Thermal Processing Technologies for Biomass Conversion to Green Heat, Fuel and Power
Abstract
Biomass is now accepted as having the potential to provide a major part of the projected renewable energy provisions of the future. There are three main routes to providing these bio-fuels, such as biological conversion, physical conversion, and thermal conversion. The pyrolysis of biomass is a promising route for the production of solid (charcoal), liquid (tar and other organics), and gaseous products. These products are of interest as they are possible alternate sources of fuels and chemicals. In the experimental study, fast pyrolysis of hazelnut cupula was investigated in a fixed-bed reactor under various conditions. Hazelnut cupula, an agricultural by-product, was selected as raw material for pyrolysis experiments. On the other hand, pyrolysis yields and conversion efficiencies depended mainly on pyrolysis temperatures. 600 °C was the most suitable temperature for decomposition of the hazelnut cupula to reach maximum oil yield.
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