Browsing by Subject "Bioenergy"
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From coal to wood thermoelectric energy production: Socio-economic impacts in northwestern Ontario, Canada
(2016)The province of Ontario in Canada is the first North American jurisdiction with legislation in place to eliminate coal-fired thermoelectric production. Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) coal-fired Atikokan Generating Station ... -
Fuel characteristics of Northwestern Ontario tree species and their components
(2010)The use of forestry residues or any biomass in the production of energy has been a topic of great discussion due to the increasing pressure to establish environmentally friendly energy production. With the current energy ... -
The impact of amending forest soils with wood ash on soil organic matter attributes and associated properties
(2020)Wood ash, the byproduct of bioenergy production from biomass, is typically discarded into landfills as waste. Adding ash back to soil may supply nutrients to soil that are lost through biomass harvesting, increase soil ... -
Modeling the woody biomass supply chain for energy production in northwestern Ontario
(2014-01-22)Efficient procurement and optimal utilization of woody biomass for bioenergy production requires a good understanding of biomass supply-chain management. The general objective of this research is to develop decision support ... -
Properties Of Fire-Salvaged Woody Biomass In Northern Ontario And Potential Utilization
(2020)Due to the suppression of forest fires and lack of implementation of management tools such as prescribed burning, there has been a change in the fire regime of Northern Ontario. This has led to larger, more intense fires ... -
Woody biomass-based bioenergy development at the Atikokan power generating station: local perceptions and public opinions
(2015-08-05)To tackle climate change, reduce air pollution and promote development of renewable energy, the Ontario government is investing in the conversion of the coal-based Atikokan Power Generating Station (APGS) in Atikokan, ...
