Sustainable Energy And Environmental Technology - Proceedings Of The Asia-pacific Conference

Sustainable Energy And Environmental Technology - Proceedings Of The Asia-pacific Conference
Author: Aik Chong Lua
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 696
Release: 1996-06-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9814547239

The countries in the Asia-Pacific region enjoy economic growth rates amongst the highest in the world today. It has transformed the nature of their industries and raised the living standards of the populace. The accelerated developments in these countries have, however, created severe demands on energy and the environment.This conference aimed to address issues related to energy and environmental protection in the quest for sustainble development. It will bring together participants from academia, industries and government agencies, from over 18 countries primarily in the Asia-Pacific region, and provide a forum for them to interact, share information, report research in progress and identify opportunities in the relevant fields.

Thermochemical Processing of Biomass

Thermochemical Processing of Biomass
Author: Robert C. Brown
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2019-05-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119417570

A comprehensive examination of the large number of possible pathways for converting biomass into fuels and power through thermochemical processes Bringing together a widely scattered body of information into a single volume, this book provides complete coverage of the many ways that thermochemical processes are used to transform biomass into fuels, chemicals and power. Fully revised and updated, this new edition highlights the substantial progress and recent developments that have been made in this rapidly growing field since publication of the first edition and incorporates up-to-date information in each chapter. Thermochemical Processing of Biomass: Conversion into Fuels, Chemicals and Power, 2nd Edition incorporates two new chapters covering: condensed phased reactions of thermal deconstruction of biomass and life cycle analysis of thermochemical processing systems. It offers a new introductory chapter that provides a more comprehensive overview of thermochemical technologies. The book also features fresh perspectives from new authors covering such evolving areas as solvent liquefaction and hybrid processing. Other chapters cover combustion, gasification, fast pyrolysis, upgrading of syngas and bio-oil to liquid transportation fuels, and the economics of thermochemically producing fuels and power, and more. Features contributions by a distinguished group of European and American researchers offering a broad and unified description of thermochemical processing options for biomass Combines an overview of the current status of thermochemical biomass conversion as well as engineering aspects to appeal to the broadest audience Edited by one of Biofuels Digest’s "Top 100 People" in bioenergy for six consecutive years Thermochemical Processing of Biomass: Conversion into Fuels, Chemicals and Power, 2nd Edition will appeal to all academic researchers, process chemists, and engineers working in the field of biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals. It is also an excellent book for graduate and advanced undergraduate students studying biomass, biofuels, renewable resources, and energy and power generation.

Tyre Recycling

Tyre Recycling
Author: Valerie Shulman
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2004
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781859574898

This is an expert overview on the topic of tyre recycling. It summarises current practices and the factors that have contributed to their growth and efficacy as viable, economically and environmentally sound methods of dealing with post-consumer tyres. The primary area of study of this report is the EU, but reports from the US have also been cited. Statistics from the EU markets, which illustrate changes in the industry since the inception of the European Tyre Recycling Association a decade ago are incorporated. Around 400 references with abstracts from recent global literature accompany this review, sourced from the Polymer Library, to facilitate further reading. A subject index and a company index are included.

Feedstock Recycling and Pyrolysis of Waste Plastics

Feedstock Recycling and Pyrolysis of Waste Plastics
Author: John Scheirs
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 824
Release: 2006-05-12
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Pyrolysis is a recycling technique converting plastic waste into fuels, monomers, or other valuable materials by thermal and catalytic cracking processes. It allows the treatment of mixed, unwashed plastic wastes. For many years research has been carried out on thermally converting waste plastics into useful hydrocarbons liquids such as crude oil and diesel fuel. Recently the technology has matured to the point where commercial plants are now available. Pyrolysis recycling of mixed waste plastics into generator and transportation fuels is seen as the answer for recovering value from unwashed, mixed plastics and achieving their desired diversion from landfill. This book provides an overview of the science and technology of pyrolysis of waste plastics. It describes the types of plastics that are suitable for pyrolysis recycling, the mechanism of pyrolytic degradation of various plastics, characterization of the pyrolysis products and details of commercially mature pyrolysis technologies. This book also covers co-pyrolysis technology, including: waste plastic/waste oil, waste plastics/coal, and waste plastics/rubber.

