Download or read book Repowering Solid Fuel Biomass Electricity Generation written by Jaquelyn Birdsall and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Near Term Opportunities for Integrating Biomass into the U S Electricity Supply written by David S. Ortiz and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2011-07-29 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Technical Manual for the SAM Biomass Power Generation Model written by Jennie Jorgenson and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report provides detailed documentation regarding the engineering methodology associated with the System Advisor Model (SAM) biomass power generation model. Broadly, the model can be applied to any power generation technology utilizing a solid fuel that can be defined by its content and heating value. A solid-fueled combustion power plant can be broken into three discrete operations, each with its own mass and energy balances: the feed yard where the fuel is stored, the combustion system, and the turbine. SAM is a system performance and economic model designed to facilitate decision making for project developers, financiers, and policymakers, as well as provide robust analysis capabilities for energy researchers.

Download or read book Bundles of Energy written by Duncan Macqueen and published by IIED. This book was released on 2011 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Energy from Biomass written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Power Generation from Solid Fuels written by Hartmut Spliethoff and published by . This book was released on 2010-04-22 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Densified Biomass written by Thomas B. Reed and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Thermochemical Processing of Biomass written by Robert C. Brown and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive examination of the large number of possible pathways for converting biomass into fuels and power through thermochemical processes Bringing together a widely scattered body of information into a single volume, this book provides complete coverage of the many ways that thermochemical processes are used to transform biomass into fuels, chemicals and power. Fully revised and updated, this new edition highlights the substantial progress and recent developments that have been made in this rapidly growing field since publication of the first edition and incorporates up-to-date information in each chapter. Thermochemical Processing of Biomass: Conversion into Fuels, Chemicals and Power, 2nd Edition incorporates two new chapters covering: condensed phased reactions of thermal deconstruction of biomass and life cycle analysis of thermochemical processing systems. It offers a new introductory chapter that provides a more comprehensive overview of thermochemical technologies. The book also features fresh perspectives from new authors covering such evolving areas as solvent liquefaction and hybrid processing. Other chapters cover combustion, gasification, fast pyrolysis, upgrading of syngas and bio-oil to liquid transportation fuels, and the economics of thermochemically producing fuels and power, and more. Features contributions by a distinguished group of European and American researchers offering a broad and unified description of thermochemical processing options for biomass Combines an overview of the current status of thermochemical biomass conversion as well as engineering aspects to appeal to the broadest audience Edited by one of Biofuels Digest’s "Top 100 People" in bioenergy for six consecutive years Thermochemical Processing of Biomass: Conversion into Fuels, Chemicals and Power, 2nd Edition will appeal to all academic researchers, process chemists, and engineers working in the field of biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals. It is also an excellent book for graduate and advanced undergraduate students studying biomass, biofuels, renewable resources, and energy and power generation.

Download or read book Co utilization of Woody Biomass for Energy Sector Emission Reductions written by Emily Anne Beagle and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research and deployment of renewable energy sources are increasing due to several major drivers, including the needs for energy independence and security, renewable energy alternatives to fossil fuels, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Biomass is an abundant resource and, with careful planning and management, can be considered a carbon neutral and sustainable energy source, making it attractive for renewable energy applications. Additionally, biomass does not suffer from intermittency issues common of other renewable energy sources. Biomass can be utilized through a variety of energy conversion methods, including combustion, gasification and pyrolysis. Biomass can also be upgraded through mild pyrolysis, called torrefaction, rendering the biomass with fuel characteristics that more closely resemble coal. One woody biomass of particular interest in the western United States is beetle kill pine. Significant amounts of this biomass can be found in National Forests and pose a substantial safety risk to people, local infrastructure, and waterways. Management of these dead trees is a priority for the U.S. Forest Service which has recognized their potential as a fuel and energy feedstock. In addition to productive utilization of waste resources, such as beetle kill, co-combustion of biomass with coal is the most near-term, low cost means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity generation sector. Other co-conversion methods, such as co-gasification, are also attractive and relatively readily implementable options for biomass utilization. However, for biomass to be implemented in commercial reactors, its conversion characteristics frequently need to be tailored for efficient conversion. Pretreatment methods, such as torrefaction, and integrated conversion systems, such as the utilization of biochar produced from pyrolysis, offer great promise for improved biomass feedstocks. This research presents a multifaceted study of the utilization and co-utilization of woody biomass, with an emphasis on beetle kill pine, for energy sector emission reductions through a variety of analysis pathways. Experimental investigations of solid fuel conversion processes, including torrefaction, pyrolysis, combustion, and gasification, using a variety of fuel types and fuel blends in several laboratory reactor apparatuses are presented along with kinetic models of fuel conversion behaviors and co-conversion fuel interactions. Additionally, the systems-level feasibility of co-firing has been explored through techno-economic assessment of biomass availability and life cycle analysis of co-firing woody biomass with coal, and results are presented. Overall results from this work demonstrate and advance the feasibility of co-utilization of woody biomass as an effective and feasible means of reducing energy sector emissions.

