Power Production-Biomass

What is the definition of biomass?

• Fuel developed from synthetic materials

• Fuel developed from organic materials

• Fuel derived from inorganic materials

• Fuel derived from fossil fuels

What is the process of generating electricity from organic materials in a biomass power plant?

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Oxidation

Which component of a biomass power plant is responsible for treating gaseous effluents?

• Steam

• Emission control

• Fuel Inlet

• Boiler/Combustion

What is the function of a generator in a biomass power plant?

• Handles fuel feedstocks

• Filters gaseous effluents

• Produces electricity

• Converts heat to steam

Which biomass power plant in the Philippines uses sugarcane waste as its feedstock?

• San Carlos BioPower

• Biomass Power Plant in Isabela

• Green Future Innovations Inc.

• North Negros Biopower Inc.

What is an advantage of utilizing biomass energy?

• Abundant and Renewable

• Harmful Emissions

• Inefficient as Compared to Fossil Fuels

• Expensive

What is a disadvantage of biomass energy related to its cost?

• Clean Energy

• Expensive

• No Harmful Emissions

• Abundant and Renewable

What environmental impact does the combustion of biomass have compared to fossil fuels?

• Produces more nitrogen oxides

• Produces more sulphur dioxide

• Contributes to global warming

• Produces fewer harmful emissions

What is the main reason why biomass energy is considered harmful to the environment?

• It increases methane gases

• It reduces carbon dioxide emissions

• It is clean energy

• It is renewable

What is a disadvantage of biomass energy related to land use?

• Requires more land

• Can be used to create different products

• Does not require land

• Reduces landfills