1st Edition
by Krzysztof J. Ptasinski (Author)
Details energy and exergy efficiencies of all major aspects of bioenergy systems
- Covers
all major bioenergy processes starting from photosynthesis and
cultivation of biomass feedstocks and ending with final bioenergy
products, like power, biofuels, and chemicals
- Each chapter
includes historical developments, chemistry, major technologies,
applications as well as energy, environmental and economic aspects in
order to serve as an introduction to biomass and bioenergy
- A
separate chapter introduces a beginner in easy accessible way to exergy
analysis and the similarities and differences between energy and exergy
efficiencies are underlined
- Includes case studies and illustrative examples of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation biofuels production, power and heat generation (thermal plants, fuel cells, boilers), and biorefineries
- Traditional fossil fuels-based technologies are also described in order to compare with the corresponding bioenergy systems
