Influence of temperature on biomass pyrolysis in a conical spouted bed reactor

M. Amutio, G. Lopez, M. Artetxe, G. Elordi, M. Olazar and J. Bilbao

Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 2012, vol. 59, issue C, 23-31

Abstract: Pinewood sawdust flash pyrolysis has been performed in continuous mode in a pilot plant provided with a conical spouted bed reactor, in the 400–600°C range. The influence of temperature on the pyrolysis yields and product properties has been studied. Product analysis has been carried out on-line by means of chromatographic methods. High liquid yields have been achieved, with the maximum bio-oil yield (75wt%) at 500°C. Gas yield is very low at low temperatures and this fraction is mainly composed of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and small amounts of methane, hydrogen and C2–C4 hydrocarbons. Bio-oil has been characterized and its major compounds are phenols, specifically guaiacols at low temperatures and catechols at high temperatures. At 600°C, there is an increase in light compounds due to the cracking reactions, but no aromatic compounds have been detected due to the low residence time of the volatiles in the reactor. The fuel properties of the bio-oil have been measured and the results indicate that it can be a potential substitute to conventional fuels, although its heating value should be improved by subjecting to further treatments. Char can be used as energy source or as active carbon. The char obtained at 600°C has a high surface area and is suitable for active carbon production.

Keywords: Biomass; Pyrolysis; Spouted bed reactor; Bio-oil; Pine sawdust (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2011.04.002

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