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1 online resource |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
Woodhead Publishing series in energy ; number 94 |
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Woodhead Publishing in energy ; no. 94.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed March 9, 2016). |
| Contents |
Front Cover; Related titles; Biomass Supply Chains for Bioenergy and Biorefining; Copyright; Contents; List of contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy; 01 -- Biomass resources, supply chains and markets; 1 -- Introduction to biomass supply chains; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Biomass as a resource worldwide; 1.2.1 Agriculture and forestry resources; 1.2.1.1 Agriculture resources; 1.2.1.2 Forestry resources; 1.3 Screening of international sustainability indicators; 1.3.1 Sustainability certification systems; 1.4 Conclusions; References; 2 -- Biomass feedstocks; 2.1 Introduction. |
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2.1.1 Main categories and uses of biomass2.1.2 Biomass potentials; 2.1.3 Organization of chapter; 2.2 An overview of candidate feedstocks; 2.3 Forest biomass; 2.3.1 Feedstock characterization and management; 2.3.2 Availability assessment and environmental impacts; 2.3.3 Some possible future trends and challenges; 2.4 Agricultural biomass; 2.4.1 Short-rotation tree plantations; 2.4.1.1 Food crops; 2.4.1.2 Lignocellulosic species; 2.4.1.3 Legumes; 2.4.2 Advantages and disadvantages of candidate feedstocks; 2.4.3 Environmental impacts of candidate feedstocks; 2.4.4 Land use change effects. |
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2.4.5 Future trends2.5 Conclusion; Sources of further information; References; 3 -- Biomass resource assessment; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Classification of biomass resources; 3.3 Qualities desired in biomass resources; 3.3.1 Properties of an ideal biofuel; 3.3.2 Properties of biomass resources; 3.3.3 Quality requirements and classes for solid biofuels; 3.4 Biomass resource assessment methods; 3.4.1 Agricultural residues; 3.4.2 Forestry residues; 3.4.3 Residues from agroforestry industry; 3.4.3.1 Agrifood industry; 3.4.3.2 Timber industry; 3.4.4 Livestock by-products; 3.4.5 Energy crops. |
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3.5 Future trendsSources of further information; References; 4 -- Biomass supply, demand, and markets; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Background in biomass supply chains; 4.1.2 Sources of biomass; 4.2 Economic forces determining biomass supply and demand; 4.2.1 Worldwide projected energy outlook; 4.2.2 Projected biomass utilization outlook; 4.3 Integrated decision support for biomass utilization networks; 4.3.1 Discrete event simulation; 4.3.2 Mathematical programming; 4.3.3 Risk assessment and uncertainty analysis tools; 4.4 Key drivers in biomass markets; 4.4.1 Crude oil price volatility. |
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4.4.2 Climate change mitigation4.4.3 Reduced dependence on imported energy resources; 4.4.4 Rising cost of primary energy generation; 4.4.5 Improved opportunities for rural economies in underdeveloped regions; 4.5 Future trends; Sources of further information; References; 02 -- Biomass harvesting, handling, storage and transportation; 5 -- Biomass harvesting and collection; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Woody biomass; 5.2.1 Operation; 5.2.2 Harvesting equipment; 5.2.3 Ecological concerns; 5.2.4 Economic concerns; 5.3 Corn stover; 5.3.1 Operation; 5.3.2 Harvesting equipment; 5.3.3 Ecological concerns. |
| Subject |
Biomass energy.
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Bioénergie.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical.
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Biomass energy
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| Added Author |
Holm-Nielsen, Jens Bo, editor.
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Ehimen, Ehiaze Augustine, editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Biomass supply chains for bioenergy and biorefining. Amsterdam, [Netherlands] : Woodhead Publishing, ©2016 392 pages Woodhead Publishing in energy ; Number 94 9781782423669 |
| ISBN |
9781782423874 (electronic bk.) |
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1782423877 (electronic bk.) |
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1782423664 |
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9781782423669 |
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9781782423669 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000057212980 |
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CHNEW 001013439 |
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DEBSZ 482469552 |
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GBVCP 871530511 |
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GBVCP 879392118 |
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