Comparative Evaluation of Biomass Power Generation Systems in China Using Hybrid Life Cycle Inventory Analysis
Joint Authors
Liu, Huacai
Yin, Xiuli
Wu, Chuangzhi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-10-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
There has been a rapid growth in using agricultural residues as an energy source to generate electricity in China.
Biomass power generation (BPG) systems may vary significantly in technology, scale, and feedstock and consequently in their performances.
A comparative evaluation of five typical BPG systems has been conducted in this study through a hybrid life cycle inventory (LCI) approach.
Results show that requirements of fossil energy savings, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions, as well as emission reductions of SO2 and NO x, can be best met by the BPG systems.
The cofiring systems were found to behave better than the biomass-only fired system and the biomass gasification systems in terms of energy savings and GHG emission reductions.
Comparing with results of conventional process-base LCI, an important aspect to note is the significant contribution of infrastructure, equipment, and maintenance of the plant, which require the input of various types of materials, fuels, services, and the consequent GHG emissions.
The results demonstrate characteristics and differences of BPG systems and help identify critical opportunities for biomass power development in China.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Liu, Huacai& Yin, Xiuli& Wu, Chuangzhi. 2014. Comparative Evaluation of Biomass Power Generation Systems in China Using Hybrid Life Cycle Inventory Analysis. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1050828
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Liu, Huacai…[et al.]. Comparative Evaluation of Biomass Power Generation Systems in China Using Hybrid Life Cycle Inventory Analysis. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1050828
American Medical Association (AMA)
Liu, Huacai& Yin, Xiuli& Wu, Chuangzhi. Comparative Evaluation of Biomass Power Generation Systems in China Using Hybrid Life Cycle Inventory Analysis. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1050828
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1050828