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Biomass and Alternate Fuel Systems: An Engineering and Economic Guide

Thomas F. McGowan (Editor), Michael L. Brown (Associate Editor), William S. Bulpitt (Associate Editor), James L. Walsh, Jr. (Associate Editor)
ISBN: 978-0-470-41028-8
Hardcover
280 pages
April 2009
List Price: US $120.50
Government Price: US $83.16
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Preface.

Acknowledgments.

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Alternate Fuels.

CHAPTER 2 Fuel Properties and Combustion Theory.

CHAPTER 3 Liquid Fuels from Biomass.

CHAPTER 4 Biomass Combustion Equipment—Steam, Hot Oil, and Hot Gas.

CHAPTER 5 Biomass Fuel Storage and Handling.

CHAPTER 6 Cogeneration and Power Generation.

CHAPTER 7 Emissions and Control.

CHAPTER 8 Environment and Safety: Rules, Regulations, and Safe Practice.

CHAPTER 9 Biomass Fuel Supply and Purchasing.

CHAPTER 10 Fuel-Switching Feasibility Study Methodology.

CHAPTER 11 Economic Analysis of Biomass Combustion Systems.

CHAPTER 12 Biomass Fuel Processing Routes and Economics.

CHAPTER 13 Biomass Fuel Processing Network.

CHAPTER 14 Example Feasibility Study: Nonforest Products Facility.

APPENDIX 1 Equipment Manufacturers/Vendors Listing.

APPENDIX 2 State Forestry Commission Offices.

APPENDIX 3 Glossary.

INDEX.

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