Designed primarily for students taking a senior or first-year graduate bioenergy course, this textbook has a full range of learning features and instructor resources. It examines complete characterization for biomass for both the biochemical and thermochemical conversion processes and discusses individual conversion processes such as biodiesel, bioethanol, and biogas production. The book also covers liquid fuel production from biomass, as well as economics, environmental, and sustainability issues. It includes problems, case studies, and real-world examples using actual data from biomass research.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Biomass as an Energy Resource : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Sources of Biomass Available for Energy
Chapter 3 : Physicochemical Conversion Process : Biodiesel Production
Chapter 4 : Biochemical Conversion Processes : Biogas Production from Animal Manure
Chapter 5 : Thermochemical Conversion Processes : Torrefaction
Chapter 6 : Pyrolysis
Chapter 7 : Gasification
Chapter 8 : Biomass Combustion and Co-Firing with Coal
Chapter 9 : Biomass Liquefaction and Conversion into Liquid Fuels
Chapter 10 : Environmental, Economic and Sustainability Issues : Environment and Air Quality Issues Concerning Biorefineries
Chapter 11 : Role of Biomass as a Renewable Fuel
Index
