Electricity From Biomass

Author : Wim P. M. van Swaaij,Sascha R. A. Kersten,Wolfgang Palz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 44,7 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 : Thomas Seifert
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 44,9 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 : Cecilia Pinto McCarthy
Publisher : Science of Renewable Energy
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 51,5 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 : Chinese Academy of Engineering,Chinese Academy of Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Engineering,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on U.S.-China Cooperation on Electricity from Renewable Resources
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309160001

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The Power of Renewables by Chinese Academy of Engineering,Chinese Academy of Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Engineering,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on U.S.-China Cooperation on Electricity from Renewable Resources Pdf

The United States and China are the world's top two energy consumers and, as of 2010, the two largest economies. Consequently, they have a decisive role to play in the world's clean energy future. Both countries are also motivated by related goals, namely diversified energy portfolios, job creation, energy security, and pollution reduction, making renewable energy development an important strategy with wide-ranging implications. Given the size of their energy markets, any substantial progress the two countries make in advancing use of renewable energy will provide global benefits, in terms of enhanced technological understanding, reduced costs through expanded deployment, and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions relative to conventional generation from fossil fuels. Within this context, the U.S. National Academies, in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), reviewed renewable energy development and deployment in the two countries, to highlight prospects for collaboration across the research to deployment chain and to suggest strategies which would promote more rapid and economical attainment of renewable energy goals. Main findings and concerning renewable resource assessments, technology development, environmental impacts, market infrastructure, among others, are presented. Specific recommendations have been limited to those judged to be most likely to accelerate the pace of deployment, increase cost-competitiveness, or shape the future market for renewable energy. The recommendations presented here are also pragmatic and achievable.

Author : Martin Kaltschmitt
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 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 : Duncan Macqueen,Sibel Korhaliller
Publisher : IIED
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Biomass energy
ISBN : 9781843697923

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Bundles of Energy by Duncan Macqueen,Sibel Korhaliller Pdf

This report aims to inform forest and energy decision makers in non-OECD countries of key issues surrounding the biomass energy boom. It describes the advantages and challenges of biomass, how it compares with renewable alternatives, and how to develop policy frameworks that optimise its impact on poverty reduction, climate change mitigation and the preservation of ecosystem services. It seeks to stimulate interest in the topic and promote serious discussion about how the full potential of biomass energy can be harnessed in the service of national interests.

Author : Baby Professor
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781541939349

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Renewable Energy Sources - Wave, Geothermal and Biomass Energy Edition : Environment Books for Kids | Children's Environment Books by Baby Professor Pdf

Wave, geothermal and biomass energies are complex sources of renewable energy. They require sophisticated equipment to harvest the energy and generate electricity for homes and industries. In this book, we’re going to learn the basic definitions of these energy sources. We’re also going to study the science and technology that converts them into electricity. Go ahead and secure a copy today!

Author : Peter Quaak,Harrie Knoef,Hubert E. Stassen
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0821343351

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Energy from Biomass by Peter Quaak,Harrie Knoef,Hubert E. Stassen Pdf

While energy is essential for development, standard fossil fuels are often in short supply in countries where it is needed most. However, alternative fuel resources abound in the form of agricultural and municipal waste or "biomass." This report reviews the state of the art of biomass combustion and gassification systems, their advantages and disadvantages. It also encourages investment in use of these technologies to enable developing countries to better exploit their biomass resources and help close the gap between their energy needs and their energy supply.

Author : David S. Ortiz,Aimee E. Curtright,Constantine Samaras,Aviva Litovitz,Nicholas Burger
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780833058485

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Near-Term Opportunities for Integrating Biomass into the U.S. Electricity Supply by David S. Ortiz,Aimee E. Curtright,Constantine Samaras,Aviva Litovitz,Nicholas Burger Pdf

Biomass is an increasingly important source of electricity, heat, and liquid fuel. One near-term option for using biomass to generate electricity is to cofire biomass in coal-fired electricity plants. This report focuses on two aspects of biomass use: plant-site modifications, changes in operations, and costs associated with cofiring biomass; and the logistical issues associated with delivering biomass to the plant.

Author : Mateusz Szubel,Mariusz Filipowicz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000682496

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Biomass in Small-Scale Energy Applications by Mateusz Szubel,Mariusz Filipowicz Pdf

Biomass in Small-Scale Energy Applications: Theory and Practice presents the current trends in the development of selected biomass-based technologies for distributed energy generation. It describes the methodology, experimental results, and computer simulations with a focus on pilot systems and devices crucial in multiple applications with related environmental/economic issues. It describes which stages of design, development, and application of advanced biomass-based energy devices are critical in order for a given technology to be successful. It includes both technical/practical information and theoretical background related to combustion kinetics, thermodynamics in energy systems, and properties of selected types of biomass, as well as case studies.

Author : Anirudh Singh
Publisher : Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781681749013

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Talking Renewables by Anirudh Singh Pdf

Renewable energy (RE) is a subject of great interest today. It is one of the two main means for implementing climate change mitigation programmes, and presently the only perceived means for replacing the declining global fossil fuel reserves. It also helps fight poverty and assists in the global quest for gender equity by taking clean energy where it is needed most for development. It is perhaps not surprising therefore that there is so much coverage of RE in both the conventional media and the internet by media and tech writers, economists and bloggers, many of who only have a partial understanding of the technology itself. The end result is mostly promotional rhetoric that says little about the true value of the technology, and leads to a confused picture for the serious individual or decision-maker who wants to know what the technology is really capable of doing. This book provides a clear and factual picture of the status of RE and its capabilities today. The need for such a book was first realized by the author when he was engaged in a renewable energy capacity-building project encompassing countries from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Pacific. The book is largely non-technical in nature; it does however contain enough mention of the science and technology to enable readers to go further with their own investigations should they wish to. The book covers all areas of renewable energy (RE), starting from biomass energy and hydropower and proceeding to wind, solar and geothermal energy before ending with an overview of ocean energy. It begins with a simple introduction to the physical principles of the RE technologies, followed by an enumeration of the requirements for their successful implementation. The last two chapters consider how the technologies are actually being implemented today and their roles in climate change mitigation and poverty alleviation.

Author : Erik Dahlquist
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 42,9 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 : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 734 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9814669245

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Biomass Power for the World by Anonim Pdf

Author : International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA
Publisher : International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789292602529

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Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2019 by International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA Pdf

IRENA’s latest global cost study shows solar and wind power reaching new price lows. The report highlights cost trends for all major renewable electricity sources.

Author : Tilman J. Schildhauer,Serge M. A. Biollaz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118541814

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Synthetic Natural Gas by Tilman J. Schildhauer,Serge M. A. Biollaz Pdf

Provides an overview of the different pathways to produce Synthetic Natural Gas Covers technological, and economic aspects of this Synthetic Natural Gas Details the most popular technologies and state-of-the-art of SNG technologies while also covering recent and future research trends Covers the main process steps during conversion of coal and dry biomass to SNG: gasification, gas cleaning, methanation and gas upgrading Describes a number of novel processes for the production of SNG with their specific combination of process steps as well as the boundary conditions Covers important technical aspects of Power-to-Gas processes