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The Greenstuff File

By Roger Feldman, Counsel, Andrews Kurth LLP, November, 13, 2009 - The Myth of the Greenstuff File  more...
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Biomass Seeks Higher Profile

By Bill Opalka, Editor-in-Chief, Topic Centers, Energy Central, September, 02, 2009 - While biomass energy doesn't have the cachet of other renewable energy sources like solar and wind, the industry is taking steps to change that perception. And it's started a multi-pronged effort in two areas where it will get the most attention: in a public relations campaign and a simultaneous drive to gain favor with Washington policymakers, particularly with regard to tax and job creation policies.  more...
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Biomass Wastes

By Salman Zafar, Renewable Energy Advisor, Bioenergy, August, 05, 2009 - Biomass is the material derived from plants that use sunlight to grow which include plant and animal material such as wood from forests, material left over from agricultural and forestry processes, and organic industrial, human and animal wastes. Biomass comes from a variety of sources which include:  more...
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Making Green Power Greener

By Mark Rudd, Founder, Rudd Asset Management, July, 01, 2009 - Recently there have been a number of excellent articles written on using biomass for the generation of green electric power. Today there are a number of alternatives to wind and solar available. In many cases, the additional benefits of biomass fuels can be much more valuable to an electric utility and independent system operator. This article explores some additional benefits that can make your project a winner.  more...
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Gasification of Municipal Solid Waste

By Salman Zafar, Renewable Energy Advisor, Bioenergy, June, 03, 2009 - The enormous increase in the quantity and diversity of waste materials and their potentially harmful effects on the general environment and public health have led to an increasing awareness about an urgent need to adopt scientific methods for safe disposal of wastes. While there is an obvious need to minimize the generation of wastes and to reuse and recycle them, the technologies for recovery of energy from wastes can play a vital role in mitigating the problems. These technologies can lead to a substantial reduction in the overall waste quantities requiring final disposal, which can be better managed for safe disposal while meeting the pollution control standards.  more...
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If They Can Do It, Then Why Can't We?

By Fred Kesinger, Senior Executive, Everest Consulting Partners, May, 06, 2009 - Most U.S. energy practitioners readily agree that a successful nationwide energy program for the next few decades consists of a combination of conservation, fossil fuels, clean coal, and multiple forms of renewable energy. While many experts are deeply compassionate in this debate, there are some lessons to be learned from other parts of the world. Take for example Brazil's 30-year ethanol success story.  more...
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Biomass Boosted by Economic Stimulus Plan

By Bill Opalka, Editor-in-Chief, Topic Centers, Energy Central, April, 01, 2009 -

Tax incentives, grants and loan guarantees under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the stimulus bill, include biomass energy as part of the overall energy plan aimed at boosting renewable production and use.  more...
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The Thermal Decomposition of Biomass

By Salman Zafar, Renewable Energy Advisor, Bioenergy, March, 04, 2009 - Pyrolysis is the thermal decomposition of biomass occurring in the absence of oxygen. It is the fundamental chemical reaction that is the precursor of both the combustion and gasification processes and occurs naturally in the first two seconds. The products of biomass pyrolysis include biochar, bio-oil and gases including methane, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide. Depending on the thermal environment and the final temperature, pyrolysis will yield mainly biochar at low temperatures, less than 450 degrees C, when the heating rate is quite slow, and mainly gases at high temperatures, greater than 800 degrees C, with rapid heating rates. At an intermediate temperature and under relatively high heating rates, the main product is bio-oil.  more...
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Woody Biomass Utilization for Power Generation -- An Overview

By Salman Zafar, Renewable Energy Advisor, Bioenergy, February, 04, 2009 - Biomass power is the largest source of renewable energy as well as a vital part of the waste management infrastructure. An increasing global awareness about environmental issues is acting as the driving force behind the use of alternative and renewable sources of energy. A greater emphasis is being laid on the promotion of bioenergy in the industrialized as well as developing world to counter environmental issues.  more...
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Incineration-Based Technologies for MSW Treatment -- An Analysis of Negative Impacts

By Salman Zafar, Renewable Energy Advisor, Bioenergy, January, 09, 2009 - 1. Introduction  more...
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