biomass energy by: teresa rewald and nicky gioioso
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Biomass Energy
By: Teresa Rewald and Nicky Gioioso
How it works
• Biomass is burned to generates steam that turn a turbine that turns produce mechanical or electrical energy
what is biomass?
what does it replacecoal , oil, natural gas, uranium.
Advantages
• Renewable• Recycling waste reduces pollution & spread of
disease • Lesser pollution• Uses up carbon dioxide and produces oxygen • Created from human and animal wastes
Disadvantages
• Cost is very high • Produces a dirty smell • Transportation of biogas through a pipe over a
long distance is difficult
Fly ash bricksFly Ash bricks are made of fly ash, lime, gypsum and sand. These can be used for building construction.
what it replaces Used in place of clay bricks
Fly ash bricks
AdvantagesMore resistant to salinity and water than conventional bricks
DisadvantagesBonding is lower due to smooth finish, Also the quality of sand needs to be checked.
Composter
Compost is decomposed plant matter. its primary function is to improve the quality of soilWhat it Replaces Trash can
Composter
Advantages • Help the Landfills,• Help the Environment• Save MoneyDisadvantages • Compost Can Smell• Compost Can Attract Pests• Composting Can Take a Long Time
Shipping Container houses
Is a eco friendly house
what does it replaceReplaces a brick house or a normal house
Shipping container homesAdvantages• structural strength• eco-friendly• save costsDisadvantages• Temperature• Problems with building permit• there must be enough free space available• Breathing in vapors
Rain Barrel
Barrel used to hold rainwaterWhat it replaces Rain spouts/ the gutter
Rain Barrel
Advantages• Backup source of water during times of
drought or between rain showers• Saves money by lowering your water bill• Helps to keep our creeks and beaches clean
Disadvantages• Unpredictable Rainfall• Cost