Justifiable small power plants

The paper generally has been written in the form of an introduction to justify small industrial power plants in areas where a supply is available, and to lead to a discussion on the subject. Power plants, water, wind, by-product to process steam, from process refuse, household and town refuse, are all discussed, and finally a few comments are made on the small self-contained power plant relative to the super-power station and its network. Examples are given of capital and operating costs of typical installations in various industries. The vital importance of simplicity and minimum capital and operating costs to justify such plants is emphasized.