Energy efficient liquefaction of biomaterials by thermolysis

Details Energy efficient liquefaction of biomaterials by thermolysis Energy efficient liquefaction of biomaterials by thermolysis

1996-09-11

1998-12-29

Cain, Edward J.

Distillation: processes, thermolytic

With comminuting

201 8, 201 25, 201 31, 201 36, C10B 4910

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058535489

ABSTRACT:
A thermolysis process for the production of volatiles for an external combustor or liquefaction of biomass solids in which specific and previously unrecognized conditions are employed. The thermolysis is carried out in a single fluidized bed of inert material operating at near atmospheric pressure, relatively low temperature, long solids and gas residence times and moderate heating rates. The distribution of the thermolysis products among, solid (char) and gases under these conditions is unique. The product effluent can be either quenched to produce a high liquid yield in addition to a low char yield or the volatile effluent can be used in either the same combustor or a second combustor to produce heat energy a particularly high efficiency system. In using a quencher, the quenched liquid is of similar composition to those obtained by so called fast pyrolysis processes of the prior art. The specified conditions are such as to allow production of liquids in high yields in an energy efficient manner. The low severity of the conditions in comparison with previous approaches allows simplified process design and scale-up leading to lower capital and operating costs as well as easier control.

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