Paper details

Title:

Torrefaction and Syntesis Gas Production

Author(s):

Kosov, V.V., Kosov, V.F., Sinelshchikov, V.A., Zaichenko, V.M.

Document(s):

Abstract:

The products of torrefaction are bio­char as the main product and condensable and non­condensable volatiles as a by­product. Non­condensable volatiles mainly consist of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide while the main liquid torrefaction products are acetic acid and water with smaller quantities of methanol, formic acid, lactic acid, and furfural. High­temperature conversion of the volatiles into synthesis gas is a way to increase the overall efficiency of torrefaction and a green solution for torrefaction technology. The results of experimental investigations of quantity of gases formed in high­temperature cracking of condensable and non­condensable volatiles formed during the torrefaction of straw, sunflower and rise husk at temperatures of 230°C, 250°C, 270°C are presented. It is shown that high­temperature conversion of the volatiles into synthesis gas is very effective method of utilization the torrefaction by­products.

Keywords:

green electricity market, renewable energies, syngas, torrefaction

Topic:

Processes for Fuels from Biomass

Subtopic:

Torrefaction of biomass

Event:

19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

Session:

VP3.2.7

Pages:

2011 - 2014

ISBN-13:

978-88-89407-55-4

ISBN-10:

88-89407-55-7

Paper DOI:

10.5071/19thEUBCE2011-VP3.2.7

Price:

FREE