Energy-Based Evaluations on Eucalyptus Biomass Production
Joint Authors
Tieppo, Rafael Cesar
Romanelli, Thiago L.
Milan, Marcos
Source
International Journal of Forestry Research
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Dependence on finite resources brings economic, social, and environmental concerns.
Planted forests are a biomass alternative to the exploitation of natural forests.
In the exploitation of the planted forests, planning and management are key to achieve success, so in forestry operations, both economic and noneconomic factors must be considered.
This study aimed to compare eucalyptus biomass production through energy embodiment of anthropogenic inputs and resource embodiment including environmental contribution (emergy) for the commercial forest in the Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Energy analyses and emergy synthesis were accomplished for the eucalyptus production cycles.
It was determined that emergy synthesis of eucalyptus production and sensibility analysis for three scenarios to adjust soil acidity (lime, ash, and sludge).
For both, energy analysis and emergy synthesis, harvesting presented the highest input demand.
Results show the differences between energy analysis and emergy synthesis are in the conceptual underpinnings and accounting procedures.
Both evaluations present similar trends and differ in the magnitude of the participation of an input due to its origin.
For instance, inputs extracted from ores, which represent environmental contribution, are more relevant for emergy synthesis.
On the other hand, inputs from industrial processes are more important for energy analysis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Romanelli, Thiago L.& Milan, Marcos& Tieppo, Rafael Cesar. 2012. Energy-Based Evaluations on Eucalyptus Biomass Production. International Journal of Forestry Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464184
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Romanelli, Thiago L.…[et al.]. Energy-Based Evaluations on Eucalyptus Biomass Production. International Journal of Forestry Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464184
American Medical Association (AMA)
Romanelli, Thiago L.& Milan, Marcos& Tieppo, Rafael Cesar. Energy-Based Evaluations on Eucalyptus Biomass Production. International Journal of Forestry Research. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464184
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-464184