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Document Number

9745

Primary Title

Biomass Energy Data Book, Edition 1

Author Name

Wright, L.; Boundy, B.; Perlack, B.; Davis, S.; Saulsbury, B.

Author Affiliation

Independent, Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Roltek, Clinton, Tennessee; Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Published Date

09/01/2006

Detailed Publish Date

September 2006

Page Count

188

Document Type

REPORT

Abstract

The Biomass Energy Data Book is a statistical compendium prepared and published by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The book represents an assembly and display of statistics and information that characterize the biomass industry, from the production of biomass feedstocks to their end use. This first edition is currently only available online in electronic format. The first section is an introduction, which provides an overview of biomass resources and consumption. Section 2 covers ethanol, biodiesel, BioOil. Section 3 covers use of biomass for electrical power generation and heating. Section 4 covers the developing area of biorefineries. Section 5 discusses feedstocks that are produced and used in the biomass industry. The sources used represent the latest available data. Three appendices include measures of conversions, biomass characteristics, and assumptions for selected tables and figures.

Report Number

ORNL/TM-2006/571

Note

This 1st edition of the Biomass Energy Data Book is currently (10/31/06)only available online in electronic format.

Copyright Status

N - Not copyrighted,

Document Owner

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