Toward Success In Biomass Conversion To Affordable Clean Energy

Author : Dennis N. Stamires,Stephen K. Ritter
Publisher : Archway Publishing
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781665743228

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Toward Success in Biomass Conversion to Affordable Clean Energy by Dennis N. Stamires,Stephen K. Ritter Pdf

Toward Success in Biomass Conversion to Affordable Clean Energy highlights the history of KiOR, a startup bioenergy company that sought to become a commercial success ... but failed. Starting in 2007, until declaring bankruptcy in 2014, KiOR spent close to $1 billion to prove that single-reactor thermocatalytic conversion of organic materials such as wood chips, grasses, and even waste plastics to transportation fuels using conventional oil-refinery catalyst processing is not scalable to commercial-size plants, and in fact is not economically feasible using current technology. This case study provides historical perspective and insights on government oversight of transportation fuels, development of refinery catalyst technology, and criteria for developing sustainable commercial-scale biomass-to-fuels technologies. Along the way, the authors, who are experts in catalyst and refinery processes as well as environmental sustainability and natural resource management, propose feasible solutions to help alleviate catalyst and other technology limitations in biomass conversion. Their intent is to help science and engineering researchers, business leaders, investors, government officials, and the general public negotiate the challenges of using biomass crops, waste wood and other plant materials, and waste plastics to create a sustainable supply of clean and affordable energy, transportation and heating fuels, and specialty chemicals on a global scale while helping protect the environment.

Author : Vladimir Strezov,Hossain Md. Anawar
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781498767910

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Renewable Energy Systems from Biomass by Vladimir Strezov,Hossain Md. Anawar Pdf

New innovations are needed for the invention of more efficient, affordable, sustainable and renewable energy systems, as well as for the mitigation of climate change and global environmental issues. In response to a fast-growing interest in the realm of renewable energy, Renewable Energy Systems: Efficiency, Innovation and Sustainability identifies a need to synthesize relevant and up-to-date information in a single volume. This book describes a systems approach to renewable energy, including technological, political, economic, social and environmental viewpoints, as well as policies and benefits. This unique and concise text, encompassing all aspects of the field in a single source, focuses on truly promising innovative and affordable renewable energy systems. Key Features: Focuses on innovations in renewable energy systems that are affordable and sustainable Collates the most relevant and up-to-date information on renewable energy systems, in a single and unique volume Discusses lifecycle assessment, cost and availability of systems Emphasizes bio-related topics Provides a systems approach to the renewable energy technologies and discusses technological, political, economic, social, and environmental viewpoints as well as policies

Author : Amanda Grace
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Biomass energy
ISBN : MINN:20000003571888

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Biomass, Solar Energy from Farms and Forests by Amanda Grace Pdf

Author : Biomass Energy Institute,Canada. Conservation and Renewable Energy Branch
Publisher : Canada : Biomass Energy Institute
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Biomass energy
ISBN : LCCN:90146783

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Biomass Energy Success Stories by Biomass Energy Institute,Canada. Conservation and Renewable Energy Branch Pdf

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 : 44,9 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 : Sergio Capareda
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 631 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466513341

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Introduction to Biomass Energy Conversions by Sergio Capareda Pdf

The potential that biomass energy has to supplement traditional fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions has put it front and center in the plan to replace fossil-based fuels with renewable fuels. While much has been written about biomass conversions, no single textbook contains all the information needed to teach a biomass conversion course-until

Author : Donald L. Klass
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 651 pages
File Size : 40,7 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 : Ottmar Edenhofer,Ramón Pichs Madruga
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1076 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Climate change mitigation
ISBN : 1139248707

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Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation by Ottmar Edenhofer,Ramón Pichs Madruga Pdf

This Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report (IPCC-SRREN) assesses the potential role of renewable energy in the mitigation of climate change. It covers the six most important renewable energy sources - bioenergy, solar, geothermal, hydropower, ocean and wind energy - as well as their integration into present and future energy systems. It considers the environmental and social consequences associated with the deployment of these technologies and presents strategies to overcome technical as well as non-technical obstacles to their application and diffusion. SRREN brings a broad spectrum of technology-specific experts together with scientists studying energy systems as a whole. Prepared following strict IPCC procedures, it presents an impartial assessment of the current state of knowledge: it is policy relevant but not policy prescriptive. SRREN is an invaluable assessment of the potential role of renewable energy for the mitigation of climate change for policymakers, the private sector and academic researchers.

