Biomass Gasification, Pyrolysis and Torrefaction Practical Design and Theory. Third Edition

Termoconversión de biomasa

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Though biomass conversion is being practiced for long the efforts for largescale industrial use of biomass is relatively new. A large body of peer-reviewed literature on biomass gasification, pyrolysis, and torrefaction is available; some recent books on energy also include brief discussions on these topics. For example, the previous edition (Biomass Gasification and Pyrolysis) of this book along with its Chinese, Italian, and Persian versions presents a good treatment of these topics. The technologies of biomass conversion are evolving rapidly and new information is generated at accelerated pace. For this reason, the previous edition of this book was revised and expanded with new chapters on Syn gas cleaning to develop the present monograph. Engineers, scientists, and operating personnel of biomass gasification, pyrolysis, or torrefaction plants clearly need such information from a single easy-toaccess source. Better comprehension of the basics of biomass conversion could help an operator understand the workings of such plants, a design engineer to size the conversion reactors, and a planner to evaluate different conversion options. The present book was written to fill this important need. It attempts to mold available research results in an easy-to-use design methodology whenever possible. Additionally, it brings into focus new advanced processes, such as supercritical water gasification and torrefaction of biomass. This book comprises 14 chapters and 3 appendices, which include several tables that could be useful for the design of biomass conversion units and their components. Chapter 1 introduces readers to the art of different forms of biomass conversion and its present state of art. It also discusses the motivations for such conversion in the context of current energy scenario around the world. A brief introduction to economic issues around biomass utilization is available in Chapter 2. The properties of biomass, especially those relevant to gasification, torrefaction, and pyrolysis of biomass are included in Chapter 3. This chapter also elaborates the potential of biochar for carbon sequestration. Chapter 4 discusses the principles of biomass carbonization with specific emphasis on torrefaction. It also includes a simple method for designing a torrefaction plant. The basics of pyrolysis are included in Chapter 5 that discusses in some details on biochar, a new option for carbon sequestration and soil remediation.

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