Biomass becoming more important in US energy mix

Journal Article · Mon Mar 14 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Chem. Eng. News; (United States)

OSTI ID:6283746

A briefing by the Bio-Energy Council announced that biomass as an energy source continues to grow despite the current oil glut, and could contribute 3.5 quads by 1985. Broad-based bio-energy research activities include direct burning, gasification and liquefaction of agricultural residues, anaerobic digestion, and tree culture. Wood and wood wastes figure heavily in biomass research and development because of heavy use in the forest-products industry in wood-fueled power plants. Ethanol fuel capacity has not reached expected levels, but its use is growing because of federal investment tax credits, marketing as an octane enhancer rather than as gasohol schemes, and depressed corn prices. Legal restrictions and mixed experiences have slowed methanol development. 3 tables. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 6283746
• Journal Information: Chem. Eng. News; (United States), Journal Name: Chem. Eng. News; (United States) Vol. 61:11; ISSN CENEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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