Hydrotreating of bio-crude obtained from hydrothermal liquefaction of biopulp: effects of aqueous phase recirculation on the hydrotreated oil
Komeil Kohansal, Kamaldeep Sharma, Muhammad Salman Haider, Saqib Sohail Toor, Daniele Castello, Lasse Rosendahl, Joscha Zimmermann, Thomas Helmer Pedersen
Abstract
Aqueous phase recirculation increased the bio-crude yield and energy recovery along with promoting the production of N-heterocyclic compounds that lead to harsher required hydrotreating conditions.
Topics & Concepts
Hydrothermal liquefactionHydrodesulfurizationLiquefactionAqueous solutionAqueous two-phase systemPetroleumYield (engineering)Hydrothermal circulationCrude oilPhase (matter)ChemistryChemical engineeringPulp and paper industryPetroleum engineeringCatalysisOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceGeologyMetallurgyEngineeringCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesThermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesBiodiesel Production and Applications