Advanced Technologies for Solid, Liquid, and Gas Waste Treatment

Advanced Technologies for Solid, Liquid, and Gas Waste Treatment
Author: Saleh Al Arni
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2023-04-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 100085454X

Advanced Technologies for Solid, Liquid, and Gas Waste Treatment presents the potential of using advanced and emerging technologies to effectively treat waste. This book uniquely addresses treatment techniques for waste in all three phases, solid, liquid, and gas, with the goals of mitigating negative impacts of waste and producing valued-added products, such as biogas and fertilizer, as well as the use of artificial intelligence in the field. • Covers a wide range of advanced and emerging treatment technologies such as photocatalysis processing, adsorptive membranes, pyrolysis, advanced oxidation process, electrocoagulation, composting technologies, etc. • Addresses issues associated with wastes in different phases. • Discusses the pros and cons of treatment technologies for handling different wastes produced by different industrial processes, such as agricultural biomass, industrial/domestic solid wastes, wastewater, and hazardous gas. • Includes application of artificial intelligence in treatment of electronic waste. This book will appeal to chemical, civil, and environmental engineers working on waste treatment, waste valorization, and pollution control.

Developments in Combustion Technology

Developments in Combustion Technology
Author: Konstantinos Kyprianidis
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2016-10-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9535126687

Over the past few decades, exciting developments have taken place in the field of combustion technology. The present edited volume intends to cover recent developments and provide a broad perspective of the key challenges that characterize the field. The target audience for this book includes engineers involved in combustion system design, operational planning and maintenance. Manufacturers and combustion technology researchers will also benefit from the timely and accurate information provided in this work. The volume is organized into five main sections comprising 15 chapters overall: - Coal and Biofuel Combustion - Waste Combustion - Combustion and Biofuels in Reciprocating Engines - Chemical Looping and Catalysis - Fundamental and Emerging Topics in Combustion Technology

Recycling of Solid Waste for Biofuels and Bio-chemicals

Recycling of Solid Waste for Biofuels and Bio-chemicals
Author: Obulisamy Parthiba Karthikeyan
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2016-08-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811001502

This book presents the latest advances in and current research perspectives on the field of urban/industrial solid waste recycling for bio-energy and bio-fuel recovery. It chiefly focuses on five main thematic areas, namely bioreactor landfills coupled with energy and nutrient recovery; microbial insights into anaerobic digestion; greenhouse emission assessment; pyrolysis techniques for special waste treatment; and industrial waste stabilization options. In addition, it compiles the results of case studies and solid waste management perspectives from different countries.

Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass

Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass
Author: A. V. Bridgwater
Publisher: Cpl Press
Total Pages: 208
Release: 1999
Genre: Science
ISBN:

This edited and updated version of the final report of the IEA Bioenergy Pyrolysis Task, is useful both to newcomers to the subject area and those already involved in research, development, and implementation.

Industrial Aromatic Chemistry

Industrial Aromatic Chemistry
Author: Heinz-Gerhard Franck
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 499
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642734324

Aromatic organic hydrocarbons and heterocycles represent a bulk of about one third of all industrially produced organic basic materials. Aromatic compounds such as benzene, phenol, naphthalene, anthracene, and their homologues, are derived from raw materials, coal, crude oil and biogenic resources by thermal and catalytic refining processes. This book introduces the chemistry of aromatics with a brief discussion of the aromatic character and a survey of historical aspects, particularly the development of the organic dye industry during the 19th century. The main emphasis of the book is to give a clear prospect of industrial processes for the production and the derivatisation of aromatics with consistent flow diagrams. Economical aspects of by- and side-products are especially regarded. For the most important aromatics an analysis of the international market included their derivatives: polymers, pesticides, dyes, pigments and drugs. Professional scientists, managers and students in chemistry and chemical engineering will find a wealth of information for their career and daily work.