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Wood Biomass for Energy and Fuel Production

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What are the primary sources of wood biomass used in energy and fuel production?

High-quality logs, Pulp-grade logs, Veneer scraps, Lumber scraps

Tree branches, Tree roots, Tree leaves, Tree bark

Sawdust, Wood shavings, Wood chips, Wood dust

Manufacturing residues, Non-merchantable timber harvest residuals, Post-consumer wood waste, Urban and agricultural wood waste (correct)

Why do clear, straight, high-quality logs typically find a market among veneer and lumber manufacturers rather than in the biomass industry?

Because they are more suitable for direct combustion or gasification

Because they are easier to convert into liquid fuel

Because they fetch higher rates in veneer and lumber manufacturing (correct)

Because they can be easily pelletized into solid fuel

What is a primary limiting factor when considering different components of a tree for wood biomass?

Cost differentials (correct)

Quality of the tree bark

The size of the leaves

Tree species

Why is wood considered a renewable energy source and popular in underdeveloped countries?

Because fossil fuels are not used in its extraction Signup and view all the answers

What type of wetland are bogs?

Wetland with a high acid content Signup and view all the answers

How is peat formed over millions of years?

By gradual accumulation of partly-decayed organic material in bogs Signup and view all the answers

Which regions have the most peatlands harvested for fuel use?

Scandinavia and the British Isles Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest rank of coal?

Anthracite Signup and view all the answers

What changes occur during the 'coalification' process?

Increase in hardness and carbon concentration Signup and view all the answers

What is the precursor to coal?

Peat Signup and view all the answers