Biomass potential in Andalusia, from grapevines, olives, fruit trees and poplar, for providing heating in homes

Rosúa, J.M.; Pasadas, M.

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2012.02.035

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“…Similar value was described in the work of Rosúa and Pasadas (2012) studying the conditions of Andalusia (total potential 1,165,046 × 10 3 kg), or Bilandzija et al (2012) studying the conditions of Croatia (total potential of 4,217 TJ).…”

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“…This implies the construction of new energy facilities, naturally dispersed within the sources of phytomass (Flores et al 2010). A similar opinion had also Rosúa and Pasadas (2012), who analysed the potential of biomass in Andalusia. According to them, that wood material has the potential to replace up to 51% of the energy used for heating in the region.…”

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“…Problems with evaluation of wood waste production from orchards were discussed by e.g. Rosúa and Pasadas (2012), who indicated the average production for wood fruit species app. 2.5 kg per tree, which represents about 1,000 kg/ha.…”

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“…Problems with production of vineyards wastage in Spain was discussed again by Rosúa and Pasadas (2012). From their work, it results that the production of fresh vineyards wastage is around 0.5 kg per tree, which is 934 kg/ha.…”

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“…Higher net calorific values, compared with these species, were determined for pear (15.69 MJ/kg) and grapevine (16.39 MJ/kg). Bilandzija et al (2012), and Rosúa and Pasadas (2012) report the values of gross calorific value for wood mass from different types of fruit in the range of 15.60 to 17.73 MJ/kg. Likewise, Zivkovic et.…”

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Review of energy potential of the wood biomass of orchards and vineyards in the Czech Republic

Burg¹,

Mašán²,

Martin³

et al. 2017

Res. Agric. Eng.

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Burg P., Mašán V., Dušek M., Zemánek P., Rutkowski K. (2017): Review of energy potential of the wood biomass of orchards and vineyards in the Czech Republic. Res. Agr. Eng., 63 (Special Issue): S1-S7.The most important sources of biomass energy are currently coming from agricultural activity. A sizeable portion in production areas is waste wood after the winter cut of orchards and vineyards, which cover areas exceeding 30,000 ha in the Czech Republic. The most important are species like apples, peaches, apricots, plums, sweet cherries, sour cherries and grapevines. Average production of wood mass for individual species of fruit trees and grapevines ranges from 1,540 kg/ha up to 6,762 kg/ha, i.e. 1.5 t/ha to 6.8 t/ha. The calorific value for these species ranges from 14.70 to 16.39 MJ/kg, with moisture between 6 and 8%. The results show that the total measured energy potential of the fruit species-cultivated areas is 1,469.7 TJ for the whole Czech Republic.

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Quantification of olive pomace availability for biogas production by using a GIS‐based model

Valenti

Arcidiacono

Chinnici

et al. 2017

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Recently, to obtain biogas from biomass, an innovative system based on both sustainable intensification of crop rotation and use of by‐products was developed. This system derives from BIOGASDONERIGHT concept, which was put forward with the aim of making more sustainable biogas production. Among the by‐products that could be considered for the anaerobic digestion within this new concept, olive pomace (OP) has been the object of research studies aimed at evaluating its possible reuse for energy purpose in terms of economic sustainability. This possibility is of relevant importance to reduce the environmental burden caused by disposal processes of the residues of olive oil industries. However, to the authors’ knowledge, the amount of processed olives in olive‐producing areas, as well as the correct planning of OP use for energy purposes, has not yet been the object of research activities. Therefore, the aim of this research study was to compute the availability of OP, the main waste from the olive oil industry to be disposed of, by following a methodology which included a geographic information system (GIS) based model that allowed the computation of indicators suitable to describe OP potential production within geographical areas. In the first phase of the study, the spatial distribution of the olive‐producing areas in Sicily, a geographical area of the Mediterranean Basin highly representative of olive oil production, was analyzed. Then, a GIS‐based model, previously defined and applied to evaluate the amount of citrus pulp production, was applied to this case study to estimate OP potential production by the computation of a suitable index. The model required information about olive oil industries, which was gathered by performing specific surveys, and included the computation of indicators regarding olive‐producing areas, the amount of olive oil produced, and the amount of OP obtained. In the second phase of this study, the quantification of OP that can be available for biogas production was carried out at a provincial level in an area described by the highest potential of OP production. The total amount of OP available for biogas production corresponded theoretically to 1.9 million Nm3 biogas. This result proved that OP has a high potential to be converted into a resource for renewable energy production, such as biogas. Therefore, it constituted a potential solution to issues related to the environmental burden of OP disposal. Furthermore, the GIS‐based model applied in this case study, by giving the potential production of OP, could contribute to build an information base aimed at improving the sustainability of biogas sector. In this context, by considering the availability and distribution of other agricultural biomasses, the results of this study could be useful for applications in geographical areas where biogas sector is still developing. In fact, the obtained results could help identifying the best location of new biogas plants in terms of optimization of the logistics of biomasses supply. © 2017...

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Large‐scale biomass storage for electricity generation: a comprehensive field‐test campaign in southern Spain

Chaves

Terrados-Cepeda

Álvarez

et al. 2022

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Biomass is a renewable energy source that, due to its strong seasonality, needs to be stored, handled, and managed under suitable conditions for its optimal use. Storage is therefore a key process in which biomass can lose many of its qualities as a fuel, but which can also serve to improve the condition of the resource. This paper presents results from a study to assess the effect of large‐scale storage on a range of different biomass resources that was carried out at an electricity generation plant located in southern Spain. It included a series of field tests carried out with different types of biomass resources, to observe the behavior of these products during storage and the changes in their main characteristics. Based on these results, recommendations have been proposed for the optimal storage management of each of the products. The testing program confirms that the initial moisture content of the biomass, particle size, and the leafy content are critical aspects to consider to avoid self‐ignition and dry matter losses. Biomass with high moisture content should therefore be stored in small stockpiles and should be consumed immediately. This is especially important in the case of olive leaves and pine prunings when they have a high initial moisture content. Stockpiles of drier biomass, such as dried olive pomace, fruit tree pruning or dried olive pruning can reach up to 1200 t and be stored for up to 6 months, under adequately controlled conditions. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

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Biomass potential in Andalusia, from grapevines, olives, fruit trees and poplar, for providing heating in homes

Cited by 50 publications

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Review of energy potential of the wood biomass of orchards and vineyards in the Czech Republic

Review of energy potential of the wood biomass of orchards and vineyards in the Czech Republic

Quantification of olive pomace availability for biogas production by using a GIS‐based model

Large‐scale biomass storage for electricity generation: a comprehensive field‐test campaign in southern Spain

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