woody biomass Articles
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The feasibility of producing alcohol fuels from biomass in Australia
Apart from cost, the net production of energy is the most important factor in evaluating the feasibility of producing renewable fuels from woody biomass. Unlike sugar, the effort required to make woody materials fermentable is considerable, and has been a major barrier to the use of such materials to produce renewable fuels. The Energy Profit Ratio (EPR) of fossil fuels is declining rapidly as ...
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A comparison of fast and slow pyrolysis liquids from mallee
An exploratory comparative study of the fast and slow pyrolysis of eucalyptus mallee has been carried out to explore the differences in liquid yields and characteristics. The study focused on the liquid products, which were fully characterised and good mass balance closures were achieved. The influence of temperature and heating rates on the slow pyrolysis of eucalyptus mallee was investigated, ...
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Liquid fuels from woody biomass
Although challenges like global climate change and oil depletion will increasingly drive fuel selection, increasing bioenergy use is only one of many possible responses to these problems. Present biomass liquid fuels are almost all derived from food crops, but their potential for further expansion is limited. Any major expansion of biomass liquid fuels will require use of the more abundant ...
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The production of biofuels and renewable chemicals by fast pyrolysis of biomass
Bio-energy can provide more renewable energy requirements than any other technology. This paper focuses on fast pyrolysis as the only thermal process that directly delivers a high yield of liquid. This can be used on site or transported to centralised facilities for utilisation. This offers the potential for optimisation, greater economies of scale and exploitation of bio-refineries. The overall ...
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Global bioenergy: problems and prospects
This paper explores the future global potential for bioenergy. We use energy analysis, and more generally climate change effects, as our criteria for evaluation. Since widespread use of new bioenergy is probably decades away, our evaluation attempts to take into account likely future conditions. Previous research displays large variations in estimates of both energy ratio and technical potential. ...
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Business viability of biomass co-firing and gasification for electricity generation
Greenhouse gas reduction occurs as a result of substitution of woody biomass for coal. Coal is the worst amongst all the fossil fuels in terms of greenhouse gas emission per unit of electricity generated. Recent concerns related to the environmental impact of greenhouse gases from using fossil based feedstock, like coal, for the generation of power, specifically electricity have driven the need ...
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Bio-char refineries: an accessible approach for the development of biomass-based industry
Being a by-product of the well-established charcoal industry, slow pyrolysis bio-oil can be an excellent, cost-effective and renewable liquid fuel. However, even in Brazil, a country with a very clean energy profile and large-scale charcoal production, bio-oil is not properly utilised yet. A simple upgrade of traditional methods of charcoal production can significantly increase liquid fuel ...
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Wood instead of petroleum?
The other day I found an interesting article from Scientists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, USA. The artical discusses how the two recently managed to synthesize two complex chemical substances from wood-based starting materials. You can find the link here: Wood instead of petroleum. The basic chemistry is nothing new. In fact ...
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Following the fuel: How portable biomass energy generation may help rural communities
The forests that surround many of California’s mountain communities tend to have an abundance of woody biomass and a pressing need for thinning to reduce fire danger. Revenue from selling forest residues to biomass power plants could help to support fuel reduction activities, but in many cases the nearest plant is so far away that hauling costs are prohibitive. The remoteness of such ...
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Projects on Woody Biomass to Benefit Industry Within a Few Years
Making the stuff of bio-based plastics, identifying new value chains in "forest" biorefinery, finding the perfect method for quick drying sludge or pinning down the best kind of pine for making bio-based products. These are the topics of four research projects whose instigators, all Bio4Energy researchers based in northern Sweden, were awarded grants in the latest round of funding by the Swedish ...
By Bio4Energy
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Fuel for Schools: A Biomass Success Story
On our blog, you have learned about different types of biofuel, the process for creating biofuel, and the global benefits of using biomass technology. Now it’s time to see all of this information put into practice. Different areas of the country have supported a program called Fuel for Schools, which encourages the use of renewable, local resources to provide heat to schools. Below ...
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Biochar Revolution: Sustainable Biomass Disposal with Innovative Technology
In the intricate dance of environmental stewardship, the disposal of waste biomass emerges as a critical challenge. However, the landscape is evolving with the advent of sustainable technologies, and at the forefront is biochar production. This transformative process not only addresses waste concerns but also unlocks the potential to enhance soil fertility and sequester carbon. Understanding the ...
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Exploring the Role of Biochar in Carbon Offsetting Strategies
Carbon offsetting has gained significant attention as a means to mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. One promising avenue in this pursuit is the utilization of biochar. Biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from biomass through pyrolysis, offers a unique opportunity to sequester carbon and improve soil health simultaneously. In this post, we will delve into the role of ...
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Biomass Pyrolysis Plant: What It Really Are Capable Of Doing To Suit Your Needs
A mobile biomass pyrolysis plant can operate independently of any electrical grid and might re-locate multiple times annually. The economics of biomass pyrolysis are favorable for many different reasons. The expense of raw materials is less, and the biomass haul distance is quite a bit shorter compared to a set-site biomass pyrolysis plant. The mobile plant may be operated on a number of biomass ...
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Bio-SNG featured in energy world in February 2011
The use of bio-fuels for heating and lighting pre-dates the use of fossil fuels by thousands of years. However, unlike with fossil fuels, a systematic knowledge of the challenges posed by solid bio-fuels is not as widely understood, a fact attributable to the exponential acceleration of fossil fuel usage as global demand increased during the industrial revolution. In the wake of this, producers ...
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Market Prospects of Mobile Biochar Machine
In the contemporary landscape of sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship, the mobile biochar machine emerges as a disruptive technology with profound implications for soil health, carbon sequestration, and renewable energy production. As the global demand for organic farming practices and carbon-negative solutions continues to rise, the market prospects of mobile biochar machines ...
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Biomass to Replace Coal
Replacing coal with biomass as fuel? It could happen soon, thanks to the development of a technology that transforms biomass into biocoal. In Québec, this innovative process has been developed by Airex Energy, which opened the very first demonstration plant in Canada in December 2015 in Bécancour. Biocoal is made by torrefying biomass. In short, residual biomass (forestry, ...
By Airex Energy
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Advanced, integrated systems meet the challenges of commercial-scale operation
Technological frontiers in die alternative energy industry continue to widen in countries around the globe. As such, die exploitation of biomass as a source of energy has become die fastest-growing sector among a growing roster of energy solutions. Today, more energy is produced from various forms of biomass dian from all wind, solar and geodicrmal applications combined. Much of die excitement ...
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Airex Energy supply biocoal pellets to Portland General Electric’s Boardman Plant
Continuing its years-long investigation of whether torrefied biomass could extend its life, Boardman Power Station is prepping to undergo a substantive test burn. Trial by Fire Boardman Power Station is feeling the heat. The last operating coal-burning power station in Oregon, the relatively young, 550-MW plant has faced much pressure and scrutiny regarding its ultimate fate, which must be ...
By Airex Energy
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8 Winter Energy Saving Tips
This winter season will undoubtedly be different from years past, but one constant remains true: electricity and heating bills will increase during the cold, dark months of the year. Fortunately, REAP has created a guide – 8 Winter Energy Saving Tips to reduce your winter energy bills. These tips are the low hanging fruit– easy steps you can take to conserve energy and use energy ...
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