Aspects for a cleaner production approach for coal and biomass use as a decentralized energy source in southern Brazil

Gomes, Gabriel Meneghetti Faé; Vilela, Antônio Cezar Faria; Zen, Leandro Dalla; Osório, Eduardo

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.09.037

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“…One important renewable energy source is biomass, which can be used for heat, electricity, and transportation [1,2]. In recent years, the production of thermal energy by means of biomass on a small scale has shown a clear trend toward densified biofuels (pellets) [3].…”

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confidence: 99%

Factors affecting the quality of pellets made from residual biomass of olive trees

García-Maraver

Rodríguez

Bernardo

et al. 2015

Fuel Processing Technology

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Factors affecting the quality of pellets made from residual biomass of olive trees

García-Maraver

Rodríguez

Bernardo

et al. 2015

Fuel Processing Technology

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“…Energy systems design and planning for covering specific energy needs constitute a composite procedure where different energy sources are selected in an alternative or supplementary manner, depending on local parameters of potential energy supply/demand and environmental impacts (Mohammad Rozali et al, 2013;Lim et al, 2013;Faé Gomes et al, 2012;Pękala et al, 2010;de Lucena et al, 2010). The formulation of energy models contributes to the design of energy systems and it has drawn the attention of many scientists and decision makers over the last 40 years (Taha and Daim, 2013;Kaya and Kahraman, 2011;Liu et al, 2009;Santarelli et al, 2004;Böhringer, 1998;Ramakumar et al, 1992;Daniel and Goldberg, 1981).…”

Section: Theorymentioning

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Integration of the environmental management aspect in the optimization of the design and planning of energy systems

Theodosiou

Stylos

Koroneos

2015

Journal of Cleaner Production

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The increasing concerns regarding the environmental pollution derived from anthropogenic activities, such as the use of fossil fuels for power generation, has driven many interested parties to seek different alternatives, e.g. use of renewable energy sources, use of “cleaner” fuels and use of more effective technologies, in order to minimize and control the quantity of emissions that are produced during the life cycle of conventional energy sources. The work presented in this paper focuses on the examination of the possibilities of integrating the environmental aspects in the preliminary phase of the conventional design and planning of energy systems in conjunction with other parameters, such as financial cost, availability, capacity, location, etc. The integration of the environmental parameter to the design is carried out within a context where Eco-design concepts are applied. Due to the multi-parameter nature of the design procedure, the tools that are used are Life Cycle Analysis and Multi-criteria Analysis. The proposed optimization model examines and identifiesoptimum available options of the use of different energy sources and technologies for the production of electricity and/or heat by minimizing both the financial cost and the environmental impacts, with regard to a multiple objective optimization subject to a set of specific constraints. Implementation of the proposed model in the form of a case study for the island of Rhodes in Greece revealed that an optimized solution both cost and environmental-wise, would be an almost balanced participation of renewables and non-renewable energy sources in the energy mix

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“…Biomass is a type of renewable, clean and sustainable resource that has a great potential for replacing fossil fuels in the future. Co-firing of biomass and coal is considered as a promising way of biomass use for energy products, because it can improve combustion performance and reduce emissions of pollutant and greenhouse gases, compared with single coal combustion (Gomes et al, 2013; Zuwała, 2012). Guo and Zhong (2018) found that the co-firing performances of coal with a certain proportion of composite biomass pellets (catkins, wood waste and rice straw) were improved and the emission of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were decreased with the increase in biomass proportion of blends.…”

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Investigating the co-firing characteristics of bamboo wastes and coal through cone calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis coupled with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

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To evaluate the combustion characteristics of raw or torrefied bamboo wastes and coal blends, the co-firing process determined by cone and pollutant emission was investigated by thermogravimetric analysis coupled with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The results showed that torrefaction improved the fuel properties of bamboo wastes. Torrefied bamboo had a lower volatile fuel ratio, H/C and O/C ratios, pollutant emission and a higher heating value. They further affected the co-firing process of raw or torrefied bamboo and coal. All blends had a lower ignition temperature and a more stable flame than coal. Torrefied bamboo and coal blends had a lower percentage of quality loss, a higher heat release rate (HRR), total heat release (THR) and total smoke release (TSR). With an increase in the proportion of torrefied bamboo in the blends, the HRR, THR, TSR and percentage of quality loss increased. The main pollutant emissions included CO2, CO, SO2 and NO x. All blends of torrefied bamboo and coal had a lower pollutant emission. The optimum blend suggested was 20% torrefied bamboo/80% coal.

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Aspects for a cleaner production approach for coal and biomass use as a decentralized energy source in southern Brazil

Cited by 36 publications

References 55 publications

Factors affecting the quality of pellets made from residual biomass of olive trees

Factors affecting the quality of pellets made from residual biomass of olive trees

Integration of the environmental management aspect in the optimization of the design and planning of energy systems

Investigating the co-firing characteristics of bamboo wastes and coal through cone calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis coupled with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

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