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biomass is an energy source made up by organic matter like woods, and crops. biomass is a clean renewable energy

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Most electricity generated from biomass is produced by direct combustion. Biomass is burned in a boiler to produce high-pressure steam. This steam flows over a series of turbine blades, causing them to rotate. The rotation of the turbine drives a generator, producing electricity.

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Biopower technologies convert renewable biomass fuels into heat and electricity using processes similar to those used with fossil fuels. There are three ways to release the energy stored in biomass to produce biopower: burning, bacterial decay, and conversion to gas/liquid fuel.

Burning

Most electricity generated from biomass is produced by direct combustion. Biomass is burned in a boiler to produce high-pressure steam. This steam flows over a series of turbine blades, causing them to rotate. The rotation of the turbine drives a generator, producing electricity. Biomass can also serve as substitute for a portion of coal in an existing power plant furnace in a process called co-firing (combusting two different types of materials at the same time).

Bacterial Decomposition (Anaerobic Digestion)

Organic waste material, such as animal dung or human sewage, is collected in oxygen-free tanks called digesters. Here, the material is decomposed by anaerobic bacteria that produce methane and other byproducts to form a renewable natural gas, which can then be purified and used to generate electricity.

Conversion to a Gas or Liquid Fuel

Biomass can be converted to a gaseous or liquid fuel through gasification and pyrolysis. Gasification is a process that exposes solid biomass material to high temperatures with very little oxygen present, to produce synthesis gas (or syngas)-a mixture that consists mostly of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The gas can then be burned in a conventional boiler to produce electricity. It can also be used to replace natural gas in a combined-cycle gas turbine.

Pyrolysis uses a similar process to gasification but under different operating conditions. In this scenario, biomass is heated at a lower temperature range but in the complete absence of oxygen to produce a crude bio-oil. This bio-oil is then substituted for fuel oil or diesel in furnaces, turbines, and engines for electricity production.

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Biopower technologies convert renewable biomass fuels into heat and electricity using processes similar to those used with fossil fuels. There are three ways to release the energy stored in biomass to produce biopower: burning, bacterial decay, and conversion to gas/liquid fuel. Burning Most electricity generated from biomass is produced by direct combustion.

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biomass is renewable because it comes from organic materials, such as plants, wood, and poop. these materials are constantly being produced through natural processes like photosynthesis.

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What  part of the world uses biomass the most?

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What  part of the world uses biomass the most?

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China and Brazil dominate total operating biopower capacity, but they have distinct patterns of fuel sources. China relies heavily on biomass residues from agriculture and waste-to-energy facilities that burn refuse

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The cost of biomass for energy varies depending on the method of production and scale of the plant. In the United States, small-scale biomass electric plants have installed costs of $3,000 to $4,000 per kW and a levelized cost of energy of $0.08 to $0.15 per kilowatt hour (kWh) for gasification and biogas processes.

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The cost of biomass for energy varies depending on the method of production and scale of the plant. In the United States, small-scale biomass electric plants have installed costs of $3,000 to $4,000 per kW and a levelized cost of energy of $0.08 to $0.15 per kilowatt hour (kWh) for gasification and biogas processes. This means that producing one kilowatt hour of electricity from biomass can cost between $0.08 and $0.15.

It's important to note that gasification is more economical when combined heat and power applications are possible. However, it is generally more expensive than natural gas plants in the absence of subsidies, as long as natural gas is available. Gasifiers used in gasification processes can be more difficult to operate due to the higher production of tar and other by-products.

In terms of biomass usage for energy, in the United States, biomass provided about 4.8 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu) in 2021, equivalent to about 5% of total U.S. primary energy consumption. Biofuels, mainly ethanol, accounted for about 2,316 TBtu, while wood and wood-derived biomass contributed 2,087 TBtu. The remaining 431 TBtu came from biomass in municipal solid wastes and sewage, animal manure, and agricultural byproducts.

The cost of biomass energy can also be influenced by factors such as carbon pricing. As carbon pricing increases, the economics of different energy sources change. For example, in the cement industry, the cost of energy for a ton of cement using natural gas can range from $12 to $40 per ton. However, when factoring in carbon pricing, with the current low carbon price in Canada, this cost can increase to $21.40 to $52.60 per ton.

As for which country uses the most biomass energy, the provided references do not mention the specific country.

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The answer to "How much does biomass cost per kWh?"

