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Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9251390509
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Languages : en
Pages : 128

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Author: Elizabeth Tilley
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ISBN: 9783906484570
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Languages : en
Pages : 176

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Category : Sugar
Languages : en
Pages : 308

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Author: Khalid Rehman Hakeem
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319075780
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 405

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Biomass obtained from agricultural residues or forest can be used to produce different materials and bioenergy required in a modern society. As compared to other resources available, biomass is one of the most common and widespread resources in the world. Thus, biomass has the potential to provide a renewable energy source, both locally and across large areas of the world. It is estimated that the total investment in the biomass sector between 2008 and 2021 will reach the large sum of $104 billion. Presently bioenergy is the most important renewable energy option and will remain so the near and medium-term future. Previously several countries try to explore the utilization of biomass in bioenergy and composite sector. Biomass has the potential to become the world’s largest and most sustainable energy source and will be very much in demand. Bioenergy is based on resources that can be utilized on a sustainable basis all around the world and can thus serve as an effective option for the provision of energy services. In addition, the benefits accrued go beyond energy provision, creating unique opportunities for regional development. The present book will provide an up-to-date account of non-wood, forest residues, agricultural biomass (natural fibers), and energy crops together with processing, properties, and its applications to ensure biomass utilization and reuse. All aspects of biomass and bioenergy and their properties and applications will be critically re-examined. The book consists of three sections, presenting Non wood and forest products from forestry, arboriculture activities or from wood processing, agricultural biomass (natural fibers) from agricultural harvesting or processing and finally energy crops: high yield crops and grasses grown especially for energy production.​

Author: Stephen Y. Lin
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642740650
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 595

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An up-to-date compilation of the theoretical background and practical procedures involved in lignin characterization. Whenever possible, the procedures are presented in sufficient detail to enable the reader to perform the analysis solely by following the step-by-step description. The advantages and limitations of individual methods are discussed and, more importantly, illustrated by typical analytical data in comparison to results obtained from other methods. This handbook serves the need of researchers and other professionals in academia, the pulp and paper industry as well as allied industries. It is equally useful for those with no previous experience in lignin or lignocellulosics.

Author: Xavier Elías Castells
Publisher: Ediciones Díaz de Santos
ISBN: 9788479786946
Category : Nature
Languages : es
Pages : 1296

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Esta publicación se estructura en tres partes: la primera comienza con una revisión de las posibilidades de los residuos como combustibles, ya sean residuos urbanos, industriales o agrícolas. La segunda parte y más extensa, está dedicada al estudio detallado de las posibilidades de cada una de las tecnologías de conversión energética: incineración, gasificación, pirólisis, secado térmico, digestión anaerobia, compostaje. Finalmente los últimos tres capítulos se dedican a los aspectos que más peso tendrán en un futuro en relación a la evolución de estas tecnologías: los impactos ambientales derivados de estas actividades, el hidrógeno como combustible de futuro, y el estado de la tecnología mundial sobre el tratamiento térmico de residuos, así como sus previsibles tendencias. INDICE: Energía y medio ambiente. Generalidades. Los residuos como combustibles. La combustión. Factores endógenos y exógenos. Los contaminantes y la destrucción térmica. Sistemas de tratamiento térmico: la incineración. La gasificación. La pirólisis. Sistemas de tratamiento térmico. Procesos a alta temperatura: la verificación del plasma térmico. Procesos biológicos: la digestión anaerobia y el compostaje. Sistemas de tratamiento térmico: procesos a baja temperatura, secado. Tratamiento térmico de gases. La recuperación de la energía. Cogeneración, intercambiadores, y regeneración del calor. Tratamiento y acondicionamiento de gases. Impactos ambientales y energía. El hidrógeno y las pilas de combustible. Nuevas tecnologías para el tratamiento y conversión energética de residuos. Glosario de términos. Indice analítico.

