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Fundamental Theories and Kinetic Models for the Pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass Wastes

Fundamental Theories and Kinetic Models for the Pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass Wastes
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Author(s): Olagoke Oladokun (University of Maiduguri, Nigeria), Bemgba Bevan Nyakuma (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia)and Arshad Ahmad (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 29
Source title: Handbook of Research on Resource Management for Pollution and Waste Treatment
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Augustine Chioma Affam (University College of Technology Sarawak, Malaysia)and Ezerie Henry Ezechi (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-0369-0.ch007

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Abstract

Biomass agricultural waste has a great potential for meeting part of the world energy need and is completely environmentally friendly. One conversion method is thermochemical processes and specifically, pyrolysis. Pyrolysis converts the lignocellulose waste to fuel and essential chemicals into three products: biogas, bio-oil, and biochar. However, performance issues limit the potential of lignocellulose pyrolysis such as design and operation of pyrolysis reactor for effective heat transfer from the heat source to the biomass feedstock. Therefore, this study presents the necessary tools for pyrolysis scientists and engineers in determining the optimal operation and design of lignocellulose agricultural waste pyrolysis. The tools consist of mathematical equations that govern the lignocellulose kinetics (model and model-free) and pyrolysis reactor macro and micro models. A practical model for hydrogen production from pyrolysis bio oil solidifies the viability of biomass as an energy source.

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