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Total plant costs for nonrenewable technologies, such as natural gas, at between $1,060 and $1,150 per kW, fell well below that of Biomass

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Total plant costs for nonrenewable technologies, such as natural gas, at between $1,060 and $1,150 per kW, fell well below that of Biomass

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biomass accounts for about 3% of the worlds electricity. however this varies on the region some nations rely more on biomass for electricity, mostly those with abundant agriculture and forests.

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how does biomass effect the world (good)

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how does biomass effect the world (good)

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Biomass provides a renewable source of energy that can be used to generate electricity, heat homes, and power vehicles. Unlike fossil fuels, which are limited and contribute to climate change when burned, biomass can be sustainably produced and managed

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Biomass is always and widely available as a renewable source of energy. ...

It is carbon neutral. ...

It reduces the overreliance of fossil fuels. ...

Is less expensive than fossil fuels. ...

Biomass production adds a revenue source for manufacturers. ...

Less garbage in landfills.

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Biomass is a renewable source of energy, derived from burning animal and plant waste. Almost all industries (see extensive list), including agriculture, forestry, colleges/universities, municipalities, hotels, resorts, sports venues, hospitals and correctional facilities, produce waste that can be converted to heat and electricity.

A September 2017 report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that the capacity to create bioenergy will increase in 2018.

Some of the advantages of biomass energy are:

1. Biomass is always and widely available as a renewable source of energy.
The organic materials used to produce biomass are infinite, since our society consistently produces waste such as garbage, wood and manure.

2. It is carbon neutral.
As a natural part of photosynthesis, biomass fuels only release the same amount of carbon into the atmosphere as was absorbed by plants in the course of their life cycle.
3. It reduces the overreliance of fossil fuels.
Not only is there is a limited supply of fossil fuels, but fossil fuels come with environmental baggage, including the release of large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and the pollutants that result from removal, transportation and production.
4. Is less expensive than fossil fuels.
While fossil fuel production requires a heavy outlay of capital, such as oil drills, gas pipelines and fuel collection, biomass technology is much cheaper. Manufacturers and producers are able to generate higher profits from a lower output.

5. Biomass production adds a revenue source for manufacturers.
Producers of waste can add value by channeling their garbage to create a more profitable use in the form biomass energy.

6. Less garbage in landfills.
By burning solid waste, the amount of garbage dumped in landfills is reduced by 60 to 90 percent, and reduces the cost of landfill disposal and amount of land required for landfill.

While the advantages of biomass energy are plenty, there are also some shortcomings, including:
1. Biomass energy is not as efficient as fossil fuels
Some biofuels, like Ethanol, is relatively inefficient as compared to gasoline. In fact, it has to be fortified with fossil fuels to increase its efficiency.

2. It is not entirely clean
While biomass is carbon neutral, the use of animal and human waste escalates the amount of methane gases, which are also damaging to the environment. Additionally, the pollution created from burning wood and other natural materials can be considered just as bad as that resulting from burning coal and other types of energy resources.
3. Can lead to deforestation.
Since wood is one of the most used source of biomass energy, vast amounts of wood and other waste products have to be burned to produce the desired amount of power. While currently there is enough wood waste already, there is a risk of deforestation in the future.

4. Biomass plants require a lot of space.
While it's difficult to find a plant that is in a convenient place in an urban area, utilizing onsite hardware like the BioMax® technology, companies can create biomass energy at a fraction of the space of a large facility.

While there are some downsides to biomass energy, more research and innovation is continuing to be devoted to the field as a more widely available, cheaper alternate and valuable substitute for traditional electricity and other energy sources.

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Biomass Advantages and Disadvantages - SynTech Bioenergy

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Biomass is a renewable source of energy, derived from burning animal and plant waste. Almost all industries (see extensive list), including agriculture, forestry, colleges/universities, municipalities, hotels, resorts, sports venues, hospitals and correctional facilities, produce waste that can be converted to heat and electricity. A September 2017 report by the U.S.

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While biomass is considered carbon-neutral over the long term, its combustion can release greenhouse gases and air pollutants in the short term, depending on how it is produced and utilized.

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What are the major disadvantages of using Biomass?

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What are the major disadvantages of using Biomass?

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The main disadvantages of biomass energy are that it is expensive, requires a lot of space, it still releases greenhouse gases, it can have a negative impact on the surrounding environment, and it is inefficient in terms of how much energy it takes to create electricity.