Wood combustion : principles, processes and economics.

Tillman, David A. Rossi, Amadeo J. Kitto, William D.

1981

211
CIENA

0-12-691240-8

OVERVIEW OF WOOD FUELS ANALYSIS. The Present Contribution of Wood Fuels to the U.S. Economy. The Future Contribution o Wood Fuels. Identification of Significant Issues. References. PROPERTIES OF WOOD FUELS. Introduction. Anatomical Characteristics of Wood Fuel. Physical Properties of Wood Fuel. Chemical Properties of Wood Fuel. Conclusion. Refereces. WOOD FUEL SUPPLY: PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS. Introduction. Mill Residue Generation. Forest Residue Fuels. Silvicultural Fuel Farm Materials. Conclusions. References. THE PROCESS OF WOOD COMBUSTION. Introduction. Solid-Phase Precombustion Reactions for Wood. Gas Phase Reactions. Char Combustion. Summary. References. HEAT PRODUCTION AND RELEASE FROM WOOD COMBUSTION. Introduction. The Production of Useful Heat. Rates of Heat Release. Conclusions. References. AIRBORNE EMISSIONS FROM WOOD COMBUSTION. Introduction. Particulate Formation and Control. Carbon Monoxide and Hydrocarbon Emissions. Emission of Oxides of Nitrogen from Wood Combustion. Conclusions. References. ELECTRICITY GENRATION: THE EFFICIENCY OF WOOD FUEL UTILIZATION. Introduction. Wood-Fired Condensing Power Plants. Steam Cycle Cogeneration. Modified Gas Turbine Cogeneration. Comparison of Power Generation Cycles. References. ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH WOOD COMBUSTION. Introduction. Nonownership Variables. Ownership-Related Variables. The Cost of Power from Wood-Fired Facilities. Conclusions. References.

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GENERAL; MADERA COMBUSTIBLE; PROPIEDADES FISICAS; PROPIEDADES QUIMICAS; PROCESOS; GENERACION DE ENERGIA; ANALISIS ECONOMICO; USO ENERGETICO;