Paper details

Title:

Variation in Chemical Composition and Certification of Biomass

Author(s):

Andersen, L.K., Morgan, T.J., Vassilev, S.V., Boulamanti, A.K., Giuntoli, J., Adanouj, I., Dean, C., Fennell, P., Vassileva, C.G., Baxter, D.

Document(s):

Abstract:

Chemical composition data are being collected for different biomass varieties to investigate the variation in composition. This variation could be important when formulating new standards for biomass quality and certification e.g. for new applications as feedstock in bio­refineries. It is also investigated how this variation can be used in certification of origin and sustainable production of the biomass. The work includes a critical review of literature data combined with experimental studies to determine the chemical composition of biomass varieties and their ashes. Finally, X­ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy on pressed biomass pellets is investigated as a fast analysis technique to quantify enrionmentally problematic and ash­forming elements in a production facility or in the biomass trade market. Some preliminary results are reported here.

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:

VP3.1.10

Pages:

1958 - 1961

ISBN-13:

978-88-89407-55-4

ISBN-10:

88-89407-55-7

Paper DOI:

10.5071/19thEUBCE2011-VP3.1.10

Price:

FREE