Hurumanu- From Trash to gas: Biomass

Hurumanu - From Trash to Gas: Biomass

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Renewable Energy film

Biomass

Aim: To compare the amount of gas that is produced from different types of biomass.

Material:

1.   Mashed banana
2. Vegetable Peelings   
3.   Bottle
4.   Horse manure
5.   Balloon
6.   cups
7. gloves 
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Investigation.

What is biomass?

1. the total quantity or weight of organisms in a given area or volume.
2. 2.

   organic matter used as a fuel, especially in a power station for the generation of electricity.

What are the 5 types of biomass?

1.  Wood
2.  Garbage
3.  Crops
4.  Landfill Gas
5.   Alcohol fuels

What are three benefits of biomass?

1. It is carbon neutral
2. It reduces the overreliance of fossil fuels
3. Is less expensive than fossil fuels  

What are three disadvantages of biomass?

1. Biomass is always and widely available as a renewable source of energy. ... It is carbon neutral. ... It reduces the overreliance of fossil fuels. ... Is less expensive than fossil fuels. ...
2. Biomass production adds a revenue source for manufacturers. ... Less garbage in landfills. 
3. Biomass energy is not as efficient as fossil fuels.

Research the following types of Biomass.

You will need to:

Write a definition of the each fuel.

Answer each question

• How is it made?
• What is it used for? 
• Where is it made? 
• What is it made with? 
• What countries use it?   

Place 2 images of the fuel.
What are its uses in the future?

Biomass types.

Name: Agricultural crops.

Definition:

Research:

Uses:

Image:

What are its uses in the future?

Name: Animal waste.

Definition:

Research:

Uses:

Image:

What are its uses in the future?

Name: Bio-gas and Landfill gas

Definition:

Research:

Uses:

Image:

What are its uses in the future?

Name: Solid waste

Definition:

Research:

Uses:

Image:

What are its uses in the future?

Name: Alcohol Fuel

Definition:

Research:

Uses:

Image:

What are its uses in the future?