This text provides the state of the art in the field of efficient biomass conversion. It covers technical issues such as combustion, gasification, torrefaction, pyrolysis and biogas production. Transportation of biomass is a burden to high bulk volume, and by using torrefaction this problem can be solved.
This text provides the state of the art in the field of efficient biomass conversion. It covers technical issues such as combustion, gasification, tor...
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 meeting all our energy and food needs, provided it is used efficiently. The use of food in generating energy has been extensively debated, but there is actually no need for it given the comprehensive resources available from agriculture and...
Global energy use is approximately 140 000 TWh per year. Interestingly, biomass production amounts to approximately 270 000 TWh per year, or roughl...
This book focuses on providing an overview of all our available natural resources, considering the sustainability and potential for power generation of each. Energy efficiency prospects of each natural resource are examined in the context of society's key energy needs- Heating/cooling, Electric Power, Transportation and Industrial Production. Geography, climate and demographics are all discussed as key vectors impacting the comparative opportunities for self-sustenance around the globe. The authors provide in-depth coverage of renewable energy upscale and energy efficiency improvements in...
This book focuses on providing an overview of all our available natural resources, considering the sustainability and potential for power generatio...
