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Torrefied Pellets as Fuel for Two-Stage Technology of Biomass Conversion Into Synthesis Gas

Authors:
Victor Zaichenko
Valentin Kosov
Julia Kuzmina
Vladimir Lavrenov

Keywords: biomass conversion; torrefaction; pyrolysis; syngas

Abstract:
One of the most important properties of the torrefied pellets, along with high calorific value, is their hydrophobicity. Inability to absorb moisture and self-destruct under its influence determine possibility of using of pellets in the pyrolysis reactor. For the technology of two-stage thermal processing of biomass, developed at the Joint Institute for High Temperatures, the amount of synthesis gas which can be obtained from one kilogram of torrefied pellets is also important. A construction of the pilot torrefaction reactor powered by flue gas is shown. The results of experimental investigations of hydrophobicity of torrefied pellets produced by the reactor and quantity of synthesis gas which can be obtained by two-stage thermal processing of the pellets are presented. It is shown that torrefaction allows simplifying the process of conversion of pellets into synthesis gas without significant reduction in the volume of the gas.

Pages: 25 to 28

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2013

Publication date: March 24, 2013

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4154

ISBN: 978-1-61208-261-5

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Dates: from March 24, 2013 to March 29, 2013