Optimizing Solar–Biomass Pyrolysis: Innovations in Reactor Design and Thermal–Solar System Efficiency

Fahim Ullah, Kamran Hasrat, Mao Mu, Shuang Wang () and Sunel Kumar ()
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Fahim Ullah: School of Energy and Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
Kamran Hasrat: Optoelectronics Research Centre, School of Science, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China
Mao Mu: School of Energy and Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
Shuang Wang: School of Energy and Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
Sunel Kumar: School of Energy and Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 10, 1-30

Abstract: To promote renewable energy sources, we focus on optimizing the design of solar–biomass pyrolysis systems. This study suggests the best reactor orientation that creates effective thermal–solar systems for pyrolysis. Solar–biomass pyrolysis uses solar energy to create valuable products like syngas, tar, and char from biomass. This process promotes energy sustainability. We analyze different solar reactors based on their design, operation, heat transfer rate, efficiency, residence time for biomass retention inside the reactor, and biomass conversion efficiency. A thorough analysis of the existing technologies helps to pinpoint the difficulties and most recent developments in the sector, making decision making more manageable and providing information on the viability and sustainability of biomass conversion technologies.

Keywords: solar–biomass pyrolysis; thermal–solar system design; reactor orientation; heat transfer efficiency; solar concentrators; reactor configuration (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: 2025
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