Date of Graduation
12-2007
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Chemical Engineering
Advisor/Mentor
Not available
Abstract
The United States is facing increasing pressure to find renewable energy sources due to rising energy costs. With world energy demand at an all time high, renewable energy has been thrust into the forefront of research as a means to mitigate this looming crisis. Throughout the United States, there is a large quantity of agricultural biomass that could be used to generate energy and lessen the dependence on diminishing resources. Specifically, animal feeding operations (AFOs) such as dairies generate large amounts of cow manure, which, when improperly handled, causes both air and water pollution. Currently, most manure is temporarily stockpiled and used as a fertilizer. Methane, a greenhouse gas, is emitted from these large piles and water pollution occurs from runoff as manure is field applied. This creates a huge pollution problem, but also presents an attractive opportunity.
Citation
Johnson, L. (2007). Conversion of biomass resource to useful forms of energy and other products. Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cheguht/31
