Energy potential of Texas crops and agricultural residues
Book
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OSTI ID:6067918
This report presents results of research to determine the identity and quantity of the agricultural residues and crops available for energy conversion in Texas; establish geographical energy densities for agricultural residues and crops in Texas; and evaluate economic and technical feasibility for collecting, transporting, and storing agricultural materials for central-processing plants. During the 6-year period, 1970 to 1976, 76% of the total principal crop acreage harvested in Texas was in 5 crops: sorghum, cotton, wheat, corn, and rice. An annual average of more than 20 million tons of residue was produced from slightly over 15 million acres. This residue had theoretical heat value of 270 x 10/sup 12/ Btu. This represents over 64% of the total energy input for Texas agriculture in 1973 of 416 x 10/sup 12/ and about 1.7 times the energy demand for irrigation in Texas agriculture. The actual amount of usable energy which could be obtained would depend on conversion method and efficiency.
- OSTI ID:
- 6067918
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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