Preface

1

Project Summary

1

Background

2

The Study

3

Technologies Considered

3

System Selection

5

Pilot Testing

7

Plant Design Options

7

The Char Product

8

Economic Feasibility

8

Basis for Analysis

9

Results of Economic Analysis

9

EPILOG

11

Revised Study – Phase II – Table of Contents

12

1

Summary

1-1

2

Introduction

2-1

2.1

Background

2-1

2.2

The Feasibility Study Objectives

2-1

2.3

Rice and the Milling Process

2-3

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3

Deliverables Required by DOE

3-1

3.1

Preliminary Facility Design

3-1

3.1.1

Assessment of Technological State of All Processes being Considered

3-1

3.1.2

Detailed Information on Process Selected

3-39

3.1.3

Alternative Fuel Production Schedule and Displacement of Oil and Gas

3-56

3.1.4

Raw Material Support Requirements

3-58

3.1.5

Assessment of Sale/Distribution or Use of Production

3-59

3.1.6

Procurement of Equipment Schedule

3-72

3.1.7

Management Plan for Project Leading to Commercialization

3-73

3.1.8

Assessment of Uncertainty of Commercial Applications and what needs to be done

3-79

3.1.9

Contingency Plan Formulation

3-82

3.2

Economic and Financial Analysis

3-84

3.2.1

Capital Requirements and Operating Costs

N/A

3.2.2

Investment Analysis

3-92

3.2.3

Other Project-Related Costs/Benefits

3-93

3.2.4

Risk Analysis

3-94

3.2.5

Sensitivity Analysis

3-100