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Biomass gasification, pyrolysis and torrefaction : practical design and theory /

This book offers comprehensive coverage of biomass in its gas, liquid, and solid states, explaining the basic principles of energy conversion systems; focuses on the design, analysis, and operational aspects of biomass gasification, pyrolysis, and torrefaction; and provides insight into the design o...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Basu, Prabir, 1946- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam : Academic Press, 2013.
Edition:2nd edition.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Economic issues of biomass energy conversion
  • 3. Biomass characteristics
  • 4. Torrefaction
  • 5. Pyrolysis
  • 6. Tar production and destruction
  • 7. Gasification theory
  • 8. Design of biomass gasifiers
  • 9. Hydrothermal gasification of biomass
  • 10. Biomass cofiring and torrefaction
  • 11. Production of synthetic fuels and chemicals from biomass
  • 12. Biomass handling
  • 13. Analytical techniques.