Forest-Based Biomass Energy: Concepts and Applications

✍ Scribed by Frank Spellman (Author)

Publisher: CRC Press
Year: 2011
Leaves: 500
Edition: 1
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

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

✦ Table of Contents

The Basics: Introduction. Basic Math Operations. Units of Measurement and Conversions. Statistics. Forest-Based Biomass: Heat Energy, Weight Considerations, and Estimations. Forest Biomass Sampling. Timber Scaling and Log Rules. Forest-Based Biomass: Bioenergy. Biomass: Plant Basics. Forest-Based Biomass Feedstock. Biomass Conversion/Power Generation Technologies. Forest Biomass Removal: Environmental Impact. Glossary. Appendix. Answers to Chapter Review Questions. Index.

✦ Subjects

Engineering & Technology;Power & Energy;Renewable Energy;Clean Tech;Renewable Energy;Environment and Sustainability;Ecology - Environment Studies

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