Wood-based energy in the Northern Forests /

This unique book provides the first comprehensive overview of wood based bioenergy in the northern hardwood forests of the Eastern United States. This includes a holistic look at the topic of wood based bioenergy, as well as focused analyses of key topics. This book is relevant to engineers, proje...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Ciolkosz, Daniel (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York Imprint: Springer, 2013.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction and Overview
  • Forestry in the Northeast
  • Biomass Availability, Supply and Demand
  • Carbon Cycle Implications of Forest Bioenergy Production
  • Breeding and Genetics for Future Feedstocks
  • Biomass Harvesting Systems and Logistics
  • Residential Wood Heat in the Northeast
  • Commercial Combustion and CHP systems
  • The Wood Pellet Industry in the Northeast
  • Biofuel Production
  • Emissions and Health Impacts of Wood Biomass Combustion
  • Social Considerations
  • Financing for Project Development.