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Incinerator

Any device used to burn solid or liquid residues or wastes as a method of disposal. In some incinerators, provisions are made for recovering the heat produced.


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Inclined grate

A type of furnace in which fuel enters at the top part of a grate in a continuous ribbon, passes over the upper drying section where moisture is removed, and descends into the lower burning section. Ash is removed at the lower part of the grate.


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Incremental energy costs

The cost of producing and transporting the next available unit of electrical energy. Short run incremental costs (SRIC) include only incremental operating costs. Long run incremental costs (LRIC) include the capital cost of new resources or capital equipment.


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Independent power producer

A power production facility that is not part of a regulated utility.


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Indirect liquefaction

Conversion of biomass to a liquid fuel through a synthesis gas intermediate step. 



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