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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 non-renewable
- They are derived from living organisms (correct)
- They are more expensive than fossil fuels
- They are only used for electricity production
What makes biomass fuels viable as alternative sources of heat and electricity?
What makes biomass fuels viable as alternative sources of heat and electricity?
- Increased costs of fossil fuels
- Shortages of landfills
- Advances in technology
- All of the above (correct)
In what way can facilities that produce biomass fuels utilize the excess energy?
In what way can facilities that produce biomass fuels utilize the excess energy?
- They can convert the excess energy into biomass fuels
- They can release the excess energy into the atmosphere
- They can sell the excess electricity or heat to external clients (correct)
- They can store the excess energy for later use
Which of the following is NOT a type of biomass fuel mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of biomass fuel mentioned in the text?
What is the approximate heating value of dry wood bark?
What is the approximate heating value of dry wood bark?
What is the main reason why it is generally uneconomical to transport biomass fuels over long distances?
What is the main reason why it is generally uneconomical to transport biomass fuels over long distances?
What is the most common type of biomass fuel mentioned in the text?
What is the most common type of biomass fuel mentioned in the text?
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 NOT considered a non-traditional fossil fuel?
Which of the following is NOT considered a non-traditional fossil fuel?
What is the primary use of metallurgical coke?
What is the primary use of metallurgical coke?
Which of the following is a renewable biofuel made from a variety of biomass materials?
Which of the following is a renewable biofuel made from a variety of biomass materials?
What is the main feedstock for fuel ethanol in North America?
What is the main feedstock for fuel ethanol in North America?
Which process involves rapidly heating biomass to about 500°C in the absence of oxygen to obtain a synthetic fuel?
Which process involves rapidly heating biomass to about 500°C in the absence of oxygen to obtain a synthetic fuel?
What is the typical composition of biogas?
What is the typical composition of biogas?
Which type of gasifier is best suited to relatively reactive coals, low rank coals, and other fuels such as biomass?
Which type of gasifier is best suited to relatively reactive coals, low rank coals, and other fuels such as biomass?
What is the primary advantage of using oil emulsions as a replacement for heavy fuel oil (HFO)?
What is the primary advantage of using oil emulsions as a replacement for heavy fuel oil (HFO)?
What is the purpose of using mirrors in concentrated solar power (CSP) systems?
What is the purpose of using mirrors in concentrated solar power (CSP) systems?
What is the operating time of concentrated solar power (CSP) systems limited by?
What is the operating time of concentrated solar power (CSP) systems limited by?
Which of the following is a typical composition for fuel-grade petroleum coke?
Which of the following is a typical composition for fuel-grade petroleum coke?
Which type of boiler can blend petroleum coke with coal?
Which type of boiler can blend petroleum coke with coal?
Which of the following is a characteristic of petroleum coke compared to coal?
Which of the following is a characteristic of petroleum coke compared to coal?
Which of the following is a classification of gasifiers used in gasification plants?
Which of the following is a classification of gasifiers used in gasification plants?
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