Economic Summary of Non-Woody Agricultural Biomass

摘要

The state-of-the-art research in the area of non-woody agricultural biomass use in low temperature direct combustion/gasification applications is summarized. Five economic issues of relevance to the total spectrum of non-woody agricultural biomass from production to utilization are emphasized. The resource base is discussed in terms of production, usability, environmental effects and the costs of using non-woody biomass. The agricultural biomass harvesting and transportation systems which might be used and their costs and the storage of non-woody agricultural biomass are discussed. The utilization of non-woody agricultural biomass and the demands that may be met with this product as a heat energy source are described. Also discussed is equipment availability for non-woody agricultural biomass combustion uses and the economics of combustion as presented in various studies. The final section is a summary and evaluation of the overall application of non-woody agricultural biomass. (ERA citation 07:006988)