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Biomass AdvantagesIt is clear, that our energy future is moving away from a dependence on fossil fuel energy such as oil and gas, and more towards more alternative and renewable sources of energy such as biomass. Well known forms of alternative and renewable energy sources include wind and solar. Both of these resources capture energy, however cannot provide energy on demand as they are dependant on whether conditions. Here is where the advantages of biomass become clear. Biomass is any form of organic material which can be used as a fuel source. In essence biomass is captured and stored solar energy. Through combustion and other chemical reactions we can use biomass energy on demand to generate liquid fuels, gaseous fuels, and advanced solid fuels such as pellets and briquettes. Biomass Cogeneration and CHP Units To capture as much energy from burning biomass as possible, it makes sense where possible to achieve cogeneration through biomass CHP units. CHP or combined heat and power units generate both heat and electrical power for the property. This process can be achieve through either advanced closed loop steam engines or through gasification. There have been important improvements in modern steam engine designs which recycle more of the energy to increase efficiencies. Also the units recycle the way, and require very little maintenance. The closed loop steam engine will capture residual energy from the biomass combustion process, and turn a generate to create electricity. The other possible biomass CHP unit is a gasification system. Here the biomass in processed into syngas, this gas can then be used in an internal combustion engine to power a generator. The internal combustion engine will generate a significant amount of heat, however if more heat is required the gas can also be burnt directly in a stove or boiler. The advantages of a biomass CHP unit are that the electrical energy produced can be sold back into the national grid. Therefore a residual income can be produced, and it also encourages the user to lower electrical consumption to generate more revenue. Many people believe a network of small scale electrical generators feeding the national grid is the future not the large scale electrical power plants. Biomass Renewable Energy and Benefits Other advantages of biomass over fossil fuel energy, is that biomass is a renewable energy source. This means we can replace the biomass we use quickly. This makes biomass energy sustainable. The facts are that we currently generate huge volumes of biomass and regard it as waste to be sent to landfill. Utilizing the current biomass we generate for energy would meet a substantial percentage of our energy needs. It would also lower the cost of other goods, as it would reduce costs and increase profits margins turning a waste into a valuable asset. This in tern would benefit the economy, generating more local jobs. Biomass Pellet Production and Pellet Mill The best way to use biomass is to compress biomass into pellets. This has several advantages, and is achieve through using a pellet mill. In the pellet mill the biomass is compressed at high temperatures. PelHeat Wood Pellet Production Guide At PelHeat we have many years of experience in pellet production, and we provide a pellet production consultation service. The PelHeat guide download will show you how to make wood and other fuel pellets. |
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The Wood Pellet Production Guide © PelHeat Ltd - Biomass Advantages |
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The PelHeat Wood Pellet Production Guide provides an introduction to how biomass pellets and wood pellets are produced. The guide covers how a pellet mill,
pellet press and pellet machine operate to manufacture wood fuel pellets. Several factors influence the quality of pellet fuel and biomass advantages