Synthesis of Biomass Utilization for Bioenergy Production in the Western United States

Synthesis of Biomass Utilization for Bioenergy Production in the Western United States PDF Author: David L. Nicholls
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437928323
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 54

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Book Description
Examines the use of woody residues, primarily from forest harvesting or wood products manufacturing operations (and from urban wood wastes), as a feedstock for direct-combustion bioenergy systems for electrical or thermal power applications. Examines opportunities for utilizing biomass for energy at several different scales, with an emphasis on larger scale electrical power generation at stand-alone facilities, and on smaller scale facilities (thermal heating only) such as gov¿t., educ., or other institutional facilities. Identifies west-wide barriers that tend to inhibit bioenergy applications, incl. terrain, accessibility, harvesting and capital costs. Evaluates the role of gov¿t. as a catalyst in stimulating new technol. and new uses of biomass material. Illus.