Title:
Thermochemical Pathways for Municipal Lignocellulosic Waste as Biofuel
Author(s):
Simões Santanna, M., Silveira, E.A., Caldeira-Pires, A.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
The growing search for new and optimizing biofuels has made the use of lignocellulosic waste an important alternative for municipal solid waste disposal. The environmental problem related to landfill overload, caused by the irregular dumping of these materials, has been an issue in Brazil. Some pathways for these residues' conversion are the thermochemical processes. Syngas production by gasification and torrefaction solid fuel upgrade produces a significant increase in biofuel's calorific power. The present works aim to perform an energy assessment of the fuel potential contained in the municipal wood waste of Brazil's capital throughout itstorrefaction and further application on gasification. Six lignocellulosic residues produced a unique blend. The feedstock was collected, ground separately, and mixed in proportions established by its representation within Brasilia's urban forest ecosystem. The aim is to present the proposed biofuel viability by applying a gasification numerical solver for processes simulation. Obtained results can improve municipal solid waste management besides generating heat from municipal facilities and the industrial sector.
Keywords:
gasification, municipal solid waste (MSW), torrefaction, wood waste, numerical simulation
Topic:
Biomass Conversion to Intermediate Bioenergy Carriers, Sustainable Biofuels and Bio-Based Products
Subtopic:
Production of Thermally Treated Solid Fuels
Event:
29th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
3DV.6.8
Pages:
1022 - 1025
ISBN:
978-88-89407-21-9
Paper DOI:
10.5071/29thEUBCE2021-3DV.6.8
Price:
FREE