Author: Commission for Environmental Cooperation (Montréal, Québec). Secretariat
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 240

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The North American Mosaic has four overarching features. First, it is, to the extent feasible, based on comparable information on the status and trends of major indicators of the state of the environment in Canada,Mexico, and the United States. Second, the report confirms that these three countries together make up an incredibly complex, dynamic, and interconnected ecosystem in which humans play a dominant and decisive role. Third, the report raises important and sometimes disquieting questions concerning the sustainability of some current trends. Finally, the report is a reminder that our economic, social, and physical well-being are utterly dependent on the life-sustaining services provided by nature. This report emphasizes the importance of developing mutually compatible economic, social, and environmental goals and policies across the three-country region.

Author: Enrique Cabrera Jr
Publisher: IWA Publishing
ISBN: 1843391988
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 185

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Benchmarking has become a key tool in the water industry to promote and achieve performance targets for utilities. The use of this tool for performance improvement through systematic search and adaptation of leading practices, has expanded globally during the past decade. Many ongoing projects worldwide aim to address different needs and objectives, in varying contexts, with outstanding results and impact. Benchmarking Water Services provides valuable information to everyone interested in benchmarking in the water industry. The text is aimed at utilities considering joining a benchmarking project, experienced practitioners in charge of organizing a benchmarking exercise, consultants, regulators and researchers. The document is presented with a clear practice oriented approach and can be used as a how-to-benchmark guide presented from different perspectives (participants, organizers, supervising bodies). Readers will gain practical insight on real life benchmarking practices and will benefit from the experiences gained in some of the leading benchmarking projects of the water industry (including the IWA-WSAA benchmarking efforts, the European Benchmarking Co-operation and the several benchmarking projects carried out in Austria and Central Europe). The manual also presents the new IWA Benchmarking Framework, which aims to harmonize the terms used to describe benchmarking and performance indicators practices in the water industry, guaranteeing a more fluent and efficient communication. This Manual of Best Practice is edited by the IWA Specialist Group on Benchmarking and Performance Assessment, and co-published by AWWA and IWA Publishing. Praise for Benchmarking Water Services: "The continual trend of conceptual to specifics throughout the book provides for an educational experience each time the book is either casually perused or carefully studied." "The authors (Cabrera, Haskins and Fritiz) diligently pursue the focus of improvement." "Benchmarking Water Services is an in depth and practical ‘must have’ guide for any utility currently engaged in or planning to develop a benchmarking process" - Gregory M. Baird (2012) Benchmarking: An International Journal 19:2. More information about the book can be found on the Water Wiki in an article written by the author: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/TheNewIWABenchmarkingFramework A Spanish language version of this book is available as a free eBook: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/eBookTitlesfromIWAPublishingFreetoDownload-Volume2#HBenchmarkingParaServiciosdeAgua

Author: Miguel Felix Mata-Rivera
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030598721
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 171

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First GIS LATAM Conference, GIS LATAM 2020, held in September 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held online. The 9 full papers and 2 short papers were thoroughly reviewed and selected from 29 submissions. The papers are focused on the GIS applications in data analytics in spheres of health, environment, government, public, and education.

Author: M. Mercedes Maroto-Valer
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1845699580
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 540

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and storage (CCS) is the one advanced technology that conventional power generation cannot do without. CCS technology reduces the carbon footprint of power plants by capturing, and storing the CO2 emissions from burning fossil-fuels and biomass. This volume provides a comprehensive reference on the state of the art research, development and demonstration of carbon storage and utilisation, covering all the storage options and their environmental impacts. It critically reviews geological, terrestrial and ocean sequestration, including enhanced oil and gas recovery, as well as other advanced concepts such as industrial utilisation, mineral carbonation, biofixation and photocatalytic reduction. - Foreword written by Lord Oxburgh, Climate Science Peer - Comprehensively examines the different methods of storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) and the various concepts for utilisation - Reviews geological sequestration of CO2, including coverage of reservoir sealing and monitoring and modelling techniques used to verify geological sequestration of CO2