1st Edition

Energy From Biological Processes Technical And Policy Options

    208 Pages
    by Routledge

    208 Pages
    by Routledge

    This book explores the energy potential and policy implications of biomass and assesses the technology and the economic, environmental, and social impacts of bioenergy development. It describes anaerobic digestion of animal manure, conversion of crop residue, and production of gasohol.

    Office of Technology Assessment -- Energy From Biological Processes Project Staff -- Foreword -- Overview -- Summary -- Introduction -- Issues and Findings -- Fuel Cycles and their Impacts -- Policy -- Appendixes -- Appendix A: Key Technological Developments Needed to Help Reach the Bioenergy Potential -- Appendix B: Model Description