Essays about: "bio-energy"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 36 essays containing the word bio-energy.

1. 21. Konstruktion av en fotobioreaktor för odling av alger : ett småskaligt försök

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

   Author : Brage Frick; Lukas Axelsson; Tobias Neselius; [2010]
   Keywords : alger; fotobioreaktor; biobränsle;

   Abstract : The prevailing food and energy crisis of the world, due to the declining reserves of fossil energy and a never ending rise of consumption, forces us to look into new fields to supply our energy demand. The boom of bio energy is criticized, as food crops are used to provide biodiesel and ethanol and the volumes are ridiculously small to supply world demand. READ MORE

3. 22. Leaching Test with Sawdust from Different Tree Species : Appropriateness of using them as adsorption media in wastewater and in stormwater treatment

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, NV

   Author : Henric Svensson; [2010]
   Keywords : Stormwater;

   Abstract : Abstract   Bio energy in form of woodchips and sawdust is today commonly stored outdoors in heaps on hardened surfaces, exposed to weather and wind. Any water leaching from these heaps have the potential to be toxic to the environment. READ MORE

4. 23. The German, Swedish and UK wood based bio energy markets from an investment perspective

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

   Author : Per-Martin Fors; [2009]
   Keywords : Bio energy; Investment; Paying Capability; Renewable Obligation Certificates; Levy Exemption Certificates; Green certificates; Feed-in tariffs;

   Abstract : The bio energy industry provides interesting investment opportunities due to several factors including; a strong political will to increase renewable energy production, favourable financial returns and opportunity to benefit from available governmental grant schemes and subsidies. Biomass is also to a large extent an untapped resource that offers opportunities for greater exploitation. READ MORE

5. 24. Fukthalt i GROT : påverkande faktorer

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

   Author : John Erlandsson; [2008]
   Keywords : fukthalt; påverkande faktorer; skotningstidpunkt; flisningstidpunkt;

   Abstract : This study was carried out at the request of the bio energy company Naturbränsle. The company handles annually 750 000 m3 of chips from logging residues from a large area, from Östergötland in the south to Härjedalen in the north. In that area, about 50 bio fuel plants are customers. READ MORE

6. 25. The Swedish market for wood briquettes : production and market development

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

   Author : Johan Karlhager; [2008]
   Keywords : briquettes; bio energy; densified biomass fuels; bio fuel;

   Abstract : Wood briquettes have constituted an important input to the Swedish energy system during the last two decades. However, the development of the production and markets for briquettes during the years 2000-2007 has not been studied in detail. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the state of the briquette industry. READ MORE