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Chapter 2
Engineering Properties of Biomass
Pak Sui Lam and Shahab Sokhansanj
Abstract Engineering properties of biomass are important for the design and
operation of processing facilities for handling, storage, transportation, and conver-
sion to fuels, heat, and power. These properties include bulk density, particle
density, particle size, color, moisture content, ash content, heating value, and flow-
ability. In this chapter, the characterization methods of these properties are
reviewed. In particular, the recent development of the characterization techniques
and progress in understanding these engineering properties of the biomass are
discussed. The heterogeneous nature of biomass requires standardized character-
ization procedures and statistical models development to predict their physical
properties for engineering design and operation.
2.1
Introduction
Lignocellulosic biomass sourced from plants is a renewable and sustainable natural
resource that can be engineered into feedstock for producing heat, power and
chemicals. Different parts of the plants have different microstructure and chemical
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