1. Power Plant Construction and QA/QC Section 1.9– Biomass Energy Engineering Technology Division

2. 2 Overview Introduction Resource Availability Fuel Properties Moisture Composition Size and Density Energy Plants Section 1.9– Biomass Energy

3. 3 Introduction Section 1.9– Biomass Energy Energy Production from biological waste material

4. 4 Resource Availability Section 1.9– Biomass Energy

5. 5 Fuel Properties Section 1.9– Biomass Energy MOISTURE CONTENT - A low moisture level in the fuel is usually preferable because high-moisture fuels burn less readily and provides less useful heat per unit mass. Extremely dry fuel can cause problems due to dust.

6. 6 Section 1.9– Biomass Energy Fuel Properties COMPOSITION - The three most significant compositional properties are (1) ash content, (2) susceptibility to slagging and fouling and (3) percent volatiles.

7. 7 Section 1.9– Biomass Energy Fuel Properties FUEL SIZE and DENSITY - The size and density of the biomass fuel particles affects the burning characteristics of the fuel. Fuel size dictates the type of handling equipment that is used.

8. 8 Energy Plants Section 1.9– Biomass Energy Economy Fuel Source Fuel Properties Fuel Cost

9. 9 Questions? Section 1.9– Biomass Energy