Title:
Design, Construction and First Results of a Prototype Hybrid-Solar Biomass Dryer
Author(s):
Bados, R., Esteban, L.S., Escalada, R., Corr Edor, R., Carrasco, J.E.
Document(s):
Paper
Slide presentation
Abstract:
The dryer is a hybrid concept based on the heating of the biomass using solar radiation within a greenhouse enclosure and other sources of low-temperature heat such as hot water from engine cooling systems or from heat exchangers of combustion gases. The dryer is designed for drying chipped or ground lignocellulosic biomass to values of 10-15% wet basis, which are usually required by pelletizing industry. The innovation of this dryer lies in the integration of different heat supply systems with a design that enables a daily and seasonal constant output in terms of evaporated water, maximizing the contribution of solar energy versus fuel utilization, which contributes to the cost and energy savings.
Keywords:
biomass, drying, moisture, pilot plant, pretreatment, low temperature
Topic:
Biomass Conversion Technologies for Heating, Cooling and Electricity
Subtopic:
Production and supply of solid biofuels
Event:
22nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
2CO.1.2
Pages:
472 - 476
ISBN:
978-88-89407-52-3
Paper DOI:
10.5071/22ndEUBCE2014-2CO.1.2
Price:
FREE
