10 Questions
What are the primary sources of wood biomass used in energy and fuel production?
Manufacturing residues, Non-merchantable timber harvest residuals, Post-consumer wood waste, Urban and agricultural wood waste
Why do clear, straight, high-quality logs typically find a market among veneer and lumber manufacturers rather than in the biomass industry?
Because they fetch higher rates in veneer and lumber manufacturing
What is a primary limiting factor when considering different components of a tree for wood biomass?
Cost differentials
Why is wood considered a renewable energy source and popular in underdeveloped countries?
Because fossil fuels are not used in its extraction
What type of wetland are bogs?
Wetland with a high acid content
How is peat formed over millions of years?
By gradual accumulation of partly-decayed organic material in bogs
Which regions have the most peatlands harvested for fuel use?
Scandinavia and the British Isles
What is the highest rank of coal?
Anthracite
What changes occur during the 'coalification' process?
Increase in hardness and carbon concentration
What is the precursor to coal?
Peat
Explore the concept of wood biomass as a renewable energy source for producing solid and liquid fuels. Learn about the different sources and processes involved in converting wood biomass into usable energy forms.
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