1st Edition

The Handbook of Biomass Combustion and Co-firing

Edited By Sjaak van Loo, Jaap Koppejan Copyright 2008
464 Pages
by Routledge

464 Pages
by Routledge

464 Pages
by Routledge

This unique handbook presents both the theory and application of biomass combustion and co-firing, from basic principles to industrial combustion and environmental impact, in a clear and comprehensive manner. It offers a solid grounding on biomass combustion, and advice on improving combustion systems. Written by leading international academics and industrial experts, and prepared under the... Read more
Introduction.  Biomass Fuel Properties and Basic Principles of Biomass Combustion.  Biomass Fuel Supply and Pre-treatment.  Domestic Wood-Burning Appliances.  Combustion Technologies for Industrial and District Heating Systems.  Power Generation and Co-generation.  Co-combustion.  Biomass Ash Characteristics and Behaviour in Combustion Systems.  Environmental Aspects of Biomass Combustion.  Policies.  Research and Development: Needs and Ongoing Activities.  Index

Biography

Sjaak van Loo has been leader of IEA Bioenergy Task 32 since 1998. He is currently leading his privately owned company Procede Group BV. Jaap Koppejan has also been involved in IEA Bioenergy Task 32 since 1998. Together with Sjaak he recently started Procede Biomass, an R&D company focused on bioenergy technology development and applications