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BIOMASS

Power Generation

BIOMASS
Energy source from living things Three possible ways of classifying:
Plant matter which is directly burnt Plant/Animal matter, which are turned to bio fuels Industrial matter, biodegradable waste product

PROCESS

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ADVANTAGES
Diversion of wastes to landfill
Creates less methane Uses a little less space

Theoretically inexhaustible Available throughout the world

DISADVANTAGES
When using direct combustion:
Produces Carbon Monoxide Produces NOx

Expensive Net loss of energy due to energy used to harness biomass

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