ASSESSMENT OF ENERGETIC POTENTIAL OF BIOMASS

In the paper the authors present the algorithm of the evaluation of energetic potential of green biomass and animal wastes for specific geographical area. Main assumptions of the algorithm have been presented as well as interrelations between different kinds of potentials. On the basis of statistical agricultural data about area of particular tillages, wastelands, forests and the number of hogs the energetic potential of biomass has been computed for the exemplary rural district of Opole province. For the chosen kinds of green biomass and animal wastes theoretical and technical potentials of energy has been found on the assumption that energy conversion takes places during process of firing biofuels in order to produce heat. Technical biomass potential has been shown with reference to heat demand of the rural district.