- Biomass Energy
- Energy produced by the conversion of biomass directly to heat or to a liquid or gas that can be converted to energy.
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Biomass Energy
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Biomass — As defined by the Energy Security Act (PL 96 294) of 1980, any organic matter which is available on a renewable basis, including agricultural crops and agricultural wastes and residues, wood and wood wastes and residues, animal wastes,… … Energy terms
Biomass Gasification — The conversion of biomass into a gas, by biogasification (see above) or thermal gasification, in which hydrogen is produced from high temperature gasifying and low temperature pyrolysis of biomass … Energy terms
Energy Source — A source that provides the power to be converted to electricity. *** Any substance or natural phenomenon that can be consumed or transformed to supply heat or power. Examples include petroleum, coal, natural gas, nuclear, biomass,… … Energy terms
Biomass gas — A medium Btu gas containing methane and carbon dioxide, resulting from the action of microorganisms on organic materials such as a landfill. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary … Energy terms
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