Biomass As Energy Source

Author : Erik Dahlquist
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780203120255

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Biomass as Energy Source by Erik Dahlquist Pdf

Global energy use is approximately 140 000 TWh per year. Interestingly, biomass production amounts to approximately 270 000 TWh per year, or roughly twice as much, whereas the official figure of biomass use for energy applications is 10-13% of the global energy use. This shows that biomass is not a marginal energy resource but more than capable of

Author : Wiebren de Jong,J. Ruud van Ommen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118304914

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Biomass as a Sustainable Energy Source for the Future by Wiebren de Jong,J. Ruud van Ommen Pdf

Focusing on the conversion of biomass into gas or liquid fuels the book covers physical pre-treatment technologies, thermal, chemical and biochemical conversion technologies • Details the latest biomass characterization techniques • Explains the biochemical and thermochemical conversion processes • Discusses the development of integrated biorefineries, which are similar to petroleum refineries in concept, covering such topics as reactor configurations and downstream processing • Describes how to mitigate the environmental risks when using biomass as fuel • Includes many problems, small projects, sample calculations and industrial application examples

Author : Donald L. Klass
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 651 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1998-07-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080528058

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Biomass for Renewable Energy, Fuels, and Chemicals by Donald L. Klass Pdf

Biomass for Renewable Energy, Fuels, and Chemicals serves as a comprehensive introduction to the subject for the student and educator, and is useful for researchers who are interested in the technical details of biomass energy production. The coverage and discussion are multidisciplinary, reflecting the many scientific and engineering disciplines involved. The book will appeal to a broad range of energy professionals and specialists, farmers and foresters who are searching for methods of selecting, growing, and converting energy crops, entrepreneurs who are commercializing biomass energy projects, and those involved in designing solid and liquid waste disposal-energy recovery systems. Presents a graduated treatment from basic principles to the details of specific technologies Includes a critical analysis of many biomass energy research and commercialization activities Proposes several new technical approaches to improve efficiencies, net energy production, and economics Reviews failed projects, as well as successes, and methods for overcoming barriers to commercialization Written by a leader in the field with 40 years of educational, research, and commercialization experience

Author : Pradeep Chaturvedi
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Biomass energy
ISBN : 8170225493

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Bioenergy Resources by Pradeep Chaturvedi Pdf

Author : Frank Spellman
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781439860205

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Forest-Based Biomass Energy by Frank Spellman Pdf

What is forest-based biomass energy and why should we care? Written by environmental expert Frank Spellman, Forest-Based Biomass Energy: Concepts and Applications details how forest biomass can be converted to energy and energy products, including direct combustion, pellets, gasification, and co-firing. It explores the possibilities of forest-based

Author : Leonel Jorge Ribeiro Nunes,Carina Pimentel,Susana Garrido Azevedo,João Carlos O. Matias
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 47,9 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 : Wim P. M. van Swaaij,Sascha R. A. Kersten,Wolfgang Palz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814613897

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Biomass Power for the World by Wim P. M. van Swaaij,Sascha R. A. Kersten,Wolfgang Palz Pdf

Energy from solar radiation, fixated by self-assembling plant structures, creates biomass that is converted to energy carriers fit for application in today’s and tomorrow’s energy-generating equipment. The central theme of this book is the development of the current largest renewable energy source for efficient applications in modern and developing society—biomass. The book is presented in an easy-to-understand manner for non-experts, nevertheless revealing the true challenges of this extremely broad area. Through this book, passionate pioneers and (ex-)EU officials tell the interesting history of the use of biomass by mankind in general and how the future of its modern use was shaped by active support of the European Union. The book mainly emphasizes specific technologies, both biological and thermo-chemical, from simple to extremely complex. Recognized experts explain these technologies in a clear way along with their future prospects. Climb on the shoulders of all 35 authors of the book and look into the close and distant future where interaction with other renewable sources will occur, and discover a renewable energy future in which an important role will be played by the oldest one—bioenergy.

Author : Martin Kaltschmitt
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1493978128

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Energy from Organic Materials (Biomass) by Martin Kaltschmitt Pdf

This comprehensive reference is a state-of-the-art survey of biomass as an energy carrier for the provision of heat, electricity, and transportation fuel, considering technical, economic, environmental, and social aspects. On a global scale, biomass contributes roughly 12 to 16 % of the energy needed to cover the overall primary energy consumption. Thus far, it is humanity’s most important source of renewable energy, used on practically all continents and growing in importance even in industrialized nations. With detailed coverage of the production of solid, gaseous and liquid fuels, as well as a final energy provision, this volume serves as an introduction for readers just entering the field, but also offers new insights, up-to-date information, as well as latest findings for advanced researchers, industry experts, and decision makers.

Author : Cecilia Pinto McCarthy
Publisher : Science of Renewable Energy
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1682823016

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The Science of Biomass Energy by Cecilia Pinto McCarthy Pdf

Biomass energy sources involve using organic matter, typically from plants, to generate electricity or create fuel. The Science of Biomass Energy examines the field of biomass energy, including the underlying scientific concepts, its potential for replacing fossil fuels, examples of how it is used today, and prospective future developments.

