Biomass energy conversion can be done in several ways-combustion, gasification, pyrolysis or anaerobic fermentation (biogas production). Each of these technologies has certain advantages and disadvantages from the p...Biomass energy conversion can be done in several ways-combustion, gasification, pyrolysis or anaerobic fermentation (biogas production). Each of these technologies has certain advantages and disadvantages from the point of view of energy generation for final consumption. In parallel, each of them has certain environmental impact in terms of emissions. The proposed EU directive prefers utilization of primary energy sources by application of highly efficient co-generation. Such change in assessment of energy effectiveness also means a completely new approach in assessment of current technologies. This report presents a guide for optimization of biomass energy conversion technologies assuming application of this new condition and minimal environmental impact. Specific values of emissions from particular technologies are used for the evaluation.展开更多
文摘Biomass energy conversion can be done in several ways-combustion, gasification, pyrolysis or anaerobic fermentation (biogas production). Each of these technologies has certain advantages and disadvantages from the point of view of energy generation for final consumption. In parallel, each of them has certain environmental impact in terms of emissions. The proposed EU directive prefers utilization of primary energy sources by application of highly efficient co-generation. Such change in assessment of energy effectiveness also means a completely new approach in assessment of current technologies. This report presents a guide for optimization of biomass energy conversion technologies assuming application of this new condition and minimal environmental impact. Specific values of emissions from particular technologies are used for the evaluation.