Bioenergy From Wood

Author : Thomas Seifert
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400774483

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Bioenergy from Wood by Thomas Seifert Pdf

This book is written for scientists and practitioners interested in deepening their knowledge of the sustainable production of bioenergy from wood in tropical and sub-tropical countries. Utilising the value chain concept, this book outlines the necessary aspects for managing sustainable bioenergy production. A wide range of topics is covered including biomass localization, modelling and upscaling, production management in woodlands and plantations, and transport and logistics. Biomass quality and conversion pathways are examined in order to match the conversion technology with the available biomass. A section is dedicated to issues surrounding sustainability. The issues, covered in a life-cycle assessment of the bioenergy system, include socio-economic challenges, local effects on water, biodiversity, nutrient-sustainability and global impacts. Through this holistic approach and supporting examples from tropical and sub-tropical countries, the reader is guided in designing and implementing a value chain as the main management instrument for sustainable wood.

Author : Michael Jacobson,Daniel Ciolkosz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461494782

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Wood-Based Energy in the Northern Forests by Michael Jacobson,Daniel Ciolkosz Pdf

This unique book provides the first comprehensive overview of wood based bioenergy in the northern hardwood forests of the Eastern United States. This includes a holistic look at the topic of wood based bioenergy, as well as focused analyses of key topics. This book is relevant to engineers, project developers, foresters, economists, sociologists, environmental scientists and natural resource managers. Most chapters also provide practical hands-on advice for the practitioner, and provide a valuable resource for anyone who is considering developing a woody bioenergy project.

Author : Leonel Jorge Ribeiro Nunes,Carina Pimentel,Susana Garrido Azevedo,João Carlos O. Matias
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Biomass energy
ISBN : 1536171891

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New Trends for Biomass Energy Development: by Leonel Jorge Ribeiro Nunes,Carina Pimentel,Susana Garrido Azevedo,João Carlos O. Matias Pdf

Do policies' environmental concerns affect biomass energy consumption? / Mara Madaleno, Margarita Robaina, and Marta Ferreira Dias, Research Unit on Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policies, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal -- New methodologies for bioenergy decision plan under circular economy business models : Real options and game theory approaches / Sílvia Ferreira Jorge, Shital Jayantilal and Joana Costa, Research Unit on Governance, Competitiveness and Public, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal, and others -- Biomass energy source through the process of development / Tiago Sequeira, Luis Mendes and Marcelo Santos, Center for Advanced Studies in Management and Economics, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal, and others.

Author : Brooks Collat Mendell,Amanda H. Lang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Fuelwood
ISBN : 0890300763

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Wood for Bioenergy by Brooks Collat Mendell,Amanda H. Lang Pdf

"Today, as much of the world seeks to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, energy companies and nations alike are turning once again to our oldest renewable energy resource - wood. Both developing and industrialized countries are increasing their use of wood biomass as a direct substitute for fossil fuels for heating and producing electricity. And research is well underway on converting wood to a liquid fuel, which could lessen the reliance on oil.

Author : Ana Cristina Gonçalves,Isabel Malico
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783031482243

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Forest Bioenergy by Ana Cristina Gonçalves,Isabel Malico Pdf

This book is a comprehensive overview of the forest bioenergy, from feedstock production to end products. The book presents the state of the art of forest biomass production, assessment, characterization, and conversion into heat and power. It starts with forest sources of biomass and potential availability. Continues with the characterization of the forest stands and the availability of biomass for energy per stand structure, including stands managed for timber, non-wood products, and energy plantations. It follows with biomass evaluation and monitoring considering data sources, modeling methods, and existing models. are also addressed. After the initial focus on forest biomass production and estimation, this resource is assessed as a feedstock for energy conversion. Not only current, but also emerging biofuels obtained from forest biomass are considered. Established and emerging conversion technologies for the production of bio-heat and bio-power are examined and the impacts of the conversion systems presented.

Author : Anju Dahiya
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 892 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128154984

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Bioenergy by Anju Dahiya Pdf

