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Production Of Bio-Coal And Activated Carbon From Biomass, Diana C. Cruz Dec 2012

Production Of Bio-Coal And Activated Carbon From Biomass, Diana C. Cruz

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The slow pyrolysis of different biomasses (maple wood, birch bark, switch grass, coffee pulp and corn stalk) was studied with the aim to produce a solid pyrolysis product (bio-coal) with promising properties and potential for use in traditional fossil-coal applications. Batch pyrolysis experiments were conducted in a Mechanically Fluidized Reactor (MFR) at temperatures ranging from 143 to 665 oC, which includes the torrefaction temperature range (200-300 oC). The effects of temperature and holding time on bio-coal mass yields were determined. The bio-coals were characterized in detail and a highly-controlled study on bio-coal hygroscopicity is presented. Optimal conditions for …


An Experimental Analysis On Property And Structure Variations Of Agricultural, Wei-Hsin Chen Nov 2012

An Experimental Analysis On Property And Structure Variations Of Agricultural, Wei-Hsin Chen

Wei-Hsin Chen

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Torrefaction And Low Temperature Carbonization Of Oil Palm Fiber And Eucalyptus, Wei-Hsin Chen Oct 2012

Torrefaction And Low Temperature Carbonization Of Oil Palm Fiber And Eucalyptus, Wei-Hsin Chen

Wei-Hsin Chen

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Hydrothermal Carbonization Of Sugarcane Bagasse Via Wet Torrefaction, Wei-Hsin Chen Jul 2012

Hydrothermal Carbonization Of Sugarcane Bagasse Via Wet Torrefaction, Wei-Hsin Chen

Wei-Hsin Chen

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Torrefied Biomasses In A Drop Tube Furnace To Evaluate Their Utility, Wei-Hsin Chen Apr 2012

Torrefied Biomasses In A Drop Tube Furnace To Evaluate Their Utility, Wei-Hsin Chen

Wei-Hsin Chen

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