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1 online resource (xiii, 209 pages) |
| Contents |
Front Cover; Theoretical and Applied Aspects of Biomass Torrefaction: For Biofuels and Value-Added Products; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Biographies of Authors; Acknowledgments; Chapter One: Introduction to Thermochemical Conversion Processes; 1.1. Motivation-A Need for Sustainable Energy and Products; 1.2. Biobased Energy and Products; 1.3. Conversion Pathways; 1.4. Classifying Thermochemical Conversion Pathways; 1.4.1. Combustion; 1.4.2. Gasification; 1.4.3. Pyrolysis; 1.4.4. Torrefaction; 1.5. History of Torrefaction; 1.6. Units; 1.7. Intent of This Book; End of Chapter Questions |
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3.1. Temperature and Residence Time's Implications on Torrefaction3.1.1. Mass and Energy Yield; 3.1.2. Thermal Degradation Behavior of Lignocellulosic Feedstocks; Degree of Torrefaction; 3.2. Chemical Reactions; 3.2.1. Reaction Mechanisms and Kinetics; 3.2.2. Product Distribution and Composition; 3.2.3. Effects of Process Parameters; 3.3. Torrefaction Model; 3.3.1. Reaction Mechanisms and Kinetics; Volatile Decomposition; 3.4. Properties of Torrefied Biomass; 3.4.1. Pelletization and Grindability; 3.4.2. Energy Content; 3.4.3. Elemental Analysis; 3.4.4. Proximate Analysis; References |
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Chapter Four: Design Practices for Torrefaction Systems4.1. Grinding and Drying Systems; 4.2. Reactor Designs; 4.2.1. Batch System; 4.2.2. Continuous Flow System; 4.3. Energy Capture and Reclamation; 4.3.1. Heat Recovery System; 4.3.2. Torr-Gas Capture and Utilization; 4.4. Post-Processing of Torrefied Products; 4.5. Examples of Torrefaction Systems; End of Chapter Questions; References; Further Reading; Chapter Five: Techno-Economic Considerations of Torrefaction; 5.1. Markets for Torrefied Products; 5.2. Adding Value to Biomass; 5.2.1. Torrefied Biomass; 5.2.2. Torr-Gas; 5.3. Hydrophobicity |
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5.4. Additional Value-Added Bioproducts5.5. System Economics/Calculating the Overall Rate of Return; Process Overview; System Energy Requirements; Heat Recovery; Torr-Gas Energy Recovery; 5.5.1. Techno-Economic Parameters; Capital Investment; Harvest and Logistics; Operating and Maintenance; 5.5.2. Rate of Return; 5.6. Techno-Economic Examples of Torrefaction Systems; 5.6.1. Example 1: Torrefaction System With Heat Recovery and Torr-Gas Reclamation; 5.6.2. Example 2: Impact of Energy Recovery on a Torrefaction System; 5.6.3. Example 3: Economic Aspects of Torrefaction Systems; Example 3a |
| Summary |
Annotation Theoretical and Applied Aspects of Biomass Torrefaction: For Biofuels and Value-Added Products presents a firm foundation of torrefaction technologies and their economic and sustainability aspects. It offers a theoretical background in the underlying principles of torrefaction reactions, including thermodynamics, chemical reactions, process modeling, end-products, and value-added products such as biochar and torr-gas. It also provides an overview of best practices in torrefaction systems, reactor design and scale-up, and compares torrefaction with other thermochemical processing technologies. The authors discuss feedstock availability for a variety of biomass types, such as agricultural residues, woody residues, energy crops and municipal solid waste. They also examine logistics and markets for torrefied products, which includes their use in co-firing and combined heat and power generation, as well as emissions and other environmental aspects. This balanced and thorough approach to the subject matter makes this an excellent resource for engineers, researchers, and graduate students in the field of biomass conversion, especially with background in energy engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, biological engineering, and agriculture. Offers a comprehensive overview of torrefaction, balancing theoretical and applied perspectives of torrefaction technologies from a holistic perspectiveExamines economic and sustainability aspects, including logistics, markets, feedstock, and emissionsPresents a variety of relevant, real-world examples that underscore the production and utilization of torrefied materialOffers a balanced and thorough approach to the subject, making it an excellent resource for engineers, researchers, and graduate students in the field of biomass conversion |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Vendor-supplied metadata |
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Biomass conversion.
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Biomass -- Combustion.
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Biomass energy.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical.
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Biomass -- Combustion
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Biomass conversion
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Biomass energy
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Twedt, Michael, author
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Gerometta, Christina, author
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Almberg, Evan, author
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| LC no. |
2017275892 |
| ISBN |
9780128095171 |
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0128095172 |
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