Bioenergy: Biomass to Biofuels and Waste to Energy, Second Edition presents a complete overview of the bioenergy value chain, from feedstock to end products. It examines current and emerging feedstocks and advanced processes and technologies enabling the development of all possible alternative energy sources. Divided into seven parts, bioenergy gives thorough consideration to topics such as feedstocks, biomass production and utilization, life-cycle analysis, energy return on invested, integrated sustainability assessments, conversions technologies, biofuels economics, business, and policy. In addition, contributions from leading industry professionals and academics, augmented by related service-learning case studies and quizzes, provide readers with a comprehensive resource that connect theory to real-world implementation.Bioenergy: Biomass to Biofuels and Waste to Energy, Second Edition provides engineers, researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, and business professionals in the bioenergy field with valuable, practical information that can be applied to implementing renewable energy projects, choosing among competing feedstocks, technologies, and products. It also serves as a basic resource for civic leaders, economic development professionals, farmers, investors, fleet managers, and reporters interested in an organized introduction to the language, feedstocks, technologies, and products in the biobased renewable energy world. Includes current and renewed subject matter, project case studies from real world, and topic-specific sections on the impacts of biomass use for energy production from all sorts of biomass feedstocks including organic waste of all kinds Provides a comprehensive overview and in-depth technical information of all possible bioenergy resources: solid (wood energy, grass energy, waste, and other biomass), liquid (biodiesel, algae biofuel, ethanol, waste to oils, etc.), and gaseous/electric (biogas, syngas, biopower, RNG), and cutting-edge topics such as advanced fuels Integrates current state of art coverage on feedstocks, cost-effective conversion processes, biofuels economic analysis, environmental policy, and triple bottom line Features quizzes for each section derived from the implementation of actual hands-on biofuel projects as part of service learning

Author : Jaya Shankar Tumuluru
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783039439935

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Woody Biomass for Bioenergy Production by Jaya Shankar Tumuluru Pdf

Woody biomass is most widely used for energy production. In the United States, roughly 2% of the energy consumed annually is generated from wood and wood-derived fuels. Woody biomass needs to be preprocessed and pretreated before it is used for energy production. Preprocessing and pretreatments improve the physical, chemical, and rheological properties, making them more suitable for feeding, handling, storage transportation, and conversion. Mechanical preprocessing technologies such as size reduction and densification, help improve particle size distribution and density. Thermal pretreatment can reduce grinding energy and torrefied ground biomass has improved sphericity, particle surface area, and particle size distribution. This book focuses on several specific topics, such as understanding how forest biomass for biofuels impacts greenhouse gas emissions; mechanical preprocessing, such as densification of forest residue biomass, to improve physical properties such as size, shape, and density; the impact of thermal pretreatment temperatures on woody biomass chemical composition, physical properties, and microstructure for thermochemical conversions such as pyrolysis and gasification; the grindability of torrefied pellets; use of wood for gasification and as a filter for tar removal; and understanding the pyrolysis kinetics of biomass using thermogravimetric analyzers.

Author : Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sonnenenergie,ECOFYS (Firm)
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781844071326

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Planning and Installing Bioenergy Systems by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sonnenenergie,ECOFYS (Firm) Pdf

Annotation * Describes the key features of different bioenergy technologies and offers professionals expert guidance for installation; in full color throughout! * Includes data on selected regional, national and international renewable energy support programmes * Written by experts, offering practical insight into the application of this technology Bioenergy is relied upon worldwide as a modern solution for local energy supply and waste management. Including clear technical details, data tables and illustrative pictures explaining the fundamentals of different bioenergy projects, this guide reviews the main technologies and offers relevant best-practice examples. Beginning with an overview of the technologies and types of system available, this guide is packed with essential 'know-how' on anaerobic digestion, bio-fuels, small-scale ovens, large-scale boilers and gasifiers. Each technology is explained by examining the overall system and its components, planning, operation, maintenance, installation and economics. Information is given on both heat and combined heat and power. In addition, the international legal framework, relevant subsidies and fiscal incentives are also described.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 87 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251375037

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The role of wood residues in the transition to sustainable bioenergy by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This report provides an overview of the potential use of wood residues as feedstock for bioenergy production as part of the transition towards a sustainable and circular forest bioeconomy. While data and examples are abundant from developed countries, a specific focus will be put on the role and potential of wood residue-based energy in developing countries. The study is structured around the following four main objectives, each corresponding to a chapter:- define key terms and concepts related to wood residues and bioenergy value chains (Chapter 2);- characterize the status and trends in renewable energy, modern bioenergy and the forest-based bioeconomy and evaluate the theoretical potential of wood residues for energy (Chapter 3);- determine general success factors, common lessons learned and constraints on the utilization of wood residues for energy (Chapter 4); and- formulate recommendations (Chapter 5).The overall aim is to inform new policies and programmes through the identification of optimal conditions whereby the use of wood residues for energy can offer a competitive alternative to other fuels in developing countries and contribute towards reaching the UN SDGs.

Author : Pattrik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798887150741

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Wood for Bioenergy: Forests As a Resource for Biomass and Biofuels by Pattrik Pdf

Author : Francisco X. Aguilar,United Nations Publications
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789211171549

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Wood Energy in the ECE Region by Francisco X. Aguilar,United Nations Publications Pdf

This publication highlights the use of wood for energy and includes the most recent statistics on wood energy markets across the UNECE region. It aims to communicate the relevance of wood energy in the region and help bridge information about the forest and energy sectors. It also intends to offer some of the best-available information on the role that wood energy can play in various sectors to support environmental, energy, and socio-economic strategies toward a greener economy. It focuses on commercial wood energy uses in the UNECE including energy generated for cooking, heating and electricity generation.

