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Yann ROGAUME: École nationale supérieure des technologies et industries du bois (ENSTIB) - Laboratoire d'études et de recherches sur le matériau bois (LERMAB) UMR 1093 INRA/ENGREF/UHP Nancy I
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The production of heat from wood is a familiar phenomenon, if only for a barbecue or in a fireplace. However, a number of developments are underway, particularly with a view to promoting the use of renewable energies. High-performance systems adapted to different needs are available today, and are regularly optimized.
This article, divided into two sections [BE 8 747] and , provides an overview of wood as a fuel and the various systems for producing energy in the form of heat or electricity.
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Heat production from wood
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