Regenerative energy production using energy crops

As a result of shrinking fossil fuels regenerative energies gain importance. Besides hydropower and wind power, biomass is one of the most important regenerative energy sources. Due to the increasing meaning of biomass for energy generation it is essential to investigate convenient thermal procedures. On this evidence an analysis and evaluation of diverse conversion technologies for biomass usage with different boundary conditions is indispensable. Kind and form of the biomass as well as the type of the plant cause different qualities of energy output as well as compositions of emissions. Conversion plants show differing characteristics concerning the biomass and the produced quality of gas and energy generation, depending on reactor type, kind of heat supply, and the pressure ratio in the gasification reactor. Conversion technology for the combustion of wood is extensively well engineered, whereas the usage of other biomass like straw or sewage sludge, especially for gasification is insufficiently approved. According to this it is necessary to investigate an appropriate procedure for the use of biomass. (C) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.