Author : Vaclav Smil
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461336914

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Biomass Energies by Vaclav Smil Pdf

tions is not possible without first putting the problem into a wider con text. Consequently, before proceeding with detailed critical topical cov erage of individual biomass energy sources, uses, and effects, I will extend this preface with a few pages of rather personal reflections (I will use the same device in closing the book: after providing concise topical summaries in Chapter 8, I will conclude with some essayistic musings on renewable energetics, plants, people, and a scientist's responsibility). Interest in biomass energies is just a part of a broader global trend toward renewable energetics, a trend which has evolved speedily after the crude oil price escalation started in 1973. Yet one must be reminded that for the rich countries fossil fuels are, and for a long period shall remain, the foundation of an affluent civilization, while throughout the poor world the reliance of most people on biomass energies for everyday subsistence has brought many damaging environmental and social ef fects; that the reality of sharp price rises for crude oil (actually not so sharp once adjusted for inflation) should not be misconstrued as an "energy crisis"; that the rise of renew abies and the claims made on their behalf by countless enthusiasts look so much better on paper than in reality; and that the potential of biomass energies, an essential ingre dient of renewable scenarios, has been judged more with proselytizing zeal than with critical detachment.

Author : D. O. Hall,G. W. Barnard,P. A. Moss
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781483138626

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Biomass for Energy in the Developing Countries by D. O. Hall,G. W. Barnard,P. A. Moss Pdf

Biomass for Energy in the Developing Countries: Current Role, Potential, Problems, Prospects focuses on biomass energy and its importance to developing countries. This book outlines the reality that supply can no longer meet the demand of this form of energy. This fact is particularly observed in the rising price of oil, which is a prime source of energy for developing countries. Relative to this, a need to look for indigenous energy sources is urgent to sustain development in these countries. This book emphasizes that biomass energy utilization differs among developing countries, which shows the variance in energy needs. This text also notes that the pattern of biomass energy use in such countries is related to agriculture and also has cultural, economic, and social linkages. Biomass energy is also considered an important aspect in rural development and as a replacement for petroleum products. With the impending shortage of biomass energy, schemes are now being developed to sustain the use of this energy in household and industry settings, which is emphasized in the development of equipment considered energy efficient. People who are concerned with the development and implementation of programs aimed at conserving biomass energy and in the search of alternative energy can use this book as a reference.

Author : Jay H. Lehr,Jack Keeley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 912 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119066330

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Alternative Energy and Shale Gas Encyclopedia by Jay H. Lehr,Jack Keeley Pdf

A comprehensive depository of all information relating to the scientific and technological aspects of Shale Gas and Alternative Energy Conveniently arranged by energy type including Shale Gas, Wind, Geothermal, Solar, and Hydropower Perfect first-stop reference for any scientist, engineer, or student looking for practical and applied energy information Emphasizes practical applications of existing technologies, from design and maintenance, to operating and troubleshooting of energy systems and equipment Features concise yet complete entries, making it easy for users to find the required information quickly, without the need to search through long articles

Author : Ayhan Demirbas
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781848827219

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Biorefineries by Ayhan Demirbas Pdf

Industrial biorefineries have been identified as the most promising routes to the creation of a bio-based economy. Partial biorefineries already exist in some energy crop, forest-based, and lignocellulosic product facilities. Biorefineries: For Biomass Upgrading Facilities examines the variety of different technologies which integrated bio-based industries use to produce chemicals; biofuels; food and feed ingredients; biomaterials; and power from biomass raw materials. Conversion technologies are also covered, since biomass can be converted into useful biofuels and biochemicals via biomass upgrading and biorefinery technologies. Biorefineries: For Biomass Upgrading Facilities will prove a practical resource for chemical engineers, and fuel and environmental engineers. It will also be invaluable in academic fields, providing useful information for both researchers and students.

Author : Samir S. Sofer,Oskar R. Zaborsky
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781475703016

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Biomass Conversion Processes for Energy and Fuels by Samir S. Sofer,Oskar R. Zaborsky Pdf

Countless pages have been written on alternative energy sources since the fall of 1973 when our dependence on fossil petroleum resources became a grim reality. One such alternative is the use of biomass for producing energy and liquid and gaseous fuels. The term "biomass" generally refers to renewable organic matter generated by plants through photosynthesis. Thus trees, agri cultural crops, and aquatic plants are prime sources of biomass. Furthermore, as these sources of biomass are harvested and processed into commercial prod ucts, residues and wastes are generated. These, together with municipal solid wastes, not only add to the total organic raw material base that can be utilized for energy purposes but they also need to be removed for environmental reasons. Biomass has been used since antiquity for energy and material needs. In is still one of the most sought-after energy sources in most of the fact, firewood world. Furthermore, wood was still a dominant energy source in the U. S. only a hundred years ago (equal with coal). Currently, biomass contributes about 15 2 quadrillion Btu (l quad = 10 Btu) of energy to our total energy consump tion of about 78 quad. Two quad may not seem large when compared to the contribution made by petroleum (38 quad) or natural gas (20 quad), but bio mass is nearly comparable to nuclear energy (2. 7 quad).

Author : Wiebren de Jong,J. Ruud van Ommen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118916636

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Biomass as a Sustainable Energy Source for the Future by Wiebren de Jong,J. Ruud van Ommen Pdf

Focusing on the conversion of biomass into gas or liquid fuels the book covers physical pre-treatment technologies, thermal, chemical and biochemical conversion technologies • Details the latest biomass characterization techniques • Explains the biochemical and thermochemical conversion processes • Discusses the development of integrated biorefineries, which are similar to petroleum refineries in concept, covering such topics as reactor configurations and downstream processing • Describes how to mitigate the environmental risks when using biomass as fuel • Includes many problems, small projects, sample calculations and industrial application examples