Main Title |
Biomass and alternate fuel systems : an engineering and economic guide / |
Author |
McGowan, Tom,
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Publisher |
John Wiley, |
Year Published |
2009 |
OCLC Number |
243546415 |
ISBN |
9780470410288; 0470410280 |
Subjects |
Biomass energy--Economic aspects ;
Biomass energy--Environmental aspects ;
Renewable energy sources--Economic aspects ;
Renewable energy sources--Environmental aspects ;
Bioverfahrenstechnik ;
Erneuerbare Energien
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJAM |
TP339.M38 2009 |
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Region 3 Library/Philadelphia, PA |
10/09/2012 |
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Collation |
x, 264 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Notes |
Includes index. Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents Notes |
Introduction to alternate fuels -- Fuel properties and combustion theory -- Liquid fuels from biomass -- Biomass combustion equipment -- Biomass fuel storage and handling -- Cogeneration and power generation -- Emissions and control -- Environment and safety -- Biomass fuel supply and purchasing -- Fuel switching feasibility study methodology -- Economic analysis of biomass combustion systems -- Biomass fuel processing routes and economics -- Biomass fuel processing network -- Example feasibility study. McGowan explains characteristics of renewable fuels, especially biomass and wood, and the cost-effective and environment-friendly methods of handling, storing and burning these fuels. |
Place Published |
Hoboken, N.J. |
PUB Date Free Form |
c2009 |
BIB Level |
m |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
LCCN |
2008035476 |
Merged OCLC records |
728089809; 779908389 |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20121005102748 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
CAT |
OCLC Rec Leader |
02771cam 2200505 a 45020 |