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Wood-Based Energy in the Northern Forests

  • Addresses key aspects of the emerging bioenergy economy

  • Covers critical facets of wood based bioenergy projects including environmental, economic, and technological implications and requirements

  • Discusses the various types of wood based bioenergy and how they can be implemented effectively

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
  2. Introduction and Overview

    • Michael Jacobson, Daniel Ciolkosz
    Pages 1-9
  3. Forestry in the Northeast

    • Alexander M. Evans, Robert T. Perschel
    Pages 11-35
  4. The Economic Availability of Woody Biomass Feedstocks in the Northeast

    • Matthew Langholtz, Michael Jacobson
    Pages 37-59
  5. Biomass Harvesting Systems and Analysis

    • Jingxin Wang, Damon Hartley, Weiguo Liu
    Pages 101-120
  6. Residential Wood Heat in the Northeast

    • Corie Podschelne, Daniel Ciolkosz
    Pages 121-134
  7. Commercial Combustion and CHP Systems

    • Daniel Ciolkosz, Jim Babcock
    Pages 135-151
  8. Biofuel Production

    • G. Peter Van Walsum, M. Clayton Wheeler
    Pages 161-185
  9. Emissions and Health Effects of Wood Biomass Combustion

    • Polly Hoppin, Molly Jacobs
    Pages 187-217
  10. Financing for Project Development

    • Adam Stern
    Pages 229-241
  11. Back Matter

    Pages 243-245

About this book

This unique book provides the first comprehensive overview of wood based bioenergy in the northern hardwood forests of the Eastern United States. This includes a holistic look at the topic of wood based bioenergy, as well as focused analyses of key topics. This book is relevant to engineers, project developers, foresters, economists, sociologists, environmental scientists and natural resource managers. Most chapters also provide practical hands-on advice for the practitioner, and provide a valuable resource for anyone who is considering developing a woody bioenergy project.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA

    Michael Jacobson

  • Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA

    Daniel Ciolkosz

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eBook USD 84.99
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 149.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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