Author : Daniel Black
Publisher : Scientific e-Resources
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781839472473

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Biofuels by Daniel Black Pdf

Energy is a fundamental enabler of economy, and revolutionary changes in energy cost and effectiveness, from animal and wood, to coal, whale oil, petroleum and nuclear technologies, have deeply shaped throughout history societal evolution worldwide. The nextwave of changes, as the world economic engine integrates renewable energy technologies such as solar technologies or biofuels, perhaps constitutes a greater challenge since predictably these technologies will be at least transiently less efficient than the conventional energies of today based on fossil and nuclear fuels. Understanding these challenges that lie ahead is an important task to perform in order to design winning industrial strategies for the future. Chapter 1 and 2 discuss about the basics of biofuel and The Global Demand for Biofuels: Technologies, Markets and Policies. If biofuel is one of the expected solutions, we must know where is the beginning of the crisis and its solution. This chapter reviews the background story along with an optimistic outlook for a safe energy resource on our green earth. Chapter 3 is based on the Renewable Energy Resources. Chapter 4 depicts about the biomass and biofuels. Chapter 5, 6, 7 and 8 covers the use of bioethanol, hydrogen, methane and methonal. Chapter 9 describes the use of Ethanol and Methonal as fuel. Chapter 10 is based on the Energy systems, their storage and transmission. Chapter 11 depicts the Institutional and economic factors from renewable. The association of the book is concocted to encourage viable learning encounters The book is organized in a manner to cater to the needs of students, researchers, managerial organizations, and readers at large. It is hoped that this book will help our readers to understand: What are the various biofuels available to us; Why biofuels are required; How to use biofuels. What is the need to Conserve these biofuels.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1616 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Federal aid to energy development
ISBN : MINN:31951D025308535

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Energy and Water Development Appropriations for 2007 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Energy and Water, and Related Agencies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1614 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : MINN:31951D02530856Z

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Energy and Water, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Energy and Water, and Related Agencies Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1616 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Energy development
ISBN : PSU:000058170038

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Energy and Water, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year ... by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations Pdf

Author : Hafiza Shukor,Muaz Mohd Zaini Makhtar,Abu Zahrim Yaser
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811693144

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Renewable Energy from Bio-resources in Malaysia by Hafiza Shukor,Muaz Mohd Zaini Makhtar,Abu Zahrim Yaser Pdf

This book highlights current efforts and research in Malaysia on conversion of bio-resources to renewable energy of biofuel as an alternative way of producing energy from fossil-based fuels. The book starts with the renewable energy developments and policies in Malaysia and discusses the main renewable resources available. It addresses the use of more environmentally friendly technologies which can lead to the reduction of pollution and thus sustaining the ecology for treatment of bio-resources. The book also presents new initiatives in bioenergy production with theories, applications, and challenges of biological processes of biofuel production such as bioethanol, biobutanol, biogas, microbial fuel cell (MFC), and biodiesel. It discusses the potential of renewable energy resources to meet the energy needs without damaging/affecting the environment.

Author : Dr. H.S. Mukunda
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Biomass energy
ISBN : 8126529695

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UNDERSTANDING CLEAN ENERGY AND FUELS FROM BIOMASS by Dr. H.S. Mukunda Pdf

Special Features: · Foreword by Prof. C.N.R. Rao, National Research Professor and Linus Pauling Research Professor & Chairman, Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore.· Excellent authorship.· This book is an authoritative source for understanding the subject of the clean conversion of biomass to energy and upgraded fuels - gases and liquids for heat, electricity and transportation from the vantage point of developing countries like India and other oil importing nations bestowed with bio-resource. · There is no book that addresses the progress in the science and technology of modern approaches to conversion of biomass to energy and clean fuels with developing country context in mind. The books available today are also not of a nature that approaches the subject from the view point of fundamentals particularly with reference to new technologies. · Summary and questions at the end of each chapter.· Numerous illustrations. About The Book: This book is an authoritative source for understanding the subject of the clean conversion of biomass to energy and upgraded fuels - gases and liquids for heat, electricity and transportation from the vantage point of developing countries like India and other oil importing nations bestowed with bio-resource. It aims at creating an understanding of (a) the magnitude and nature of biomass resources for energy and fuels, largely for India, (b) the variety of processes that are available for conversion of the wastes into energy or fuels, (c) the processes, both microbial (anaerobic digestion) and thermo-chemical (combustion and gasification) and a critical assessment of the performance on a technical and environmental basis addressing those approaches that make greater importance in terms of scale to developing countries like India, (d) processes that have not reached the commercial relevance yet - like Stirling engine, fuel cells, in particular direct carbon fuel cell and microbial fuel cell and could become relevant in coming times, (e) the routes for liquid bio-fuels - first generation fuels like ethanol and plant oils as well as second generation fuels such as cellulosic ethanol and gasification -Fischer-Tropsch synthesis based biodiesel.

Author : Thomas B. Johansson,Anand Prabhakar Patwardhan,Nebojša Nakićenović,Luis Gomez-Echeverri
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 1885 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780521182935

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Global Energy Assessment by Thomas B. Johansson,Anand Prabhakar Patwardhan,Nebojša Nakićenović,Luis Gomez-Echeverri Pdf

Independent, scientifically based, integrated, policy-relevant analysis of current and emerging energy issues for specialists and policymakers in academia, industry, government.