Biomass Management for Fodder and Energy (Hardback, N. L. Panwar, Er. M. R. Patel and Er. Nakum Divyangkumar)

The aforementioned book provides a comprehensive overview of biomass management for fodder and energy. It delves into various processing techniques, including chopping, drying, and ensiling, to enhance the digestibility and storage of fodders. The book further explains the different types of biomass that can be utilized as a feedstock for energy generation, such as wood chips, crop residues, and dedicated energy crops. Additionally, it offers an in-depth look at different conversion processes, including pyrolysis, gasification, anaerobic digestion, and biofuel production. The book also touches upon effective management of crop residues, various bailers, densification, and processing of paddy straw. The book is equipped with figures, tables, and flowcharts that illustrate the subject matter, making it clear and useful. The book is beneficial for undergraduate and post-graduate students specializing in agricultural engineering and renewable energy engineering, as well as those preparing for exams and pursuing further academic endeavors, and individuals working in biomass management.

Content

1.Introduction to Biomass Management,2.Biomass Management Techniques,3.Processing of Paddy Straw, 4.Baling, 5.Biomass Densification, 6.Utilization of Biomass,7. Gasification, 8.Pyrolysis, 9.Liquefaction and Carbonization of Biomass, 10. Biochemical Conversion, 11.Oil-based Biomass Processing: From Extraction to Biodiesel, Index