With development and urbanization happening all over the world, the amount of consumption of fuel has increased considerably. Natural resources are scarce and thereby finding new substitutes has become a necessity. The emission of green house gases has resulted in global warming, which has led human beings to find new techniques to support the use of bio fuels or pyrolysis fuel. During the utilization of pyrolysis fuels, a certain amount of carbon dioxide is emitted. This is safe enough for the plants to consume.
Bio fuels are generated when the bio mass undergoes thermal decomposition in an oxygen free vessel. During the pyrolysis process, bio oil, gas and char are generated in certain proportions based on the system used for pyrolysis.
Among all the products from pyrolysis, bio oil is considered to be the versatile one. Bio oil can be used in industries, which can replace industrial diesel. It is used as a fuel in thermic fluid heaters, furnaces, boilers etc. Further research and development is in progress for the application of pyrolysis oil in automotives.
Bio char is a product generated from the pyrolysis process. It can be used to increase the productivity of soil. Char has an important role to play in the ecosystem. Certain studies conducted on char shows that it supports the growth of micro organisms in soil, which is essential for the soil to retain nutrients. Bio char has got the capacity to absorb and release nutrients needed for plants over time. This specific feature of bio char also helps in preventing soil erosion. Studies have been undertaken on that topic to channelize this particular characteristic of bio char in an effective way.
The most important point to be noted is the quality of bio char used in soil. The quality depends upon the type of feedstock and the mode used in the pyrolysis process, as some methods continuously deliver poor quality bio char, which has an adverse effect.
Bio char is a powerful tool to combat atmospheric changes. Once the char is incorporated into the soil, it remains in the same state for years, which results in less carbon dioxide emission into the air. The aim should be to maintain the production of bio char.
Technology applied in pyrolysis fuel systems
The pyrolysis fuel system is based on set of technological applications which convert plastic, tire and other biomass to productive fuel. All manufacturers use certain common types of equipment. Some features of the equipment used in the pyrolysis process include low maintenance cost, efficiency, no cleaning requirements, fully automated process, etc. The commonly used pyrolysis fuel systems are as follows.
Plastic preheating and feeding system.
Condensing preheating system.
System to exchange fuel oil heat.
Pyrolysis reactor system.
Systems to control electronics.
Systems for piping.
Fractionation condensing and precipitation system.
Systems for fractionation.
Bracket, platform systems.
Systems to support environmental activities.
All international environmental protection standards for the emission of gases need to be followed. The bio gas from the pyrolysis process can be used to generate electric power from internal combustion engines. It can also be used for drying in hot blast or boiler furnaces. The gas can even be collected to tanks like dust collection and can be transported to various generators to produce power.
Certain specifications and standards are required for pyrolysis fuel systems. Intelligent integration of the process will extend their commercial value. The quality cannot be compromised. Proper solutions need to be identified regarding transportation and storage of pyrolysis fuels. The establishment of markets based on pyrolysis fuel systems requires urgent attention. The unique and substantial qualities of pyrolysis fuels should be identified and a major thrust for the development to provide advance technological support is essential. Valuable byproducts from the process should also be recovered and utilized.
Bio fuels are generated when the bio mass undergoes thermal decomposition in an oxygen free vessel. During the pyrolysis process, bio oil, gas and char are generated in certain proportions based on the system used for pyrolysis.
Among all the products from pyrolysis, bio oil is considered to be the versatile one. Bio oil can be used in industries, which can replace industrial diesel. It is used as a fuel in thermic fluid heaters, furnaces, boilers etc. Further research and development is in progress for the application of pyrolysis oil in automotives.
Bio char is a product generated from the pyrolysis process. It can be used to increase the productivity of soil. Char has an important role to play in the ecosystem. Certain studies conducted on char shows that it supports the growth of micro organisms in soil, which is essential for the soil to retain nutrients. Bio char has got the capacity to absorb and release nutrients needed for plants over time. This specific feature of bio char also helps in preventing soil erosion. Studies have been undertaken on that topic to channelize this particular characteristic of bio char in an effective way.
The most important point to be noted is the quality of bio char used in soil. The quality depends upon the type of feedstock and the mode used in the pyrolysis process, as some methods continuously deliver poor quality bio char, which has an adverse effect.
Bio char is a powerful tool to combat atmospheric changes. Once the char is incorporated into the soil, it remains in the same state for years, which results in less carbon dioxide emission into the air. The aim should be to maintain the production of bio char.
Technology applied in pyrolysis fuel systems
The pyrolysis fuel system is based on set of technological applications which convert plastic, tire and other biomass to productive fuel. All manufacturers use certain common types of equipment. Some features of the equipment used in the pyrolysis process include low maintenance cost, efficiency, no cleaning requirements, fully automated process, etc. The commonly used pyrolysis fuel systems are as follows.
Plastic preheating and feeding system.
Condensing preheating system.
System to exchange fuel oil heat.
Pyrolysis reactor system.
Systems to control electronics.
Systems for piping.
Fractionation condensing and precipitation system.
Systems for fractionation.
Bracket, platform systems.
Systems to support environmental activities.
All international environmental protection standards for the emission of gases need to be followed. The bio gas from the pyrolysis process can be used to generate electric power from internal combustion engines. It can also be used for drying in hot blast or boiler furnaces. The gas can even be collected to tanks like dust collection and can be transported to various generators to produce power.
Certain specifications and standards are required for pyrolysis fuel systems. Intelligent integration of the process will extend their commercial value. The quality cannot be compromised. Proper solutions need to be identified regarding transportation and storage of pyrolysis fuels. The establishment of markets based on pyrolysis fuel systems requires urgent attention. The unique and substantial qualities of pyrolysis fuels should be identified and a major thrust for the development to provide advance technological support is essential. Valuable byproducts from the process should also be recovered and utilized.