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to <br />,'. _, • <br />1414 Raleigh Road, Sure 305 <br />Chapel Hill, North Carolina <br />(919) 419-9802 (Fax 419-9803) <br />UNC - Alternative Energy Analysis Landfill Gas Investigation <br />Project <br />University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill <br />Owner <br />Progress Review Meeting <br />Type of Meeting <br />Present/Representing: <br />Gwen Harvey <br />Gayle Wilson <br />Michael Meagher <br />Bob Sallach <br />John Masson <br />Ray DuBose <br />Phil Bamer <br />Matt Lamb (Partial via phone) <br />Jerry Schuett <br />Orange County <br />Orange County <br />Orange County <br />Olver, Inc. <br />UNC-CH Facilities Planning <br />UNGCH Energy Services <br />UNGCH Energy Services <br />Richardson Smith Gardner <br />Affiliated Engineers <br />Meet~n' Notes <br />08029-00 <br />Project No. <br />02/04/2008 <br />Mee6rg Date <br />Page 1 of 2 ias <br />page Typist <br />gharveyja~co.oranoe.nc.us <br />gwilson _co.orange.nc.us <br />mmeagher(caco.oranae.nc.us <br />rsallach ~olver.com <br />JmassonCa~fac.unc.edu <br />ray.dubose(a~energy. unc.edu <br />philio.bamerC~energy. unc.edu <br />ma~rsgengineers.corn <br />jschuett ~,aeieng.com <br />The meeting was held at UNGCH to discuss the progress to date on the landfill gas analysis effort. The <br />following items were discussed: <br />1. The progress to date includes: <br />a. Obtaining and reviewing the landfill records. <br />b. Obtaining gas samples and sending to lab for testing. Results are expected in about 2 <br />weeks. The initial readings indicated methane quantities ranging from 58% to 62%, which is <br />good. See attached map for graphics and preliminary sampling data. <br />c. Gas generation estimates have been started. Using Lo = 100 and a collection efficiency of <br />85% for the North site and 75% for the South site, there is approximately 420 CFM of gas <br />available at the peak in 2011 to 2012. This quantity will remain above 310 CFM for at least <br />10 years and should be able to produce between 0.75 and 1.0 Megawatt of power. <br />d. Preliminary pipe sizing and equipment selection/pricing for Prime Movers has begun. <br />e. Current electrical and gas demands at Carolina North (existing Facilities Services buildings) <br />have been quantified and season usage curves have been developed. <br />2. Based on the preliminary data, it is estimated an 8" to 12" gas main will be required ftom the landfill <br />site to the point of use at UNC. Routing paths and costs are being investigated. <br />3. Based on the preliminary gas estimates and current loads at Carolina North, it appears that a power <br />generation capacity of 0.75 Megawatts should be considered. There is sufficient load to -utilize <br />approximately 80% of the potential power generation (750 Kw) available in Year 1 (likely 2010), with <br />this growing to 100% by Year 5 (2015) as new buildings develop at Garolina North. <br />