Gasification of non-woody biomass: a literature review
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Article Title | Gasification of non-woody biomass: a literature review |
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ERA Journal ID | 4066 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Widjaya, Elita R. (Author), Chen, Guangnan (Author), Bowtell, Les (Author) and Hills, Catherine (Author) |
Journal Title | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews |
Journal Citation | 89, pp. 184-193 |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2018 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1364-0321 |
1879-0690 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2018.03.023 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032118301138 |
Abstract | Non-woody biomass, having a lower lignin content than woody materials, is a common waste material found in agricultural processing plants and fields. Non-woody biomass is often bulky and has a comparatively low energy content. However, non-woody materials sourced from agricultural waste are abundant and cheap. Experimental studies into gasification of non-woody biomass have been conducted by various researchers. This paper reviews feedstock characteristics, pre-treatments, gasification methods, and future directions of this technology. Due to the heterogeneous nature of non-woody biomass, it is critical to apply suitable pre-treatments prior to gasification. Combining non-woody biomass with a small percentage of high grade carbon sourced from biochar or coal into fuel pellets for co-gasification has the potential to improve fuel quality. Synergistic effects of non-woody biomass-coal/charcoal co-gasification can also reduce tar formation and increase the occurrence of mineral based catalytic reactions. Factors influencing these effects are often complex and require further investigation. 15–20% of the energy content of fuel pellets may be needed to power the biomass pre-treatment process. The gasification of pelletised non-woody waste provides an attractive alternative fuel source to achieve agricultural energy self-sufficiency and off-grid operation. |
Keywords | non-woody; biomass; densification; gasification; co-gasification |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 409901. Agricultural engineering |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Civil Engineering and Surveying |
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences | |
School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4q0y/gasification-of-non-woody-biomass-a-literature-review
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