Title:
Current Status and Future Prospects of Biomass Fast Pyrolysis in Thailand
Author(s):
Pattiya, A.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
This paper provides an overview of biomass fast pyrolysis development and opportunities in Thailand. Fast pyrolysis of biomass for bio-oil production attracted significant attentions from several organisations including academia, private sectors, industries and government agencies. Currently, there are >10 bench-scale and pilot-scale fast pyrolysis reactors built and tested. These include bubbling fluid bed, circulating fluid bed, augur and free-fall reactors. The biomass throughput of the reactors ranges from 50g/h to 20 kg/h. The selected designs are presented in this work. Thailand is an agricultural country having a rich variety of biomass with relatively large quantities. The yields, properties and economic assessment of bio-oils produced from selected biomass species are outlined. Compared to current fuel prices, production of typical bio-oil for replacement of fuel oil in Thailand is economically feasible for 20 Ton/day fast pyrolysis system giving an internal rate of return (IRR) of 12-46% with a payback period of 4-12 years. The opportunities, challenges and future prospects for the development and investment of fast pyrolysis technology in Thailand are highlighted.
Keywords:
agricultural residues, biofuel, biomass, fast pyrolysis, feasibility studies, biomass to liquid (BtL)
Topic:
Industry Sessions
Subtopic:
Thermochemical conversion processes
Event:
23rd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
ICV.4.12
Pages:
1758 - 1762
ISBN:
978-88-89407-516
Paper DOI:
10.5071/23rdEUBCE2015-ICV.4.12
Price:
FREE
