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Biomass is by many considered as the only alternative to phase-out the usage of fossil fuels such as natural gas and oil especially for the transportation sector where alternative solutions, such as hydrogen fuel cells and batteries, are not yet fully developed. Thermal gasification or other methods such as pyrolysis of the biomass must be applied in order to produce an intermediate product suitable for further upgrading to either gaseous or liquid products. This thesis will evaluate the possibilities of producing, substitute natural gas, (SNG) from biomass gasification by using computer simulation.

CNEN – Comissão Nacional de Energia Nuclear

2008 – Boletim de Energia – Acesso livre

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This publication highlights the potential contribution of bioenergy to world energy demand.

It summarises the wide range of biomass resources available and potentially available, the conversion options, and end-use applications.

Associated issues of market development, international bioenergy trade, and competition for biomass are also presented.

Finally, the potential of bioenergy is compared with other energy supply options.

CNEN – Comissão Nacional de Energia Nuclear

2007 – Boletim de Energia – Acesso livre