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Energy & Fuels
T. Schneider, J. Moffitt, N. Volz, D. Mueller, J. Karl
Summary: Small-scale solutions for using solid biomass fuels with fluidized beds face challenges such as agglomeration, incomplete burnout, and low efficiencies. This study investigates the use of ilmenite as an oxygen carrier in a small-scale bubbling fluidized bed boiler and finds that it significantly reduces carbon monoxide emissions and addresses agglomeration and slagging issues. Ilmenite particles interact with ash compounds, improving combustion conditions.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Birgitta Narindri Rara Winayu, Chun-Ta Li, Hsin Chu
Summary: Calcined ilmenite was used as an oxygen carrier in chemical looping combustion (CLC) and achieved high conversion rates. Increasing syngas concentration, operating temperature, and superficial velocity improved the reaction rate and oxygen carrier utilization, but the application of CO and CH4 caused carbon deposition and surface blocking. High redox cycles had a negative effect on the performance of the oxygen carrier.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Dennis Y. Lu, Yewen Tan, Marc A. Duchesne, David McCalden
Summary: Biomass, a complex fuel containing organic and inorganic matter, can cause ash-related problems in combustion systems. This study focuses on estimating the potential for potassium absorption by bed materials in high-potassium biomass fuel combustion. Experiments were conducted to examine the effects of various factors on potassium capture. The results show that temperature and potassium salt type have a significant impact on potassium capture, while the gas atmosphere has a less notable effect.
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Engineering, Chemical
Junyu Lu, Jinshuo Yang, Jinpeng Qiao
Summary: This study investigates the electrostatic suppression effects of carbon fiber, carbon fiber powder, and their hybrids in a fluidized bed. The results indicate that these additives have significant electrostatic inhibition effects, although they also have limitations. Carbon fiber is effective at high air velocities, while carbon fiber powder works well at low gas velocities. Turbulence, however, dilutes the effectiveness of carbon fiber powder. The proposed carbon fiber (powder) composite shows potential as an effective electrostatic suppressor.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Witold Zukowski, Dawid Jankowski, Jerzy Baron, Jan Wrona
Summary: The study compared the combustion of selected artificial polymers and biomasses in a fluidized bed reactor, finding similar combustion times for packaging and construction materials, but longer times for polyvinyl chloride and polyamide. The combustion time of biomass particles depended on mass rather than type. The presence of radicals from liquefied petroleum gas combustion influenced carbon chain fragmentation, shortening polymer combustion times compared to tests without gaseous supporting fuel.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Tanja Schneider, Dominik Mueller, Juergen Karl
Summary: This research investigates the influence of the oxygen carrier ilmenite on solid biomass conversion in fluidized bed combustion. The experiments show that ilmenite enhances the in-bed CO2 yield during methane combustion. Solid-solid reactions with ilmenite are negligible, while heterogeneous gas-solid reactions decrease the O-2 partial pressure and limit the char conversion rate. The oxygen buffering effect of ilmenite is mitigated due to high local oxygen demand and limited pellet distribution. Continuous operation in a BFB confirms higher in-bed fuel conversion, lower CO emissions, and less fluctuation in the flue gas during inhomogeneous fuel supply.
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Energy & Fuels
Pavel Skopec, Jan Hrdlicka, Matej Vodicka
Summary: The research results show that significantly higher SO2 capture efficiency can be achieved in oxyfuel conditions compared to air conditions. There are fundamental differences in SO2 capture between air and oxyfuel conditions in real combustion environments. The performance of the sorbent is important mainly at lower Ca/S molar ratios, and the difference in SO2 capture between sorbents decreases with increasing Ca/S ratio.
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Energy & Fuels
Jingchun Yan, Tianxu Shen, Peng Wang, Xianglei Yin, Xiao Zhu, Shouxi Jiang, Laihong Shen
Summary: An innovative fluidized bed thermogravimetric analyzer was designed to study the performance of oxygen carriers in chemical looping combustion processes, revealing that high-grade manganese ore with less silicon content is more suitable for industrial CLC pilots.