Download or read book 2011 Bioenergy Action Plan written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Public Health Research Roadmap on Emerging Electricity Systems written by Laura Buckley (MPH) and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Waste to Energy written by Lisa Branchini and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of state-of-the-art technologies for energy conversion from waste, as well as a much-needed guide to new and advanced strategies to increase Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant efficiency. Beginning with an overview of municipal solid waste production and disposal, basic concepts related to Waste-To-Energy conversion processes are described, highlighting the most relevant aspects impacting the thermodynamic efficiency of WTE power plants. The pervasive influences of main steam cycle parameters and plant configurations on WTE efficiency are detailed and quantified. Advanced hybrid technology applications, particularly the Hybrid Combined Cycle concept, are examined in detail, including an illuminating compare-and-contrast study of two basic types of hybrid dual-fuel combined cycle arrangements: steam/water side integrated HCC and windbox repowering.

Download or read book Solid Fuel Blending written by David Tillman and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-03-21 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create affordable solid fuel blends that will burn efficiently while reducing the carbon footprint. Solid Fuel Blending Handbook: Principles, Practices, and Problems describes a new generation of solid fuel blending processes. The book includes discussions on such topics as flame structure and combustion performance, boiler efficiency, capacity as influenced by flue gas volume and temperature, slagging and fouling, corrosion, and emissions. Attention is given to the major types of combustion systems including stokers, pulverized coal, cyclone, and fluidized bed boilers. Specific topics considered include chlorine in one or more coals, alkali metals (e.g., K, Na) and alkali earth elements, and related topics. Coals of consideration include Appalachian, Interior Province, and Western bituminous coals; Powder River Basin (PRB) and other subbituminous coals; Fort Union and Gulf Coast lignites, and many of the off-shore coals (e.g., Adaro coal, an Indonesian subbituminous coal with very low sulfur; other off-shore coals from Germany, Poland, Australia, South Africa, Columbia, and more). Interactions between fuels and the potential for blends to be different from the parent coals will be a critical focus of this of the book. One stop source to solid fuel types and blending processes Evaluate combustion systems and calculate their efficiency Recognize the interactions between fuels and their potential energy output Be aware of the Environmental Aspects of Fuel Blending

Download or read book Examining European semi natural grassland silages and urban green cut as input sources for the integrated generation of solid fuel and biogas from biomass written by Hensgen, Frank and published by kassel university press GmbH. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To act against the negative effects of climate change, the European Union (EU) has increased its efforts in the field of renewable energies. This led to the definition of national and EU wide targets for the share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy by the year 2020 for each EU-Member state and the Union as a whole. To reach these aims without jeopardising other important aims like food security and nature conservation, sustainable systems of recovery of renewable energy have to be developed. One possibility is the “integrated generation of solid fuel and biogas from biomass” (IFBB). Its core element is the mechanical separation of the biomass into a solid fuel for combustion and a liquid for anaerobic digestion. This study investigated the technology on a prototype scale for a variety of European semi natural grasslands and urban green cut biomasses. The quality of the derived energy carriers and the parameters influencing these qualities were in the research focus. In addition, the IFBB system was compared to other energy recovery systems.

Download or read book Current Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 1994-07 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Combustion Engineering Issues for Solid Fuel Systems written by Bruce G. Miller and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2008-07-02 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design, construct and utilize fuel systems using this comprehensive reference work. Combustion Engineering Issues for Solid Fuel Systems combines modeling, policy/regulation and fuel properties with cutting edge breakthroughs in solid fuel combustion for electricity generation and industrial applications. This book moves beyond theory to provide readers with real-life experiences and tips for addressing the various technical, operational and regulatory issues that are associated with the use of fuels. With the latest information on CFD modeling and emission control technologies, Combustion Engineering Issues for Solid Fuel Systems is the book practicing engineers as well as managers and policy makers have been waiting for. Provides the latest information on CFD modeling and emission control technologies Comprehensive coverage of combustion systems and fuel types Addresses policy and regulatory concerns at a technical level Tackles various technical and operational issues

Download or read book Fuel Flexible Energy Generation written by John Oakey and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fuel Flexible Energy Generation: Solid, Liquid and Gaseous Fuels provides updated information on flexible fuel energy generation, the process by which one or more fuels can be combusted in the same boiler or turbine to generate power. By adapting or building boilers and turbines to accept multiple fuel sources, they can be co-fired with biomass and waste derived fuels, allowing a reduction in carbon output, thus providing cleaner energy. Fuel flexibility is becoming more important in a world of diminishing fossil fuel stocks. Many countries are investing in the development of more efficient fuel flexible boilers and turbines, and their use is becoming more prevalent in industry as well. This book provides comprehensive coverage of flexible fuel energy generation across all potential fuel types, and was written by a selection of experts in the field who discuss the types of fuels which can be used in fuel flexible energy generation, from solid fuels to biomass fuels, the preparation of fuels to be used in fuel flexible operations, that includes their handling and transport, and combustion and conversion technologies with chapters ranging from large-scale coal gasification to technology options and plant design issues. Focuses on fuel flexibility across all potential fuel types Includes thorough treatment of the technology being developed to allow for fuel flexibility Written by leading experts in the field Provides an essential text for R&D managers in firms which produce boilers or turbines, those who work in the fuel industry, and academics working in engineering departments on energy generation