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First commercial biomass gasifier to be built in france
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Wood burned and use of steam.
Wood Burning Locomotive Engine Stephenson.
With the development of steam engines in the eighteenth century and the use of them for stationary purposes, in the mid-nineteenth century the use of steam engines was developed and takes a fundamental role in the development of the economies of the countries. source for locomotives. This fact is important in the history of Biomass as a factor in which it takes rise and further development of it. -
Henry Ford uses ethanol to fuel one of his firts automobiles, the quadricycle
In his tiny Detroit workshop, Henry Ford created the Ford Quadricycle, which was powered by ethanol alone. The quadricycle reached 20 miles per hour, and due to its success, Ford went on to find the Ford Motor Company in 1903. As is well known Ethanol being a chemical compound obtained from the fermentation of sugars that can be used as fuel and can be classified within the Biomass as a source of energy. -
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The replacement of wood by new energy sources in homes.
In the first instance charcoal replaced wood in household cooking. Later, with the advent of electricity and natural gas in about 1950, many cities replaced the old methods. -
Biomass in the 1990s
Since the industrial revolution, the use of all types of fuels has had a great impact on the environment, mainly fossil fuels that occupy the first place due to their high caloric potential have caused a great impact on the planet. In 1990 the climatic effects were evident and the energy industry has turned to the use of renewable energies such as Biomass for its sustainability and environmental improvement without forgetting the potential it has as an energy source. -
The importance of using biomass
Industries are increasing the use of biomass as an energy source, while respecting environmental legislation to protect the environment.