Title:
New Biomass Classification Based on the Chemical Composition
Author(s):
Vassilev, S.V., Baxter, D., Andersen, L.K., Vassileva, C.G.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
Complete average compositional data were calculated for 86 different biomass varieties (woody, grass, straw, shells, pits, agricultural and animal biomass, algae, refuse, contaminated biomass, etc.) and analyzed to identify trends and associations in chemical composition. The research included a critical review of literature data (> 280) combined with experimental studies to determine the chemical composition of biomass varieties and their ashes. Some clear associations and positive and negative correlations could be identified and accordingly an example of a ‘natural’ classification system based on chemical composition was developped. This type of classification system could find practical applications in advanced processing of biomass in bio-refineries (design of biomass mixtures with desired properties) or in co-processing of biomass with coal (e.g. in combustion and gasification).
Keywords:
biomass, certification, chemical composition, quality standards, sustainability, trade
Topic:
Processes for Fuels from Biomass
Subtopic:
Production and supply of solid biofuels
Event:
19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
VP3.1.23
Pages:
1977 - 1979
ISBN-13:
978-88-89407-55-4
ISBN-10:
88-89407-55-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/19thEUBCE2011-VP3.1.23
Price:
FREE
