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What is Advanced Pyrolysis? (4 Key Points Explained)

Advanced pyrolysis, especially fast pyrolysis, is a complex thermochemical process used to transform organic materials into biofuels, mainly bio-oil, and other by-products. This process is defined by high heating and heat transfer rates, precise temperature control, and quick cooling of the products. The secret to fast pyrolysis is keeping a very short residence time at the pyrolysis temperature, usually less than one second.

4 Key Points Explained

What is Advanced Pyrolysis? (4 Key Points Explained)

1. High Heating and Heat Transfer Rates

Fast pyrolysis demands very high heating rates to ensure that the biomass is heated rapidly to the needed temperature. This quick heating stops the biomass from undergoing complete combustion, which would happen if oxygen were present. The high heat transfer rates guarantee that the heat is efficiently transferred to the biomass, facilitating the rapid decomposition.

2. Temperature Control

The temperature during pyrolysis is carefully controlled to optimize the yield of desired products. Lower temperatures (up to about 650°C) maximize the yield of condensable vapors, which are mainly bio-oil. Higher temperatures (above 700°C) tend to maximize gas yields, converting about 80% of the biomass into a combustible gas.

3. Rapid Cooling

After the biomass is heated and vaporized, the resulting vapors must be rapidly cooled to prevent further reactions that could change the composition of the bio-oil. This rapid cooling is essential for capturing the vapors as a liquid, which is the primary product of interest in fast pyrolysis.

4. Short Residence Time

The residence time of the biomass at the pyrolysis temperature is crucial. A very short time, typically less than one second, ensures that the biomass is not overheated, which could lead to the formation of undesirable by-products or complete combustion.

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