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Which of the following is true about biomass fuels?
Which of the following is true about biomass fuels?
- Biomass fuels are derived from living organisms. (correct)
- Biomass fuels are not renewable sources of energy.
- Biomass fuels can only be used in combination with gas.
- Biomass fuels are derived from non-living organisms.
What has contributed to the viability of biomass fuels as alternative sources of heat and electricity?
What has contributed to the viability of biomass fuels as alternative sources of heat and electricity?
- Advances in technology. (correct)
- Decreased costs of fossil fuels.
- Decreased use of cogeneration systems.
- Increased demand for landfills.
What is one potential benefit of biomass fuels for facilities that produce excess energy?
What is one potential benefit of biomass fuels for facilities that produce excess energy?
- They can only use the excess energy within the facility.
- They can convert the excess energy into fossil fuels.
- They can sell the excess biomass materials. (correct)
- They can store the excess electricity or heat.
Which technology is commonly used for the conversion of syngas into liquid fuels?
Which technology is commonly 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 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 are some challenges associated with biomass fuels?
What are some challenges associated with biomass fuels?
What is biodiesel produced by combining with methanol (or ethanol) in the presence of a catalyst?
What is biodiesel produced by combining with methanol (or ethanol) in the presence of a catalyst?
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?
What is the process in which biomass is rapidly heated to about 500°C in a reactor in the absence of oxygen to obtain a synthetic fuel?
What is the process in which biomass is rapidly heated to about 500°C in a reactor in the absence of oxygen to obtain a synthetic fuel?
What is the main gaseous fuel produced from biomass when it is broken down by bacteria in a process called anaerobic digestion?
What is the main gaseous fuel produced from biomass when it is broken down by bacteria in a process called anaerobic digestion?
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 product syngas ratio when coal is fed into the gasifier in slurry form?
What is the product syngas ratio when coal is fed into the gasifier in slurry form?
What is another name for heavy fuel oil (HFO)?
What is another name for heavy fuel oil (HFO)?
What is one advantage of using oil emulsions as a replacement for HFO?
What is one advantage of using oil emulsions as a replacement for HFO?
Which industry can use petroleum coke as a fuel?
Which industry can use petroleum coke as a fuel?
What is the typical composition of fuel-grade petroleum coke?
What is the typical composition of fuel-grade petroleum coke?
What is the main component of syngas produced from gasification?
What is the main component of syngas produced from gasification?
What are the three main classifications of gasifiers?
What are the three main classifications of gasifiers?
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