Biomass as a sustainable energy source for the future : fundamentals of conversion processes / / edited by Wiebren de Jong and J. Ruud van Ommen

• Pubblicazione: Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley : , : American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Inc., , 2015; ©2015
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (1262 p.)
• Disciplina: 662.88
• Soggetto topico: Biomass energy
• Persona (resp. second.): JongWiebren de <1968->; OmmenJ. Ruud van <1973->
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Preface; Acknowledgments; List of Contributors; Part I: Social Context and Structural Basis of Biomass as a Renewable Energy Sources; 1 Introduction; Acronyms; 1.1 Energy Supply: Economic and Environmental Considerations; 1.2 Ways to Mitigate Threats to a Sustainable Energy Supply; 1.3 What Is Sustainable Supply of Biomass?; 1.4 Resources and Sustainable Potential of Biomass; 1.5 A Brief Introduction to Multiproduct Biomass Conversion Techniques; Chapter Summary and Study Guide; Key Concepts; Short-Answer Questions; Problems; Projects; Internet References ; References2 Biomass Composition, Properties, and Characterization; Acronyms; Symbols; 2.1 Physicochemical Properties; 2.2 Main Structural Organic Constituents; 2.3 Minor Organic Constituents; 2.4 Inorganic Compounds; 2.5 Proximate and Ultimate Analysis; 2.6 Heating Values; 2.7 Ash Characterization Techniques; Chapter Summary and Study Guide; Key Concepts; Short-Answer Questions; Problems; Projects; Internet References; References; Part II: Chemical Engineering Principles of Biomass Processing; 3 Conservation; Acronyms; Symbols; 3.1 General Conservation Equation; 3.2 Conservation of Mass ; 3.3 Conservation of Energy3.4 Conservation of Momentum; Chapter Summary and Study Guide; Key Concepts; Short-Answer Questions; Problems; Projects; Internet Reference; References; 4 Transfer; Acronyms; Symbols; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Transport Terms in the Governing Equations; 4.3 Radiative Heat Transfer; 4.4 Convective Heat and Mass Transfer; 4.5 Transfer of Heat and Mass with Phase Change; Chapter Summary and Study Guide; Key Concepts; Short-Answer Questions; Problems; Projects; References; 5 Reactions; Symbols; 5.1 Reaction Kinetics; 5.2 Chemical Equilibrium; 5.3 Catalysis ; Chapter Summary and Study GuideKey Concepts; Short-Answer Questions; Problems; Projects; References; 6 Reactors; Symbols; 6.1 Preliminary Concepts; 6.2 Batch Reactors (BRs); 6.3 Steady-State Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors (CSTRs); 6.4 Steady-State Plug Flow Reactors (PFRs); 6.5 Residence Time and Space Time for Flow Reactors; 6.6 Deviations from Plug Flow and Perfect Mixing; Chapter Summary and Study Guide; Key Concepts; Short-Answer Questions; Problems; Project; References; 7 Processes; Acronyms; Symbols; 7.1 Scope; 7.2 Characterization of Biomass Processing ; 7.3 Analyzing the Outside of a Process7.4 Analyzing the Inside of a Process; 7.5 A Design Procedure for Biomass Conversion Processes; 7.6 Interface with Supply Chain: Input-Output Diagram; 7.7 Division in Subprocesses; 7.8 Process Design: Functional Block Diagram; 7.9 Example of Analysis and Evaluation in Process Design; 7.10 Integrating Process Units into the Functional Network; 7.11 Application Potential; Chapter Summary and Study Guide; Key Concepts; Short-Answer Questions; Problems; Projects; Internet References; References; Part III: Biomass Conversion Technologies ; 8 Physical Pretreatment of Biomass
• Sommario/riassunto: Focusing on the conversion of biomass into gas or liquid fuels the book covers physical pre-treatment technologies, thermal, chemical and biochemical conversion technologies Details the latest biomass characterization techniques Explains the biochemical and thermochemical conversion processes Discusses the development of integrated biorefineries, which are similar to petroleum refineries in concept, covering such topics as reactor configurations and downstream processing Describes how to mitigate the environmental risks when using biomass as fuel Includes many problems, small projects, sample
• Titolo autorizzato: Biomass as a sustainable energy source for the future
• ISBN: 1-118-91662-X; 1-118-91663-8; 1-118-91664-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910829942503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II