Biomass Power Production

In Biomass Power Production, you'll learn ...

• Meaning of the term "biomass fuel"
• The current use of biomass fuel for electric power generation
• How gasification works
• Types of feedstocks available for biomass fuels

Overview

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Credit: 4 CPD

Length: 45 pages

This 4-hour course covers the concept of using biomass as a fuel source for electric power generation. The course reviews the types of biomass that can be used as fuel and the availability of the fuel supply. The methods to convert the biomass to a usable fuel are discussed as well as the issues of generating power with biomass. The environmental benefits and costs of using biomass as a fuel source are also discussed.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define the term “biomass fuel.”
• Describe the current use of biomass fuel for electric power generation.
• Explain how the gasification process works.
• Identify the types of feedstocks available for biomass fuels.
• Describe methods for converting biomass into a usable fuel.
• Explain the advantages of co-firing.
• Describe how anaerobic digestion works.
• Explain the pyrolysis process.

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 25 questions. CPD credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.