Wood-Based Energy in the Northern Forests

2013
ISBN: 978-1-4614-9477-5
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 245 Seiten, HC runder Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 5552 g

This unique book provides the first comprehensive overview of wood based bioenergy in the northern hardwood forests of the Eastern United States. This includes a holistic look at the topic of wood based bioenergy, as well as focused analyses of key topics. This book is relevant to engineers, project developers, foresters, economists, sociologists, environmental scientists and natural resource managers. Most chapters also provide practical hands-on advice for the practitioner, and provide a valuable resource for anyone who is considering developing a woody bioenergy project.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ciolkosz, Daniel

Jacobson, Michael

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Energie- & Versorgungswirtschaft Energiewirtschaft: Kohle & Festbrennstoffe
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Primärer Sektor Forstwirtschaft
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Energie- & Versorgungswirtschaft Energiewirtschaft: Alternative & Erneuerbare Energien
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Biogasanlagen, Energie aus Biomasse
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Ackerbaukunde, Pflanzenbau Forstwirtschaft, Forstwissenschaft

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction and Overview.- Forestry in the Northeast.- Biomass Availability, Supply and Demand.- Carbon Cycle Implications of Forest Bioenergy Production.- Breeding and Genetics for Future Feedstocks.- Biomass Harvesting Systems and Logistics.- Residential Wood Heat in the Northeast.- Commercial Combustion and CHP systems.- The Wood Pellet Industry in the Northeast.- Biofuel Production.- Emissions and Health Impacts of Wood Biomass Combustion.- Social Considerations.- Financing for Project Development.