AECH 2112 Sustainability & Renewable Energy - Biomass

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to biomass and its conversion into energy, based on the lecture notes from AECH 2112.

Biomass

Organic materials made from living organisms, such as plants and animals, commonly used for energy.

Gasification of biomass

The process of converting biomass into a gas, known as synthetic natural gas, which contains methane.

Fermentation

A biological process that converts organic materials into methane, using bacteria, often derived from livestock manure.

Pyrolysis

A thermal decomposition of biomass without oxygen, used to produce charcoal-like products with high energy density.

Photosynthesis

The process by which plants convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of carbohydrates.

Combustion

A process where biomass is burned to generate heat or electricity.

Biogas

A type of biofuel derived from the fermentation of biodegradable materials, primarily methane and carbon dioxide.

Bioethanol

A biofuel produced through the fermentation of sugar and starch crops, blended with gasoline for fuel.

Briquetting

A compaction technology that densifies agro residues into compact pieces for efficient energy use.

Digestion

The natural process by which bacteria break down decaying organic matter, producing gases like methane.