Abstract
This paper provides an overview of technological options
for converting the energy content of biomass into higher
forms, with particular emphasis on those options that
have relevance for the existing or likely future business
areas of the forest products industry. The options
considered cover (1) boiler based and gas-turbine based
heat and power plants, (2) upgraded fuels for boilers and
kilns encompassing technologies such as pelletization,
torrefaction, pyrolysis and gasification, and (3)
upgraded fuels for the transportation sector encompassing
both the synthesis-gas and bio-ethanol routes. In the
overview, the developmental status of each technological
option is outlined and the technical and economical
feasibility of the option is discussed. Finally, a few
general observations about business opportunities for the
forest products industry are presented. It is concluded
that the forest industry cluster is well positioned to
develop new business based on the economically promising
technologies identified in the overview.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 11 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| MoE publication type | Not Eligible |
| Event | PulPaper 2010 Conference: Implementing the New Rise: Technological Breakthroughs - Nanotechnology - Helsinki, Finland Duration: 1 Jun 2010 → 3 Jun 2010 |
Conference
| Conference | PulPaper 2010 Conference: Implementing the New Rise: Technological Breakthroughs - Nanotechnology |
|---|---|
| Abbreviated title | PulPaper |
| Country/Territory | Finland |
| City | Helsinki |
| Period | 1/06/10 → 3/06/10 |
Keywords
- bioenergy
- biofuels
- biomass
- conversion
