Biomass and Waste Energy Applications

This second volume of the new ASME Press Book Series on Renewable Energy also edited by Dr. Rao and published by ASME Press is based on updated chapters from the classic 2011 Handbook of Energy and Power Generation in addition to new chapters appropriate for the title of this book. The discussions in this book cover varied aspects of Biomass and Waste Energy in use around the globe. Chapters 1 and 2 are revisions of chapters 14 and 15 of the 2011 ASME Handbook whereas chapters 3 through 5 are new chapters which deal with other aspects of Waste Energy. The book is addressed in over 200 pages with several graphics addressed by 9 experts from academia and practicing professionals from the U.S., and India. Global interest in Biomass and Waste Energy is apparent not only from the current usage but also from the untapped resources and its potential for greater usage. The book has an Index to help users easily navigate through the text and graphics.