Biomass
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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Definition
Biomass: Organic matter used as a fuel.
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Definition
Biofuel: Any plant or animal substance that can easily burn.
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Definition
Fossil Fuels: A natural fuel such as coal and gas formed from the remains of past animals.
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Pros
1. "In the process of creating electricity from biomass, waste matter is incinerated as briquettes and the power produced is cleaner than power created using fossil fuels."
2."One major benefit that biomass energy may yield is a cost effective way to both manage solid waste and create energy for homes and businesses."
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Pros
3."The energy from the biomass plant is usually sent to local power grids where it powers homes in the general locale of the plant."
4."Fuel is easily found and is renewable. From crops planted with the aim of providing corn or wheat as biomass for ethanol to burning cow patties, plant and waste is constantly being produced by nature and by people."
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Cons
1."Bigger plants can also be less expensive to operate as the materials used often require chipping, cutting, shredding or compacting. Collecting the biomass fuel can be expensive as large quantities are needed for the process."
2."These easily grown grains are now being used to make ethanol. This is a disadvantage that could carry harsh consequences if too much of the food crop is diverted for use as fuel."
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Cons
3."With the increased use of ethanol, concerns are growing about using food crops to create energy. Corn, wheat and soybeans are often products used to ease hundred in developing nations."
4."Other biomass fuels such as household garbage, municipal and agricultural waste, fungus and algae are being increasing examined as biomass fuels that will not reduce the nation's surplus food supply."
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Evaluation
We believe that we need to start using biomass because biomass is renewable and fossil fuels will eventually run out. A quote that supports this is "Anthracite coal is the best quality coal that burns cleaner and slower but today anthracite coal has almost disappeared. Current estimates are that we could run out of usable oil in 50 years." This explains that fossil fuels will disappear if we don't find a solution.
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