Energy from biomass and wastes: 1981 update

Conference · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5489401

Klass, D L

Significant reductions in funding, which will have adverse effects on future development and commercial use, are occurring for federal programs on energy from biomass and wastes. However, the contribution of these renewable resources to primary energy consumption has increased to 3.2% of US needs, or about 1.2 million BOE/d. Many research projects are in progress across the country on biomass production, procurement, and conversion to fuels and energy. This effort is beginning to stimulate commercialization through new and improved technology, particularly in the areas of biological and thermochemical gasification. Waste combustion for steam and electric power production is also growing. Alcohol motor fuels in the United States are at a critical point, and it is difficult to predict the direction that will be taken. But new technical developments on the horizon, including fermentation ethanol from low-cost cellulosics and ethanol from synthesis gas, will undoubtedly influence the outcome. The highlights of on-going work or work completed for 1981 are summarized.

• Research Organization: Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, IL (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5489401
• Report Number(s): CONF-820127-4; ON: DE82902696
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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