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Which of the following is a characteristic of biomass fuels?
Which of the following is a characteristic of biomass fuels?
- They are derived from non-living organisms
- They can be fired alone or in combination with other fuels (correct)
- They are not renewable
- They are only used for heat production
What is one reason for the increased interest in biomass research and production?
What is one reason for the increased interest in biomass research and production?
- Decreased advances in technology
- Decreased demand for alternative energy
- Decreased use of cogeneration systems
- Decreased costs of fossil fuels (correct)
What can facilities do with excess electricity or heat produced through the combustion of biomass materials?
What can facilities do with excess electricity or heat produced through the combustion of biomass materials?
- They can only use it within the facility
- They can sell it to external clients (correct)
- They must store it for future use
- They can convert it into biomass fuels
Which technology is used for the conversion of syngas into liquid fuels?
Which technology is used for the conversion of syngas into liquid fuels?
What is the main purpose of black liquor gasification in pulp mills?
What is the main purpose of black liquor gasification in pulp mills?
Which of the following is considered a non-traditional fossil fuel?
Which of the following is considered a non-traditional fossil fuel?
What is the primary use of metallurgical coke?
What is the primary use of metallurgical coke?
Which type of biomass fuel is commonly used in power plants?
Which type of biomass fuel is commonly used in power plants?
What is the approximate heating value of dry wood bark?
What is the approximate heating value of dry wood bark?
What is the main advantage of using municipal waste as a biomass fuel?
What is the main advantage of using municipal waste as a biomass fuel?
Which method is used to burn municipal waste in power plants?
Which method is used to burn municipal waste in power plants?
Which of the following is the main feedstock for fuel ethanol in North America?
Which of the following is the main feedstock for fuel ethanol in North America?
What is the heating value of biogas?
What is the heating value of biogas?
What is the composition of typical biogas?
What is the composition of typical biogas?
What is the main biomass source of syngas?
What is the main biomass source of syngas?
Which type of gasifier operates at a high temperature and pressure with extremely turbulent flow?
Which type of gasifier operates at a high temperature and pressure with extremely turbulent flow?
What is the advantage of using oil emulsions as a fuel instead of heavy fuel oil (HFO)?
What is the advantage of using oil emulsions as a fuel instead of heavy fuel oil (HFO)?
What is the temperature range at which water systems in concentrated solar power (CSP) operate?
What is the temperature range at which water systems in concentrated solar power (CSP) operate?
What is the purpose of using mirrors in concentrated solar power (CSP)?
What is the purpose of using mirrors in concentrated solar power (CSP)?
Which industry can use petroleum coke as a feedstock for metallurgical coke?
Which industry can use petroleum coke as a feedstock for metallurgical coke?
What is the typical composition of fuel-grade petroleum coke?
What is the typical composition of fuel-grade petroleum coke?
What makes petroleum coke more difficult to ignite and sustain combustion compared to coal?
What makes petroleum coke more difficult to ignite and sustain combustion compared to coal?
What are the main components of syngas produced in gasification plants?
What are the main components of syngas produced in gasification plants?
