Economic Opportunities for Biomass Gasification

A. V. Bridgwater; J. M. Double; D. M. Earp

Economic Opportunities for Biomass Gasification

A. V. Bridgwater, J. M. Double, D. M. Earp

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Abstract

This paper is concerned with thermo-chemical conversion, or gasification and pyrolysis, in which the primary product is a gaseous fuel. The term 'gasification', therefore, is used in the context of gas production. Other opportunities are mentioned but the most likely shorter to medium term opportunities are in the provision of this form of energy, which can offer significant energy savings in any society. In the UK, this amounts to nearly 5% of the current total annual energy consumption. Ultimately the success of any potential opportunity is judged on its performance in the market place in terms of product cost and technological performance. This paper, therefore, attempts to put into perspective the potential of biomass and relate it to the feedstocks, technology, products, applications, and economics.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Fifth International Conference on Energy Options
Subtitle of host publication	The Role of Alternatives in the World Energy Scene
Publisher	Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE)
Pages	30-33
Number of pages	4
Volume	276
ISBN (Print)	0852963483, 9780852963463
Publication status	Published - 1987
Externally published	Yes
Event	5th International IEE Conference on Energy Options: The Role of Alternatives in the World Energy Scene - University of Reading, London, United Kingdom Duration: 7 Apr 1987 → 9 Apr 1987 Conference number: 5

Publication series

Name	IEE Conference Publication
Publisher	Institution of Electrical Engineers
Volume	276
ISSN (Print)	0537-9989

Conference

Conference	5th International IEE Conference on Energy Options
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	London
Period	7/04/87 → 9/04/87

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Bridgwater, AV, Double, JM & Earp, DM 1987, Economic Opportunities for Biomass Gasification. in Fifth International Conference on Energy Options: The Role of Alternatives in the World Energy Scene. vol. 276, IEE Conference Publication, vol. 276, Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE), pp. 30-33, 5th International IEE Conference on Energy Options, London, United Kingdom, 7/04/87.

Economic Opportunities for Biomass Gasification. / Bridgwater, A. V.; Double, J. M.; Earp, D. M.

Fifth International Conference on Energy Options: The Role of Alternatives in the World Energy Scene. Vol. 276 Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE), 1987. p. 30-33 (IEE Conference Publication; Vol. 276).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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