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Biomass Torrefaction Models: 1. Volatile and Solid Product Evolution Kinetics

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Bates, Richard B.; Ghoniem, Ahmed F.
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Biomass Torrefaction: Modeling of Volatile and Solid Product Evolution Kinetics
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Abstract
The aim of this work is the development of a kinetics model for the evolution of the volatile and solid product composition during torrefaction conditions between 200 and 300 °C. Coupled to an existing two step solid mass loss kinetics mechanism, this model describes the volatile release kinetics in terms of a set of identifiable chemical components, permitting the solid product composition to be estimated by mass conservation. Results show that most of the volatiles released during the first stage include highly oxygenated species such as water, acetic acid, and carbon dioxide, while volatiles released during the second step are composed primarily of lactic acid, methanol, and acetic acid. This kinetics model will be used in the development of a model to describe reaction energy balance and heat release dynamics.
Date issued
2012-07
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/103941
Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
Journal
Bioresource Technology
Publisher
Elsevier
Citation
Bates, Richard B., and Ahmed F. Ghoniem. “Biomass Torrefaction: Modeling of Volatile and Solid Product Evolution Kinetics.” Bioresource Technology 124 (November 2012): 460–469.
Version: Author's final manuscript
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09608524

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