases).