Innovative Renewable Waste Conversion Technologies

This book investigates innovative solutions to increase the share of renewable engery in the global power mix, with a particular focus on improved and sustainable biomass conversion technologies.

To this end, the book deals with an analysis of the generation mix of renewable energies (including biofuels, renewable waste and biogas) in the overall power balance of several countries. In addition, the possibilities of using bioenergy resources in the context of power generation are thoroughly analyzed. As one of the most important ways of converting biomass into energy, the combustion process is analyzed in detail, highlighting the vast potential for the use of innovative biofuels. In this context, a detailed classification of existing biofuels is established, reflecting the relationship between their energy properties and their potential use in industrial facilities. Additionally, the most efficient combustion technologies for the respective applications are discussed.

Furthermore, the authors emphasize that the management of renewable waste, both from industry (tannery waste and oils from transport) and agriculture, requires an economic and environmental friendly approach. The challenges of burning various renewable waste fuels and upgrading industrial facilities are discussed, and the ideas and technologies presented in this book contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for ＂Affordable and Clean Energy＂.

The book is a useful resource for professionals dealing with current and upcoming activities related to renewable energy combustion, and a good starting point for young researchers.

Professor Gheorghe Lazaroiu, PhD, has extensive research experience in Power Engineering. His main research focus lays in innovative biomass conversion technologies for energy purposes, hybrid energy systems and renewable energy integration. During his career, he coordinated as Project Director more than 25 research grants, and published over 200 scientific articles. Additionally, and he served as reviewer for more than 30 scientific journals and for national and international research funding institutions.

Professor Lucian Mihaescu, PhD, has extensive research experience in Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering. His research focuses on improved and novel combustion technologies, as well as on reduced carbon dioxide emissions in energy processes. He is co-author of more than 150 scientific publications and holds five recognized patents. During his career, Professor MIHAESCU has coordinated more than 30 research grants as Project Director.