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Fast oxidative pyrolysis of eucalyptus wood residues to replace fossil oil in pulp industry

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  • Mendoza-Martinez, Clara
  • Sermyagina, Ekaterina
  • Saari, Jussi
  • Ramos, Vinicius Faria
  • Vakkilainen, Esa
  • Cardoso, Marcelo
  • Alves Rocha, Elém Patrícia

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This study evaluates the potential of the oxidative fast pyrolysis (OFP) of eucalyptus wood residues (EWR) for producing bio-oil to replace fossil fuels in the lime kilns of the pulp industry. OFP is an alternative to inert-atmosphere fast pyrolysis where separate heat addition stage is not required. OFP was studied by characterizing the fuel using proximate and elemental chemical analyses, thermogravimetric analysis and heating value. Then, OFP experiments in a pilot-scale autothermal fluidized reactor were done with EWR. Pyrolysis products were gases, bio-char and bio-oil (heavy and light). The gases were burnt, and the energy used for heating the fluidization air. Heavy bio-oil energy yield of 30% and 21.4 MJ kg−1 lower heating value indicate good potential for fuel applications. The results were used to model and evaluate industrial-scale cases. Integration with the pulp mill recovery boiler and steam cycle allows easy recovery of the considerable waste heat from the process itself, as well as the combustion of solid and gaseous residues. Economic analysis indicates profitability for OFP of fine EWRs from the mill. A higher net present value, but longer payback period, was obtained for a larger OFP plant using purchased feedstock. Stand-alone production was found unprofitable.

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  • Mendoza-Martinez, Clara & Sermyagina, Ekaterina & Saari, Jussi & Ramos, Vinicius Faria & Vakkilainen, Esa & Cardoso, Marcelo & Alves Rocha, Elém Patrícia, 2023. "Fast oxidative pyrolysis of eucalyptus wood residues to replace fossil oil in pulp industry," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 263(PE).
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:263:y:2023:i:pe:s0360544222029620
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2022.126076
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