Pyrolysis heating involves a range of temperatures depending on the type of pyrolysis being used. Understanding these temperature ranges is crucial for achieving the desired results in your experiments.
What is the Temperature of Pyrolysis Heating? 5 Key Temperature Ranges You Should Know
1. Flash Pyrolysis
Flash pyrolysis operates within a temperature range of 400 to 600 °C (752 to 1112 °F). This method involves rapid heating with a vapor residence time of less than 2 seconds. Flash pyrolysis produces fewer amounts of gas and tar compared to slow pyrolysis.
2. Fast Pyrolysis
Fast pyrolysis involves heating biomass to temperatures between 650 to 1000 °C (1202 to 1832 °F). The temperature range is adjusted based on the desired amount of bio-oil or gas products. This process accumulates large quantities of char, which need to be removed frequently.
3. Slow Pyrolysis
Slow pyrolysis is characterized by low temperatures and slow biomass heating rates. The heating temperatures range from 0.1 to 2 °C (32.18 to 35.6 °F) per second, with prevailing temperatures around 500°C (932°F). The residence time of gas can exceed five seconds, and the biomass residence time can range from minutes to days.
4. Slow Pyrolysis Temperature Range
In slow pyrolysis, the temperature typically ranges from 400 to 800°C (752 to 1472°F). At these temperatures, cellulose, hemicellulose, and part of the lignin in the biomass disintegrate to form smaller and lighter molecules that are gases at the pyrolysis temperature. As these gases cool, some of the vapors condense to form a liquid called bio-oil, while the remaining part of the biomass, mainly lignin, is left as a solid charcoal.
5. Influencing Factors
The specific temperature of pyrolysis heating can also be influenced by factors such as the biomass feedstock, heating rate, pyrolysis temperature, and vapor residence time. The highest treatment temperature (HTT) in the pyrolysis reactor has been identified as having the greatest overall influence on the final product characteristics.
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