Energy optimization of bio-oil production from biomass by fast pyrolysis using microwaves
Lilivet Ubiera, Isabelle Polaert, Michel Delmotte, Lokmane Abdelouahed, Bechara Taouk
Abstract
Microwave fast pyrolysis leads to higher bio-oil production for flax shives than other biomass. An high heating rate and an optimum energy input are required for maximum bio-oil production. Gas and oil composition is stable with operating conditions.
Topics & Concepts
PyrolysisBiomass (ecology)Production (economics)Environmental scienceOil productionMicrowaveProduction ratePulp and paper industryFossil fuelWaste managementProcess engineeringPetroleum engineeringEngineeringAgronomyTelecommunicationsMacroeconomicsEconomicsBiologyThermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesCatalysis for Biomass Conversion