McGowan, Tom

Biomass and alternate fuel systems : an engineering and economic guide / Thomas F. McGowan - Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, c2009 - x, 264 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes index

Introduction to alternate fuels -- Fuel properties and combustion theory -- Liquid fuels from biomass -- Biomass combustion equipment -- Biomass fuel storage and handling -- Cogeneration and power generation -- Emissions and control -- Environment and safety -- Biomass fuel supply and purchasing -- Fuel switching feasibility study methodology -- Economic analysis of biomass combustion systems -- Biomass fuel processing routes and economics -- Biomass fuel processing network -- Example feasibility study

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Biomass energy--Economic aspects
Biomass energy--Environmental aspects
Renewable energy sources--Economic aspects
Renewable energy sources--Environmental aspects