Provides practical examples on application of numerical methods in analysis of renewable energy processes Includes introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for practitioners Explores selected aspects of the methodology used in CFD simulations of renewable energy technologies Discusses tips and hints for efficient use of CFD codes functionalities Contains additional exercise devoted to geothermal systems

Biomass in Small-Scale Energy Applications: Theory and Practice presents the current trends in the development of selected biomass-based technologies for distributed energy generation. It describes the methodology, experimental results, and computer simulations with a focus on pilot systems and devices crucial in multiple applications with related environmental/economic issues. It describes which stages of design, development, and application of advanced biomass-based energy devices are critical in order for a given technology to be successful. It includes both technical/practical information and theoretical background related to combustion kinetics, thermodynamics in energy systems, and properties of selected types of biomass, as well as case studies.