Title:
EMPYRO: Implementation of a Commercial Scale Fast Pyrolysis Plant in the Netherlands
Author(s):
Van de Beld, L., Muggen, G.
Document(s):
Paper
Slide presentation
Abstract:
Empyro has been established with the aim to demonstrate the fast pyrolysis technology of BTG Bioliquids on a commercially relevant scale of 25 MWth. Preparations already started in 2009, but the actual construction of the pyrolysis oil production plant just began early 2014. Regarding plant capacity, 5 t/hr of clean wood will be converted into about 3.2 t/hr of pyrolysis oil. Excess heat generated from the combustion of the by-products (gas and char) is used for the generation of steam. Subsequently, this steam is used to provide the heat for the biomass dryer, and to run a steam turbine for generating electricity. Finally, any excess steam is sold to AkzoNobel. Commissioning of the plant started early 2015, and first batches of oil have been produced. Gradually, the production capacity will be increased to its maximum of over 20 million liters of pyrolysis oil annually. A guaranteed long-term off-take of the pyrolysis oil is of utmost importance. Agreement has been reached with FrieslandCampina on a 12-year delivery contract for the majority of the oil (>75%). They will utilize pyrolysis oil to substitute natural gas and generate 40 t/h of 20 bar(g) process steam for use in the milk powder production. The new boiler has been installed on their site, and commissioning will take place in Q2/Q3-2015. The pyrolysis oil will replace 12 million cubic meters of natural gas, the equivalent annual consumption of 8,000 Dutch households, which saves up to 20,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
Keywords:
biomass, combustion, demonstration, fast pyrolysis
Topic:
Industry Sessions
Subtopic:
Thermochemical conversion processes
Event:
23rd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
ICP.3.2
Pages:
1670 - 1673
ISBN:
978-88-89407-516
Paper DOI:
10.5071/23rdEUBCE2015-ICP.3.2
Price:
FREE
