TABLE I

Scale-Up Factors from Process Energy to Natural Resource Energy (NRE)

Scale-Up FactorsPrecombustion Factors, MJ Fuel Extracted per MJ Delivered (The Excess is Consumed in Delivery)Generation/Combustion Factors, MJ HHV Fuel Delivered per MJ Energy to ProcessTotal Scale Up Factor (Precombustion Times Generation/Combustion)
Electricity1.1*3.133.44
Dowtherm1.15**1.251.44
Steam1.15**1.251.44
Non-transport direct use of fuel1.15**1.001.15
Transport fuel1.201.001.20
Heat potential recovery1.15**1.251.44
Coal1.20
Natural gas1.10
Crude oil1.20
  • * Half coal, half nuclear with no delivery;

  • ** half fuel oil, half natural gas.