biofuel processing Articles
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Biofuel Process Analysis case study
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DOE Extends Biofuel And Bioproduct Facilities Request For Information Deadline
DOE's Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has announced the extension of the response deadline for a request for information (RFI) about public and private sector capabilities in pilot scale verification of biofuels and bioproducts processes. The RFI, originally posted on February 12, 2016, with a due date of March 4, 2016, requests information on facilities that have the "capability to perform ...
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ACORE releases white paper questioning EPA RFS
On May 18, 2015, the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) issued a white paper arguing that "Co-location Requirements under the RFS Impede Advanced Biofuels Development." The paper was sent to EPA. It requests that EPA clarify its definition of feedstock material under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) so that biofuels producers that pre-process their feedstocks away from final ...
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Uniforet Mill, Quebec, Canada
Biomass Drying For Bioenergy A DRY-REX low temperature biomass drying system was installed at a Uniforet pulp and paper mill in Quebec to dry sludge produced during the paper making process into a high efficiency biofuel. Prior to the DRY-REX project, the mill was spending millions of dollars to treat and landfill the sludge as waste. The DRY-REX system processed 200 wet tons of sludge a day ...
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Development of decision support system to select the best fuel blend in IC engines to enhance the energy efficiency
This paper describes an application of hybrid MCDM technique for the selection of optimum blend in fish oil biodiesel among the six alternative fuel blends diesel, B20, B40, B60, B80 and B100 which is prepared by varying the amount of diesel with biodiesel. Brake thermal efficiency (BTE), exhaust gas temperature (EGT), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), smoke, hydrocarbon (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), ...
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Why You May Have To Invest In A Tyre To Oil Plant
If you utilize burnable fuel, made from organic materials, it is likely that this originated from a pyrolysis plant or machine. Pyrolysis references this process where biofuels can be done by making use of goods like plastic, rubber, and organic materials. When you have entry to rubber tyres in great abundance, you really should consider converting these to the fuel that you are currently already ...
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Influence of extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) produced by two different green unicellular algae on membrane filtration in an algae-based biofuel production process
In the present study, two strains of green algae named S1 and S2, categorized as the same species of Pseudo-coccomyxa ellipsoidea but showing 99% homology, were cultivated under the same conditions and filtrated with a microfiltration membrane. On the basis of the results of the extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) characteristics of these two green algae and the degree of fouling, the ...
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Anticipated Indirect Land Use Change Associated with Expanded Use of Biofuels and Bioliquids in the EU – An Analysis of the National Renewable Energy Action Plans
This study represents a first analysis and estimate of the effects of Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) associated with the increased use of conventional biofuels that EU Member States have planned for within their National Renewable Energy Action Plans (NREAPs). These documents specify how European governments plan to deliver their transport targets under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). 23 ...
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Fuel for Schools: A Biomass Success Story
On our blog, you have learned about different types of biofuel, the process for creating biofuel, and the global benefits of using biomass technology. Now it’s time to see all of this information put into practice. Different areas of the country have supported a program called Fuel for Schools, which encourages the use of renewable, local resources to provide heat to schools. Below ...
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Amit Kumar and Gregory Stephanopoulos on turning waste gases into biofuels
Research conducted by Kumar, along with a team led by Professor Greg Stephanopoulos, looks to the future of emissions reduction and recycling. Original story at MIT News One of the most promising ways to combat carbon emissions is to transform those emissions into something useful. Recently, Gregory Stephanopoulos, the Willard Henry Dow Professor in Chemical Engineering at MIT; postdoc Amit ...
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The Different Parts of a Continuous Pyrolysis Plant
Continuous pyrolysis plants can be a new technology that may be getting used to transform biomass into biofuels. This kind of plant has a number of parts that really work together to generate a sustainable and efficient alternative energy source. In this particular post, you'll discover the various parts of a continuous pyrolysis plant and the way they function. How Can a Continuous Pyrolysis ...
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Investment Advantages of Continuous Pyrolysis Plant
Introduction to Continuous Pyrolysis Plant Continuous Pyrolysis Plants stand as innovative systems utilizing thermal decomposition to convert various types of waste materials into valuable resources. These plants function by subjecting organic substances to high temperatures in an oxygen-limited environment, thereby decomposing them into useful end products such as oil, gas, and carbon black. ...
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A comparison of fast and slow pyrolysis liquids from mallee
An exploratory comparative study of the fast and slow pyrolysis of eucalyptus mallee has been carried out to explore the differences in liquid yields and characteristics. The study focused on the liquid products, which were fully characterised and good mass balance closures were achieved. The influence of temperature and heating rates on the slow pyrolysis of eucalyptus mallee was investigated, ...
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EPA issues draft GHG analysis for cottonseed oil feedstock in biofuels
EPA is inviting public comment on its analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the production and transport of cottonseed oil feedstock used in the production of biofuels. The Federal Register notice also provides an overview as to how EPA may apply its analysis in future determinations, as to whether biofuels from cottonseed oil will meet the criteria for renewable fuel under the ...
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Situation analysis on the biofuels industry case study
Camco conducted a study supported by WWF-Tanzania Programme Office aimed at analysing the impact of the biofuels industry, globally and with particular emphasis in Tanzania. The study examined the industry's existing and potential strengths, weakness and opportunities, as well as the threats it poses to the environment, biodiversity conservation, the agricultural economy and local communities. ...
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DOE Announces Funding for Bioenergy Research and Development Projects
On September 4, 2018, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its support for projects in Bioenergy Research and Development. The projects total about $80 million and address early-stage research and development in the hopes of achieving DOE’s goal of reducing biobased costs in fuels by 2022. Funding for these projects comes from four different programs: BioEnergy Engineering for ...
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Market Demand for Rice Husk Pellets is Increasing
Rice husk pellet is a kind of biomass material pellet. It is made of rice husk or rice hull, which is the outer layer of the paddy grain. Rice husk is with deficiencies of soft, light and low in caloricity. After pressed by the biofuel pellet mill, rice husk has become the high caloricity biofuel pellets -- rice husk pellets. Vietnam and Malaysia are famous for the planting of rice. Rice husk is ...
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Harmony of Green Energy: Unraveling the Mechanisms of Biomass Pyrolysis Plants
Foundations of Biomass Pyrolysis: Understanding the BasicsAt its core, a biomass pyrolysis plant, also called biochar production equipment is a thermal conversion facility designed to transmute biomass into valuable products through the process of pyrolysis. This method involves subjecting organic materials, such as wood, agricultural residues, or even municipal solid waste, to elevated ...
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Difference between Slow Pyrolsyis and Fast Pyrolysis That You Should Know
Slow pyrolysis and fast pyrolysis, often discussed in the context of pyrolysis plants, are two distinct thermal decomposition processes that play pivotal roles in the world of sustainable resource management. These processes harness the power of heat to transform various organic materials into valuable products, but they diverge in their mechanisms, products, and applications. Let's delve into ...
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The Way To Benefit From A Bamboo Charcoal Machine
Producing charcoal can be carried out by utilizing many different machines. One of the most common is pyrolysis machines that can convert rubber, plastic, and deciduous material into charcoal and other products. Bamboo is among the most widely used materials for construction in different parts of the world. The usage of bamboo is always going to cause waste elements during harvesting. ...
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