Bioenergy

Bioenergy

Energy produced from biomass or organic matter. Biomass may either be burned directly or converted into liquids or gaseous fuel.

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internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV)

Energy; Bioenergy

A vehicle that uses either a compression-ignition or spark ignition engine for propulsion.

biodrying

Energy; Bioenergy

Biodrying is the process by which biodegradable waste is rapidly heated through initial stages of composting to remove moisture from a waste stream and hence reduce its overall weight.

agrichar

Energy; Bioenergy

Agrichar is also called biochar, which is a type of charcoal produced from biomass. In some cases, the term is used to distinguish biomass charcoal produced via pyrolysis.

agricultural inputs

Energy; Bioenergy

All substances or materials used in the production or handling of agricultural products.

Also known as algae bioreactors. A technology that uses algae to remove CO2 from power plant emissions. The algae can then be converted into various kinds of biofuel using gasification, extraction ...

char

Energy; Bioenergy

Also known as biochar. Char is a type of charcoal produced when biomass smoulders in an oxygen-poor environment, rather than burns. It can be used as a soil amendment. Char-rich soil, such as the ...

compression-ignition engines

Energy; Bioenergy

Also known as diesel engines. Internal combustion engines in which atomized fuel is injected into highly compressed air. The heat and pressure of the compressed air alone causes the fuel to ignite.