The Biomass Power Plant Management Model in Thailand

Abstract

The objectives of this research are to study the factors that affect the management of biomass power plants in Thailand, construct a management model for biomass power plants in Thailand, and establish a manual for managing biomass power plants in Thailand. With the mixed model research design, the research instruments were composed of semi-structured interview form and closed-ended questionnaire, data collection consisted of In-depth interviews with at least 9 experts and 12 experts in the public discussion groups. The statistics used for data analysis consisted of Eigen value, the percentage of cumulative variances, and element weight. The results revealed that elements that affect the management of biomass power plants in Thailand included 10 elements as follows: 1) organization management, 2) machinery management, equipment, and production technology, 3) production process management and operation, 4) maintenance management, 5) personnel management, 6) fuel management, 7) environmental management, 8) accounting and financial systems, 9) support from the government, and 10) business results. The researcher has created a manual for managing biomass power plants consisting of management guidelines, steps, and guidelines for using the manual.