Author : Patricia Thornley,Paul Adams
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128094587

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Greenhouse Gas Balances of Bioenergy Systems by Patricia Thornley,Paul Adams Pdf

Greenhouse Gases Balance of Bioenergy Systems covers every stage of a bioenergy system, from establishment to energy delivery, presenting a comprehensive, multidisciplinary overview of all the relevant issues and environmental risks. It also provides an understanding of how these can be practically managed to deliver sustainable greenhouse gas reductions. Its expert chapter authors present readers to the methods used to determine the greenhouse gas balance of bioenergy systems, the data required and the significance of the results obtained. It also provides in-depth discussion of key issues and uncertainties, such as soil, agriculture, forestry, fuel conversion and emissions formation. Finally, international case studies examine typical GHG reduction levels for different systems and highlight best practices for bioenergy GHG mitigation. For bringing together into one volume information from several different fields that was up until now scattered throughout many different sources, this book is ideal for researchers, graduate students and professionals coming into the bioenergy field, no matter their previous background. It will be particularly useful for bioenergy researchers seeking to calculate greenhouse gas balances for systems they are studying. I will also be an important resource for policy makers and energy analysts. Uses a multidisciplinary approach to synthesize the diverse information that is required to competently execute GHG balances for bioenergy systems Presents an in-depth understanding of the science underpinning key issues and uncertainty in GHG assessments of bioenergy systems Includes case studies that examine ways to maximize the GHG reductions delivered by different bioenergy systems

Author : Prabir Basu
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080961622

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Biomass Gasification and Pyrolysis by Prabir Basu Pdf

This book offers comprehensive coverage of the design, analysis, and operational aspects of biomass gasification, the key technology enabling the production of biofuels from all viable sources--some examples being sugar cane and switchgrass. This versatile resource not only explains the basic principles of energy conversion systems, but also provides valuable insight into the design of biomass gasifiers. The author provides many worked out design problems, step-by-step design procedures and real data on commercially operating systems. After fossil fuels, biomass is the most widely used fuel in the world. Biomass resources show a considerable potential in the long term if residues are properly handled and dedicated energy crops are grown. Includes step-by-step design procedures and case studies for Biomass Gasification Provides worked process flow diagrams for gasifier design. Covers integration with other technologies (e.g. gas turbine, engine, fuel cells)

Author : Madhumi Mitra,Abhijit Nagchaudhuri
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9788132239659

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Practices and Perspectives in Sustainable Bioenergy by Madhumi Mitra,Abhijit Nagchaudhuri Pdf

This book presents a systems approach to bioenergy and provides a means to capture the complexity of bioenergy issues, including both direct and indirect impacts across the energy economy. The book addresses critical topics such as systems thinking; sustainability, biomass; feedstocks of importance and relevance (that are not competing with the food market); anaerobic digestion and biogas; biopower and bioheat; and policies, economy, and rights to access to clean energy. This is a contributed volume with each chapter written by relevant experts in the respective fields of research and teaching. Each chapter includes a review with highlights of the key points, critical-thinking questions, and a glossary.This book can be used as a primary or secondary textbook in courses related to bioenergy and bioproducts and sustainable biofuels. It is suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Researchers, professionals, and policy makers will also be able to use this book for current reference materials.

Author : A. Garcia-Maraver,J.A. Perez-Jimenez
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781784660628

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Biomass Pelletization by A. Garcia-Maraver,J.A. Perez-Jimenez Pdf

Environmental and energy dependency problems derived from high fossil fuels consumption have made necessary the development of new energy models to be renewable and sustainable, efficient, practical and economical, and cost effective, to meet the demand for a sustainable energy supply. Among renewable resources, biomass is destined to play an important role in these new energy models since agricultural and forestry residues are an energy resource which is produced in relatively large amounts throughout the world and regarded as a renewable and environmentally safe way of providing energy. Compiling information on the conversion of energy from biomass, the book focuses on the use of pellets as homogeneous solid biofuels. It describes all the changes that forestry and agricultural biomass undergo to be converted into thermal energy and analyses the inputs and outputs of the process. It has to be noted that the standards used as guidelines and references in all the chapters of the book are there in order to not to forget the thresholds and guidelines established and thus to ensure a proper use. This book guides the reader through the entire biomass-to-energy process, emphasising important aspects and how the quality of the biofuel can be identified. It acts as a starting point for professionals and researchers interested in working with biomass and a guide for those people interested in the implementation of the technologies described.