An integrated supply system for forest biomass

Authors

Timothy L. Jenkins, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow
John W. Sutherland, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

10-30-2008

Department

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics

Abstract

As noted in previous chapters the U.S. has a large wealth of forest resources. The proposition of displacing petroleum through biofuels or creating renewable electricity derived from forest-based biomass resources has tremendous appeal. It offers opportunities for improved energy independence, a more favorable trade balance, job creation in rural areas, decreased demand for petroleum, and lower fossil-derived CO2 emissions. To seize on the opportunity to use forest biomass in a manner that is economically viable, environmentally sound, and acceptable to society requires that careful consideration be given to all stages of the supply system or ‘value chain’.

Publication Title

Renewable Energy from Forest Resources in the United States

Recommended Citation

Jenkins, T. L., & Sutherland, J. W. (2008). An integrated supply system for forest biomass. Renewable Energy from Forest Resources in the United States, 92-115. http://doi.org/10.4324/9780203888421
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