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Title:

Characterization of the Products from Intermediate Pyrolysis of Miscanthus and Wood Pellets: Internal Combustion Engine Application

Author(s):

Saghir, M., Siddiqui, S., Wirtz, U., Hornung, A.

Document(s):

Abstract:

This review presents the summary of new studies on intermediate pyrolysis of biomass to produce renewable fuels in the form of bio­oil, biochar and syn­gas. Two biomass species, namely wood and miscanthus pellets, were subjected to intermediate pyrolysis conditions to obtain liquid, gas and solid products. The characteristics of the liquid products from pyrolysis were examined, and some methods, such as catalytic upgrading were considered to improve the physical and chemical properties of the liquids to convert them to economic and environmentally acceptable liquid fuels or chemical feedstocks whereas Biochar having great potential for carbon sequestration and soil conditioning along with co­combustion applications such as in boilers, combustors and gasifiers. The syn­gas can have application as a fuel when directed into a hardened dual fuel engine. The conclusions are that both intermediate pyrolysis oils will be able to provide sufficient heat and power when used in diesel engine; however poor combustion and carbon deposition may be encountered. Blending of these pyrolysis oils with biodiesel or introducing a complimentary post processing technology could overcome these problems and is recommended for further investigation.

Keywords:

combined heat and power generation (CHP), intermediate pyrolysis, analytical properties

Topic:

R&D on Biomass Conversion Technologies for Heating, Electricity and Chemicals

Subtopic:

Pyrolysis and other biomass liquefaction technologies

Event:

21st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

Session:

2BO.10.4

Pages:

511 - 513

ISBN:

978-88-89407-53-0

Paper DOI:

10.5071/21stEUBCE2013-2BO.10.4

Price:

FREE