Introduction to Alternative and Renewable Energy: Biomass
These presentation slides are intended for use in a college-level introductory course in alternative and renewable energy. The slides cover biomass energy technology, including biopower, biofuels and biobased products. A technical background of biomass is given, including composition and energy content of various types of biomass. Different types of biopower explored include direct combustion biopower and air-blown glassification based biopower. Syngas, ethanol, and biodiesel are also discussed. A number of useful graphics are included to illustrate the material. This module may be downloaded in PDF file format.
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January 27th, 2011
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