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Energy & Fuels
Ratnakumar V. Kappagantula, Gordon D. Ingram, Hari B. Vuthaluru
Summary: Chemical Looping Combustion technologies have the ability to capture carbon dioxide and are modeled using a specialized Fluidized Bed Reactor block in Aspen Plus. Sensitivity studies showed that solid volume fraction decreases with bed height and superficial velocity, while the height to diameter ratio of the fluidized bed is an important variable in reactor design.
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Engineering, Chemical
Weijie Yin, Shuai Wang, Rushan Bie
Summary: In this study, a bubble structure-dependent (BSD) model is implemented to consider the bubble effect in a fluidized bed, where the kinetic theory of rough sphere (KTRS) is incorporated to describe the particle collision effect. The frictional contribution at a high solid concertation is taken into account, where the random fluctuation is introduced in the frictional stress to incorporate the mesoscale effect in the frictional regime. Mesoscale effects on frictional solid stress are analyzed. The results demonstrate that the mesoscale effect in the frictional regime leads to a more intensive fluctuation of the stress. In addition, the effects of particle roughness on frictional solid stress and mesoscale parameters are also discussed.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Francisco Regis Machado Nascimento, Aldemar Martinez Gonzalez, Electo Eduardo Silva Lora, Albert Ratner, Jose Carlos Escobar Palacio, Rafaela Reinaldo
Summary: Thermochemical conversion through gasification is an important technology for energy recovery from solid fuel, with higher conversion efficiency than combustion and pyrolysis. The most common technologies for this conversion involve fluidized bed or bubbling fluidized bed systems, operating at isothermal temperatures to promote chemical reactions and gas-solid contact. High gasification temperatures improve carbon conversion efficiency but may increase the risk of bed agglomeration, especially with alkali-rich biomasses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Rei-Yu Chein, Wei-Feng Tseng, Keng-Tung Wu
Summary: Chemical-looping combustion (CLC) is a promising technique for capturing carbon dioxide efficiently and economically. This study uses numerical simulation to compare the performance of conventional bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) fuel reactor and internal circulation bubbling fluidized bed reactor (ICBFB). The results show that the use of ICBFB can enhance the reduction reaction by increasing particle circulation and improving mixing and contact time between fuel and oxygen carrier.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
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Engineering, Chemical
C. J. McIntyre, R. W. Hughes, A. Macchi, P. Mehrani
Summary: The hydrodynamics of ilmenite particles in a high pressure cylindrical fluidized bed were modeled using the multiphase particle-in-cell approach. The model was validated against experimental data and showed good agreement for the minimum fluidization velocity at a close pack factor of 0.58. The model accurately represented the trends in bed expansion with fluidization ratio and pressure, but consistently underestimated the values. Bubble size distribution was also predicted by the model, with some deviation from experimental results. The importance of this study lies in its contribution to understanding the hydrodynamics of ilmenite particles in fluidized bed reactors.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Pietro Bartocci, Alberto Abad, Arturo Cabello Flores, Margarita de las Obras Loscertales
Summary: To address the scale-up challenges of Chemical Looping Processes, the development of efficient and affordable oxygen carriers is crucial. Ilmenite, an ore-derived oxygen carrier, has been identified as an abundant and low-cost option. This paper provides insights into its preparation, reactivity, and performance compared to other carriers, along with its thermodynamic properties and kinetics. The paper also explores its compatibility with various fuels (solid, liquid, gaseous, including biofuels) and discusses important considerations such as cost, environmental sustainability, oxygen transport capacity, as well as issues related to fluidized bed reactors, such as agglomeration and attrition behavior. Furthermore, the paper investigates the interaction between ilmenite and fuels, including the impact of impurities and coke deposition on the gasification rate of solid fuels.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qi Hong, Peng Wang, Ziying Chen, Zhen Huang, Laihong Shen, Tao Song
Summary: Red mud shows low reactivity with methane and better reactivity with biomass char. It exhibits stable reactivity during oxygen carrier cycles, but tends to agglomerate during methane fluidized bed experiments.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Nasrin Nemati, Reza Zarghami, Navid Mostoufi
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(2016)
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Engineering, Chemical
Nasrin Nemati, Pontus Andersson, Viktor Stenberg, Magnus Ryden
Summary: The study investigated the effects of different packings on heat transfer coefficient, pressure drop, and vertical segregation in a bubbling fluidized bed reactor. It was found that certain packings can enhance heat transfer efficiency, and reduce pressure drop and vertical segregation in the bed layer.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nasrin Nemati, Yukari Tsuji, Tobias Mattisson, Magnus Ryden
Summary: This study investigated the conversion of gaseous fuels during chemical looping combustion (CLC) in a packed fluidized reactor. The use of packings was found to improve the fuel conversion by enhancing gas-solid mass transfer, mainly due to the reduced bubble size. The results were consistent for different fuels, packings, and bed heights.
