Forest-based biomass energy : concepts and applications / Frank R. Spellman

By:

Spellman, Frank R

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Energy and the environment (Boca Raton, Fla.)Publication details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, c2012Description: xxx, 484 p. : ill. ; 27 cmISBN:

9781439860199 (hardback)
143986019X (hardback)

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Summary: "This reference covers renewable energy derived from natural processes that are replenished continuously in various forms, such as biofues, bio-products, and bio-power. The book provides an overview of renewable and sustainable energy and an explanation of the science and mathematics of biomass. It examines numerous types of biomass feedstocks, and includes coverage on converting biomass waste into useable energy. Tree stocks covered include Poplar, Willow, American Sycamore, Sweetgum, and Loblolly. It also offers information on the benefits of Agroforestry, the approach of combining crops with livestock. "--Provided by publisher

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Open Shelf	UMPLIB GAMBANG	SD387.B48 S64 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		0000067668

Includes bibliographical references and index

"This reference covers renewable energy derived from natural processes that are replenished continuously in various forms, such as biofues, bio-products, and bio-power. The book provides an overview of renewable and sustainable energy and an explanation of the science and mathematics of biomass. It examines numerous types of biomass feedstocks, and includes coverage on converting biomass waste into useable energy. Tree stocks covered include Poplar, Willow, American Sycamore, Sweetgum, and Loblolly. It also offers information on the benefits of Agroforestry, the approach of combining crops with livestock. "--Provided by publisher