Coconut As A Source Of Energy In The 21st Century
Conversion of coconut biomass into useful energy is dis cussed. Examples of commercial biomass energy conversion tech nologies such as combustion co-generation, pyrolysis and thermal gasification are cited. Pilot demonstration plant production of coco nut-derived fuels which include methanol, coco-diesel and methyl esters are described and experiences in the use of these as alter native transport fuels are related.