Biomass Energy and Biofuel Relationship
Explore the concept of biomass energy and its relation to biofuel, discussing its origins, usage, benefits, drawbacks, and impact on the environment. Learn about how biomass can be a renewable energy source but also pose challenges like soil depletion and deforestation.
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Biomass A Presentation by: Cameron Dunne Period: 4
What Is Biomass? How does it relate to Biofuel? Oldest known source of energy harvested by man (Setting fires) Organic Matter that can be burned to produce thermal energy (Heat) Plant matter Garbage, waste, animal fat, and manure are biomass Can be turned into biofuel- Renewable liquid fuel Ethanol, gasohol, biodiesel, methanol/methane- Most popular biofuels Main source of biofuel- fermenting crops to ethanol Approx. 2% of U.S. electricity runs on biomass
How it Works, and Where it Shines Special Generators- Use Biofuel to run instead of fossil fuels Turned into electrical energy by harnessing burning biomass thermal + steam energy, put through special steam turbine/engine Electrical energy created by plants sent to homes through power lines/cables Areas biomass mainly affected by temperature, rainfall, climate, and soil nutrients
Why is Biomass so Great? Renewable Energy Source- Easily replenishable Biofuel- Can be substituted for other fuels, helps cut back on fossil fuel usage (Ex: Ethanol mixed in with gasoline) Plentiful- Even garbage can be turned into biofuel Ex: Fiberight Farmers have greater business opportunities- Sell crops for food and/or biofuel
Whats so Bad about Biomass? Harvesting biomass- Depletes soil nutrients Increased erosion risk Deforestation for biomass (Amazon Jungle) Burning biomass creates Smoke/ CO2- Greenhouse Gas
Is it Worth it? Pros of Biofuel + Biomass Cons of Biofuel + Biomass Biomass- Biomass- Plentiful Produces CO2 when burned Cheap Can be harvested for deforestation- hurting environment Renewable Soil erosion Biofuel- Cheap Biofuel- Renewable Requires land to grow Job + Sales Opportunities Steal soil nutrients Reduces fossil fuel usage Also may cause erosion Cut landfill size/ accumulation
Conclusion? Everything in moderation Don t full rely on biomass + biofuel, but still use it Helps balance usage of other energy sources
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