Engineering and science of biomass feedstock production and provision [electronic resource] / Yogendra Shastri, Alan Hansen, Luis Rodríguez, K.C. Ting, editors.
Shastri, Yogendra, editor of compilation.
2014
TP248.B55
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Title Engineering and science of biomass feedstock production and provision [electronic resource] / Yogendra Shastri, Alan Hansen, Luis Rodríguez, K.C. Ting, editors.
ISBN 9781489980144 electronic book
1489980148 electronic book
9781489980137
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-8014-4
Published New York, NY : Springer, 2014.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xii, 263 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Item Number 10.1007/978-1-4899-8014-4 doi
Call Number TP248.B55
Dewey Decimal Classification 662/.88
Summary The biomass based energy sector, especially the one based on lignocellulosic sources such as switchgrass Miscanthus, forest residues and short rotation coppice, will play an important role in our drive towards renewable energy. The biomass feedstock production (BFP) subsystem provides the necessary material inputs to the conversion processes for energy production. This subsystem includes the agronomic production of energy crops and the physical handling and delivery of biomass, as well as other enabling logistics. Achieving a sustainable BFP system is therefore paramount for the success of the emerging bioenergy sector. However, low bulk and energy densities, seasonal and weather sensitive availability, distributed supply and lack of commercial scale production experience create unique challenges. Moreover, novel region specific feedstock alternatives continue to emerge. Engineering will play a critical role in addressing these challenges and ensuring the techno-economic feasibility of this sector. It must also integrate with the biological, physical and chemical sciences and incorporate externalities, such as social/economic considerations, environmental impact and policy/regulatory issues, to achieve a truly sustainable system. Tremendous progress has been made in the past few years while new challenges have simultaneously emerged that need further investigation. It is therefore prudent at this time to review the current status and capture the future challenges through a comprehensive book. This work will serve as an authoritative treatise on the topic that can help researchers, educators and students interested in the field of biomass feedstock production, with particular interest in the engineering aspects.
Note Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Transportation of Bioenergy Feedstock
Biomass Feedstock Storage for Quantity and Quality Preservation
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Sustainability Issues in Biomass Feedstock Production: A Policy Perspective.

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