Engineering and science of biomass feedstock production and provision
By: Yogendra Shastri, Alan Hansen, Luis Rodríguez, K.C. Ting, editors
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 263
ISBN-13: 9781489980137; 9781489980144
Subjects: Biomass energy; Lignocellulose as feed; Production control; Feedstock
Description: "The biomass based energy sector, especially the one based on lignocellulosic sources such as switchgrass Miscanthus, forest residues and short rotation coppice, will play an important role in our drive towards renewable energy. The biomass feedstock production (BFP) subsystem provides the necessary material inputs to the conversion processes for energy production. This subsystem includes the agronomic production of energy crops and the physical handling and delivery of biomass, as well as other enabling logistics. Achieving a sustainable BFP system is therefore paramount for the success of the emerging bioenergy sector. However, low bulk and energy densities, seasonal and weather sensitive availability, distributed supply and lack of commercial scale production experience create unique challenges. Moreover, novel region specific feedstock alternatives continue to emerge. Engineering will play a critical role in addressing these challenges and ensuring the techno-economic feasibility of this sector. It must also integrate with the biological, physical and chemical sciences and incorporate externalities, such as social/economic considerations, environmental impact and policy/regulatory issues, to achieve a truly sustainable system. Tremendous progress has been made in the past few years while new challenges have simultaneously emerged that need further investigation. It is therefore prudent at this time to review the current status and capture the future challenges through a comprehensive book. This work will serve as an authoritative treatise on the topic that can help researchers, educators and students interested in the field of biomass feedstock production, with particular interest in the engineering aspects."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Biomass feedstock production and provision: overview, current status, and challenges / Yogendra Shastri and K.C. Ting; title: Engineering properties of biomass / Pak Sui Lam and Shahab Sokhansanj; title: Switchgrass and Giant Miscanthus agronomy / D.K. Lee, Allen S. Parrish, and Thomas B. Voigt; title: Preharvest monitoring of biomass production / Liujun Li, Lei Tian, and Tofael Ahamed; title: Harvesting system design and performance / Sunil K. Mathanker and Alan C. Hansen; title: Transportation / Tony E. Grift, Zewei Miao, Alan C. Hansen, and K.C. Ting; title: Biomass feedstock storage for quantity and quality preservation / Hala Chaoui and Steven R. Eckhoff; title: Systems informatics and analysis / Yogendra Shastri, Alan C. Hansen, Luis F. Rodríguez, and K.C. Ting; title: Sustainability issues in biomass feedstock production: a policy perspective / Jody Endres.