BIOMASS COMBUSTION CD-ROM - version 3 2004

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Writtten by a panel of experts from leading European biomass organisations, including VTT ENERGY, New Energy Technologies , Espoo - Finland (C. Wilen, T. Mäkinen, K. Sipila, E Alakangas, K. Veijonen), C.A.R.M.E.N. ( Centrales Agrar Rohstoff Marketing und Entwicklungs Netzwerk) Bayern - Germany (W. Ortinger Mr.Wunderer, Dr. G. Justinger), University of Technology, Institute of Chemical Engineering, Fuel and Environmental Technology, Wien - Austria ( A.Schmidt, M. Harasek ), Biomasse Normandie Caen - France (Y. Oremus, J.C. Pouet ) and LIOR, Hoeilaart - Belgium (Gian Luca Ferrero, Bruce Douglas, Paola Bonato, Giovanna Miserocchi), this Encyclopedia on BIOMASS COMBUSTION answers, in great detail, most questions relating to the generation of heat and/or power from the combustion of biomass.

Features

• thousands of interactive screens,
• fully illustrated with videos, animations and sound
• provides easy access to a wide range of information for both experts and general interest users:
• a unique user-friendly encyclopaedic practical tool.

International experts have provided concise and relevant information on a range of topics including:

• fuel types,
• treatments,
• combustion technologies,
• case studies
• legislations etc...

Contents

Overview

• RES & Fossil Energy
• RES & Environment
• Past, Present & Future

Biomass Sources

• What is Biomass
• Photosynthesis
• Wood: the Oldest Biofuel
• Wood Production
• Energy Crops
• Residues
• Solid Biofuels

Production

• Properties
• Analytical Determination

Handling

• Harvesting, Supply & Transport
• Wood Handling in Power Plant
• Drying
• Powders, Briquettes & Pellets
• Straw Handling

Combustion Technology

• Most Common Systems
• Hot Water, Steam, Electricity
• Small Units
• Large Units
• Flue Gas Cleaning

Fireplaces & Stoves

• Choice
• Placing
• Combustion
• Emissions
• Maintenance

Biomass Heating Plants

• Basic Criteria

Single House Heating

• One-family Houses & Farms
• Large Buildings

District Heating (DH)

• DH Systems
• DH Production
• DH Characteristics

Heat & Power (CHP)

• Features
• Heat & Power Production

Environment & Safety

• Ecological Effects
• Production & Processing
• Thermal Treatments
• Health & Safety

Implementation of a Plant

• Sizing
• Feasibility Study
• Estimation of impacts

Economy

• Overview
• Important Facts
• Investment Costs
• Operating Costs
• Specific Project Costs

Benefits

• Economic
• Environmental
• Other Benefits

DIRECTORY

• Engineering
• Suppliers of biomass combustion equipment and an
• Experts & Consultants including: financial institutes, Institutions including: R&D Centres, Educational establishments, Associations

DATA BANK

• THESAURUS / GLOSSARY Keywords & Acronyms + defin
• CONVERSIONS, SYMBOLS AND UNITS
• PUBLICATIONS (selection of relevant publications
• MEDIA GALLERY: 1621 photos + drawings + diagra
• CHOICE OF PATH
• EDUCATIONAL
• PROFESSIONAL
• GUIDED TOUR
• BUILD YOUR OWN PATH

LEGISLATION Policy - Regulations - Subsidies

Countries

• Argentina
• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Canada
• China
• Denmark
• European Union
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• India
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Japan
• Korea South
• Luxembourg
• Mexico
• Namibia
• Nepal
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Slovenia
• South Africa
• Spain
• Sri Lanka
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Thailand
• The Netherlands
• Turkey
• United Kingdom
• United States

INFO

• HELP
• ABOUT CD-ROM .
• RECAP : last consulted screens
• CHOICE of Languages

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