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An experimental and kinetic modeling study of glycerol pyrolysis

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  • Fantozzi, F.
  • Frassoldati, A.
  • Bartocci, P.
  • Cinti, G.
  • Quagliarini, F.
  • Bidini, G.
  • Ranzi, E.M.

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Pyrolysis of glycerol, a by-product of the biodiesel industry, is an important potential source of hydrogen. The obtained high calorific value gas can be used either as a fuel for combined heat and power (CHP) generation or as a transportation fuel (for example hydrogen to be used in fuel cells). Optimal process conditions can improve glycerol pyrolysis by increasing gas yield and hydrogen concentration. A detailed kinetic mechanism of glycerol pyrolysis, which involves 137 species and more than 4500 reactions, was drastically simplified and reduced to a new skeletal kinetic scheme of 44 species, involved in 452 reactions. An experimental campaign with a batch pyrolysis reactor was properly designed to further validate the original and the skeletal mechanisms. The comparisons between model predictions and experimental data strongly suggest the presence of a catalytic process promoting steam reforming of methane. High pyrolysis temperatures (750–800°C) improve process performances and non-condensable gas yields of 70%w can be achieved. Hydrogen mole fraction in pyrolysis gas is about 44–48%v. The skeletal mechanism developed can be easily used in Computational Fluid Dynamic software, reducing the simulation time.

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  • Fantozzi, F. & Frassoldati, A. & Bartocci, P. & Cinti, G. & Quagliarini, F. & Bidini, G. & Ranzi, E.M., 2016. "An experimental and kinetic modeling study of glycerol pyrolysis," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 184(C), pages 68-76.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:184:y:2016:i:c:p:68-76
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.10.018
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