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