Abstract
As available energy reserves decline, renewable sources must be utilized. Organic matter, grown agriculturally, represents a renewable energy source, which is readily available. This paper reviews the methods by which organic matter can be converted to energy sources by biochemical processes. The economics of conversion of agricultural crops and byproducts to alcohols by fermentation and conversion of these agricultural materials to methane by anaerobic digestion are examined. Projections of the potential of this energy source are quite promising.
Recommended Citation
Fennewald, G. J.; Million, D. L.; Park, Efton; and Gaddy, J. L., "Energy From Biochemical Sources" (1974). UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy. 22, pp. 94-97.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/umr-mec/22
Meeting Name
1st UMR-MEC Conference on Energy Resources (1974: Apr. 24-26, Rolla, MO)
Department(s)
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Session
Chemical Energy
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1974 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
26 Apr 1974
