Guo, F, Chen, J, He, Y et al. (4 more authors) (2022) Upgrading agro-pellets by torrefaction and co-pelletization process using food waste as a pellet binder. Renewable Energy, 191. pp. 213-224. ISSN 0960-1481
Abstract
This work presents a study on the properties of upgraded agro-pellets produced by torrefaction and co-pelletization process, where starch-rich food waste was used as a pellet binder. The impact of blending coal cutting waste (CCW), torrefaction pre-treatment and the use of starch binder on the mechanical properties of agro-pellets were examined. The resulting physical properties of agro-pellets were significantly improved. Thermal decomposition of corn straw (CS) can be divided into three stages. Co-pelleting with a small amount of CCW promote the combustion of CS showing an improved thermodynamic characteristic of torrefied corn straw (TCS). Torrefaction reduces the difference of heat distribution, improving the adaptability of pellet fuel in operation. Both co-pelletization and torrefaction processes lead to reduced concentrations of NOx and SO2, increased calorific value of fuel and elevated CO2 emission per unit mass, which are conducive to pollutants reduction and thermodynamic qualities of agro-pellets. Moreover, life cycle assessment (LCA) analysis indicated that more energy input was required for co-pelletization and torrefaction pre-treatment, consequently leading to an enhanced energy return ratio.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2022 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. This is an author produced version of an article published in Renewable Energy. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Agro-pellets; Torrefaction; Co-pelletization; Starch binder; Life cycle analysis; Energy |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Chemical & Process Engineering (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 05 Jul 2022 14:41 |
Last Modified: | 13 Apr 2023 00:13 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.renene.2022.04.012 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:188224 |
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