Influence of alcohol addition on properties of bio-oil produced from fast pyrolysis of eucalyptus bark in a free-fall reactor

Boonsiri Pidtasang; Parncheewa Udomsap; Sittha Sukkasi; Nuwong Chollacoop; Adisak Pattiya

Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Vol.19, No.6, 1851-1857, November, 2013

DOI10.1016/j.jiec.2013.02.031 Export Citation

Influence of alcohol addition on properties of bio-oil produced from fast pyrolysis of eucalyptus bark in a free-fall reactor

Boonsiri Pidtasang, Parncheewa Udomsap¹, Sittha Sukkasi¹, Nuwong Chollacoop¹, and Adisak Pattiya^†

Bio-Energy and Renewable Resources Research Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kamriang, Kantharawichai, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand
¹National Metal and Materials Technology Center, 114 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Rd., Klong 1, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand

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Fast pyrolysis of eucalyptus bark was carried out in a free-fall pyrolysis unit at different temperatures ranging from 400 to 550 ℃ to produce bio-oil, char and gas. The bio-oil produced at optimum temperature was mixed with alcohols with an aim to improve its properties. The results showed that the maximum bio-oil yield of 64.65 wt% on dry biomass basis could be obtained at the pyrolysis temperature of 500 ℃. The addition of a small proportion (2.5.10%) of alcohol into the bio-oil could improve its viscosity, stability and heating value. These effects were further enhanced when increasing the alcohol.

Keywords:Alcohol addition;Bio-oil;Eucalyptus bark;Fast pyrolysis

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