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Energy & Fuels
Nasrin Nemati, Pablo Filiu Moreno, Magnus Ryden
Summary: This study investigates the impact of Aluminum Silicate Balls (ASB) random packing on solid flux in packed-fluidized beds. The interaction of different packing and bed particle sizes, as well as superficial gas velocity, was studied. Experiments were conducted in a cylindrical cold-flow reactor using silica sand as bed material. The results showed that large particle and packing sizes, as well as low gas velocity, resulted in high solid flux.
Correction
Chemistry, Applied
Jia Liu, Juntong Dong, Xiaodan Li, Teng Xu, Zhenguo Li, Jeffrey Dankwa Ampah, Mubasher Ikram, Shihai Zhang, Chao Jin, Zhenlong Geng, Tianyun Sun, Haifeng Liu
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Seba Alareeqi, Daniel Bahamon, Kyriaki Polychronopoulou, Lourdes F. Vega
Summary: This study explores the potential application of single-atom-alloy (SAA) catalysts in bio-oils hydrodeoxygenation refining using density functional theory (DFT) and microkinetic modeling. It establishes the relationships between stability, adsorptive properties, and activity structures for bio-oil derivatives, providing guidance for the synthesis of cost-effective SAA combinations.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Bin Hu, Wen -Ming Zhang, Xue-Wen Guo, Ji Liu, Xiao Yang, Qiang Lu
Summary: This study explored the pyrolysis behaviors and mechanisms of different monosaccharides, including arabinose, galactose, galacturonic acid, and glucuronic acid. The roles of structural differences in these monosaccharides were analyzed, and it was found that glucuronic acid undergoes a special C-C bond breaking reaction during pyrolysis. The findings provide a deep understanding of the pyrolysis chemistry of hemicellulose and the role of different branches.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Youwei Zhi, Donghai Xu, Guanyu Jiang, Wanpeng Yang, Zhilin Chen, Peigao Duan, Jie Zhang
Summary: Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is an effective method for the harmless disposal of municipal sludge (MS) and offers potential applications for the obtained products. Optimizing reaction conditions, coupling with other waste materials, and combining different processes can improve the performance of HTC. Furthermore, HTC contributes to energy recovery and enhances the quality of life cycle assessment.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jia Wang, Jianchun Jiang, Dongxian Li, Xianzhi Meng, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: This study presents a scalable process for converting holocellulose and cellulosic wastes into advanced oxygen-containing biofuels with high furan, cyclic ketone, and ethanol content. By combining hydropyrolysis and vapor-phase hydrodeoxygenation using Pd/Al2O3 as a catalyst, the researchers achieved high yields and conversions. The integrated process holds great promise for biomass waste conversion into advanced biofuels.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Florian Held, Jannis Reusch, Steffen Salenbauch, Christian Hasse
Summary: The accurate prediction and assessment of soot emissions in internal combustion engines are crucial for the development of sustainable powertrains. This study presents a detailed quadrature-based method of moments (QMOM) soot model coupled with a state-of-the-art flow solver for the simulation of gasoline engines. The model accurately describes the entire cause-and-effect chain of soot formation, growth and oxidation. Experimental validation and engine cycle simulations are used to identify the root cause of observed soot formation hotspots.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2024)