Fundamentals of biomass combustion for heat and power production

Erscheinungsjahr 2014
ISBN: 978-1-4471-6490-6
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 500 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: Green Energy and Technology

Fundamentals of biomass combustion for heat and power production covers a subject of worldwide importance. Biomass is by far the most applied renewable energy source at the moment, through combustion and a considerable further increase is expected. Each type of biomass has its own specific properties, which determines its performance as a fuel in combustion plants. A proper understanding of the physical and chemical properties of biomass as well as the combustion process is essential for design of combustion plants to be reliable and cost-efficient. A high interest in solid biomass fuels combustion to produce heat and power exists among engineers. Calculation examples and practice problems are also included to aid in the understanding and to relate theory to practical applications.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Skreiberg, Øyvind

Skreiberg, Alexandra

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Technische Thermodynamik
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Biogasanlagen, Energie aus Biomasse
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Thermische Energieerzeugung, Wärmeübertragung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Importance and role of biomass as an energy source.- Biomass as a source of fuels.- Chemical and physical characteristics of solid biomass fuels.- Solid biomass pre-treatment and upgrading technologies.- Biomass combustion fundamentals.- Biomass combustion technologies.- Problems of biomass combustion related to ash formation.- Heat and power from biomass.- Environmental aspects of biomass combustion.- Computation tools for analysis of biomass combustion processes.

Über Autor(innen)

Øyvind Skreiberg: 20 years broad experience within biomass utilisation for energy purposes, both in the university and the research institute sector. Doctoral degree within small-scale biomass combustion. Senior research scientist at SINTEF Energy Research in Trondheim, Norway. Lecturer in several courses on renewable energy, bioenergy and combustion.

Alexandra Skreiberg: 14 years experience in the university and the research institute sector within thermodynamics, material research, renewable energy including biomass and author of two textbooks, one on renewable energy sources and one on thermodynamics. Lecturer in several courses on thermodynamics and renewable energy.