Potential of biomass residue availability; The case of Thailand

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1989 · Energy Sources (New York); (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00908318908908954· OSTI ID:7259929

Bhattacharya, S C; Shrestha, R M; Ngamkajornvivat, S ^[1]

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1. Energy Technology Div., Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok 10501 (TH)

An acute shortage of fuel wood and charcoal prevails in many developing countries. A logical approach to the problem places emphasis on the development of alternative energy sources, including use of biomass residues. An assessment of the potential of biomass residues for energy and other uses calls for an estimation of their annual production. Also, because the residues are normally bulky they should be utilized near their place of origin whenever possible to avoid high transportation costs. Thus knowledge of the total national generation of residues per year does not provide enough information for planning residue utilization. This article illustrates a method of residue estimation that takes the case of Thailand as an example. It presents the annual generation of nine agricultural resides (paddy husk, paddy straw, bagasse, cotton stalk, corn cob, groundnut shell, cassava stalk and coconut husk and shell) and one forestry residue (sawdust) in different agroeconomic zones and regions of Thailand. The methodology used for the investigation of crop-to-residue ratios is outlined. The annual generation figures for the different residues along with observations about their traditional uses are presented.

• OSTI ID: 7259929
• Journal Information: Energy Sources (New York); (USA), Journal Name: Energy Sources (New York); (USA) Vol. 11:3; ISSN 0090-8312; ISSN EGYSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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