University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An overview of thermal biomass conversion technologies -- Simulations of combustion and emissions characteristics of biomass-derived fuels -- Energy conversion through combustion of biomass including animal waste -- Co-combustion coal and bioenergy and biomass gasification : Chinese experiences -- Biomass combustion and chemical looping for carbon capture and storage -- Biomass and black liquor gasification -- Biomass conversion through torrefaction -- Biomass pyrolysis for energy and fuels production -- Solid-state ethanol production from biomass -- Optimization of biogas processes : European experiences -- Biogas : sustainable energy solutions in Nigeria -- The influence of biodegradability on the anaerobic conversion of biomass into bioenergy -- Pellet and briquette production -- Dynamic modeling and simulation of power plants with biomass as a fuel -- Optimal use of bioenergy by advanced modeling and control -- Energy and exergy analyses of power generation systems using biomass and coal co-firing -- Control of bioconversion processes.

"An important goal of the extended use of biomass is replacing fossil fuels. Potentially, all global energy needs can be covered with biomass if the utilization is efficient enough. This book provides the state of the art in the field of efficient conversion of biomass, covering most technical issues such as combustion, gasification, torrefaction, pyrolysis, pelletizing and biogas production. The book combines a thorough description of interesting new technologies and the basic principles and tools to be used in future process optimization work. The wide coverage of examples from all over the world will make the book important as a text book on the subject"--