Characteristic Properties of Alternative Biomass Fuels

Martin Lisý, Hana Lisá, David Jecha, Marek Baláš and Peter Križan
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Martin Lisý: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, 60190 Brno, Czech Republic
Hana Lisá: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, 60190 Brno, Czech Republic
David Jecha: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, 60190 Brno, Czech Republic
Marek Baláš: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, 60190 Brno, Czech Republic
Peter Križan: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, 811 07 Bratislava, Slovakia

Energies, 2020, vol. 13, issue 6, 1-17

Abstract: Biomass is one of the most promising renewable energy sources because it enables energy accumulation and controlled production. With this, however, the demand for biofuels grows and thus there is an effort to expand their portfolio. Nevertheless, to use a broader range of biofuels, it is necessary to know their fuel properties, such as coarse and elemental analysis, or lower heating value. This paper presents the results of testing the fuel properties of several new, potentially usable biofuels, such as quinoa, camelina, crambe, and safflower, which are compared with some traditional biofuels (wood, straw, sorrel, hay). Moreover, the results of the determination of water content, ash, and volatile combustible content of these fuels are included, along with the results of the elemental analysis and the determination of higher and lower heating values. Based on these properties, it is possible to implement designs of combustion plants of different outputs for these fuels.

Keywords: biomass analysis; alternative biofuels; emissions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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