Energy inputs and outputs of fuel-alcohol production. Appendices C through F. Methanol from cellulose

Technical Report · Thu Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:6748027

Estimates are developed of the amount of fuel that would be consumed in the collection of forest residues, by harvest system type and by logging operation. Separate estimates are developed for both the Eastern and Western regions of the United States. The availability of both forest residues and mill residues are discussed. The energy inputs for the growing, harvesting, and processing of wood feedstocks for conversion into alcohol fuels are identified on the basis of a conceptualized operation of a silvicultural biomass farm. Estimates are developed of energy consumption resulting from the collection and of the overall availability of crop residues. Estimates are developed of the energy inputs and outputs for the production of methanol from cellulosic materials.

• Research Organization: Faucett (Jack) Associates, Inc., Chevy Chase, MD (USA); Battelle Columbus Labs., OH (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC01-80CS50005
• OSTI ID: 6748027
• Report Number(s): DOE/CS/50005-T1-App.C-F; ON: DE83000369
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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