The effects of variations in supply accessibility and amount on the economics of using regional forest biomass for generating district heat

Akhtari, Shaghaygh; Sowlati, Taraneh; Day, Ken

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2014.01.092

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“…), environmental benefits (carbon neutrality, and improved waste management), and increased energy independence [23,152]. Further, it leads to improved use of locally available biomass resources, thus contributing to better and sustainable living condition [153].…”

Section: Briquette Utilization In Developing Economiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Biomass Briquette Binders and Quality Parameters

2022

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The adverse effect of the use of fossil fuels on the environment and public health has given rise to a sustained renewable energy research and development. An important component of global renewable energy mix is the use of loose biomass, including agricultural and forestry residues, to produce solid fuels in the form of briquettes. Briquettes play a significant role in bioenergy mix in developing and developed countries. The production of biomass briquettes often entails the collection, transportation, storage, processing, and compaction of loose biomass that meet specific quality parameters. The densification process often involves the addition of binders to improve the cohesive strength of the briquette material. This paper surveys recent literature from 2012 to 2021 to establish the current state of research on the use of binders in briquette production; and reviews current parameters used in assessing the quality of biomass briquettes with focus on mechanical and handling properties. While a number of quality parameters were identified, their assessment methodologies varied widely in the literature, thus necessitating standardization for comparability purposes. The review also includes factors affecting the wide production and adoption of biomass briquettes in most developing economies and proposes ways of overcoming the bottlenecks.

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Section: Briquette Utilization In Developing Economiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Biomass Briquette Binders and Quality Parameters

2022

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“…Research on the assessment of bioenergy projects has tended to focus on technical or physical supply factors [6][7][8]. Studies on the economic dimensions of bioenergy assessment have examined macro-scales and have focused on the development of different types of economic indices [9][10][11]. In terms of social dimensions, studies have tended to focus on landowner preferences regarding harvesting for woody biomass, generally finding that willingness to supply biomass is dependent on the size of forest holding and species mix [12][13][14].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

New Methods for Assessing Sustainability of Wood-Burning Energy Facilities: Combining Historical and Spatial Approaches

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Methods to assess wood-based bioenergy projects have tended to focus on technological and physical constraints. Less is known about how longer-term environmental, economic, and social systems—the three pillars of sustainable development—have influenced technological development in the context of woody biomass energy. This research offers new methods for assessing the sustainability of wood-based energy projects by combining spatial analysis, semi-structured interviews, and archival data analysis. By integrating quantitative and qualitative methods, this project offers ways to understand how social and environmental dynamics from the past shape technological development in the future. A propensity analysis of biomass energy plants in Michigan, USA was performed using US Census data grouped by social, economic, and environmental categories. This quantitative analysis helped to characterize community and landscape types in which woody biomass plants were developed in Michigan in the late-twentieth century. To help illustrate some of the often-hidden social and political dimensions of energy development, such as access to decision-making and attitudes toward bioenergy projects, transcripts of public hearings, media coverage, and other archival sources were examined, and 30 stakeholder interviews were conducted. By integrating these qualitative and quantitative approaches, this paper aims to provide a more comprehensive approach to assessing the sustainability of wood-based biofuel technologies.

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“…Akhtari et al (Akhtari, Sowlati, & Day, 2014), Schmidt et al (Schmidt, Leduc, Dotzauer, Kindermann, & Schmid, 2010), Steubing et al (Steubing, Zah, & Ludwig, 2012), Chau et al (Chau, Sowlati, Sokhansanj, Preto, Melin, & Bi, 2009), Johnston and Kooten (Johnston & Kooten, 2015). Groscurth et al (Groscurth, Almeida, De, Bauen, Costa, & Ericson, 2000) provided a comprehensive analysis of the economic and environmental performance of the energy use of biomass for selected existing facilities.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%