Modelling and Analysis the Fossil and Biogas Stations by using Homer Software for Baghdad, Iraq

Abstract

In this research paper, two models of different power plants with similar operating capacity were discussed using the Homer Software. One of these stations depends on fossil fuels in its operation, and the other depends on ethanol gas, the biofuel extracted from the fermentation process of Zahdi dates. The estimated location of the station was determined according to the program system in Baghdad Governorate randomly without choosing a specific location. The type of station is a substation that supplies a fixed load. The estimated costs, electrical generation capacity, and the amount of fuel consumption were deduced, in addition to the benefit resulting from reducing environmental pollution due to the combustion of biofuel ethanol gas, which is considered one of the environmentally friendly gases. All these calculations and conclusions were made by using the easy programming of the Homer Software system. The results will be modeled and concluded by program and it give higher power generation for biogas substation about 2,190,000 kw/hr/yr with capacity factor about 50%