Wood Combustion

Wood Combustion: Principles, Processes, and Economics examines questions of consumption, fuel wood supply, wood combustion, and its purposes. The book covers many topics that are concerned with wood as a source of fuel. These topics include the chemical and physical properties of wood fuel supply, its process of combustion, and the release and production of heat. The airborne emissions that arise from its combustion are also discussed. The book also gives an analysis of wood fuels, its present and future contribution, and the issues that surround it. The text is recommended for energy experts who are looking into the use of wood as an energy resource, as well as for those who wish to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of this energy source.

Preface

1. Overview of Wood Fuels Analysis

I. The Present Contribution of Wood Fuels to the U.S. Economy

II. The Future Contribution of Wood Fuels

III. Identification of Significant Issues

References

2. Properties of Wood Fuels

I. Introduction

II. Anatomical Characteristics of Wood Fuel

III. Physical Properties of Wood Fuel

IV. Chemical Properties of Wood Fuel

V. Conclusion

References

3. Wood Fuel Supply: Process Considerations

I. Introduction

II. Mill Residue Generation

III. Forest Residue Fuels

IV. Silvicultural Fuel Farm Materials

V. Conclusions

References

4. The Process of Wood Combustion

I. Introduction

II. Solid-Phase Precombustion Reactions for Wood

III. Gas Phase Reactions

IV. Char Combustion

V. Summary

References

5. Heat Combustion and Release from Wood Combustion

I. Introduction

II. The Production of Useful Heat

III. Rates of Heat Release

IV. Conclusions

References

6. Airborne Emissions from Wood Combustion

I. Introduction

II. Particulate Formation and Control

III. Carbon Monoxide and Hydrocarbon Emissions

IV. Emission of Oxides of Nitrogen from Wood Combustion

V. Conclusions

References

7. Electricity Generation: the Efficiency of Wood Fuel Utilization

I. Introduction

II. Wood-Fired Condensing Power Plants

III. Steam Cycle Cogeneration

IV. Modified Gas Turbine Cogeneration

V. Comparison of Power Generation Cycles

References

8. Economic and Financial Issues Associated with Wood Combustion

I. Introduction

II. Nonownership Variables

III. Ownership-Related Variables

IV. The Cost of Power from Wood-Fired Facilities

V. Conclusions

References

Index