Published May 1997 | Version v1
Journal article

The role of biomass as an energy carrier of the future

Description

The paper outlines the majors issues associated with the use of biomass as a viable energy source in the future. In particular, it assesses the viability of producing large quantities of biomass, difficulties associated with its transport and the economics of various conversion processes

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Australian Institute of Energy News Journal
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 53-55.
ISSN
0813-3875
CODEN
AIEJE7

INIS

Country of Publication
Australia
Country of Input or Organization
Australia
INIS RN
28057598
Subject category
S09: BIOMASS FUELS;
Descriptors DEI
BIOCONVERSION; BIOMASS; BIOMASS PLANTATIONS; ECONOMICS; GASIFICATION; LIQUEFACTION; WASTE DISPOSAL
Descriptors DEC
ENERGY SOURCES; MANAGEMENT; RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES; WASTE MANAGEMENT

Optional Information

Notes
Article reprinted from 'Energy World', February 1997, with the permission of the Institute of Energy.