Gasification performance of various microalgae biomass – A thermodynamic study by considering tar formation using Aspen plus

Adnan, Muflih A.; Hossain, Mohammad M.

doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2018.03.078

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“…Consequently, this approach can be considered as more realistic concerning the real situation in the gasifier, in particular for lower gasification temperatures and shorter residence times. The common gasification reactions used in kinetic modeling are described elsewhere , , , . Aspen Plus allows the integration of the reaction kinetics by a user‐defined Fortran subroutine.…”

Section: Modeling Biomass Gasification In Aspen Plus: Equilibrium Andmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Even though each study handles the modeling process from a different technological perspective, the main goal is the development of a realistic process model with high efficiency and product quality. The number of studies dealing with biomass gasification has significantly increased, especially within the last decade , and there are many review studies based on a variety of aspects . However, as compiled in Tab.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Challenges and Opportunities of Modeling Biomass Gasification in Aspen Plus: A Review

Mutlu

Zeng

2020

Chem Eng & Technol

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Aspen Plus has become one of the most common process simulation tools for both academia and industrial applications. In the last decade, the number of the papers on Aspen Plus modeling of biomass gasification has significantly increased. This review focuses on recent developments and studies on modeling biomass gasification in Aspen Plus including key aspects such as tar formation and model validation. Accordingly, challenges in modeling due to specific assumptions and limitations will be highlighted to provide a useful basis for researchers and end‐users for further process modeling of biomass gasification in Aspen Plus.

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Section: Modeling Biomass Gasification In Aspen Plus: Equilibrium Andmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Challenges and Opportunities of Modeling Biomass Gasification in Aspen Plus: A Review

Mutlu

Zeng

2020

Chem Eng & Technol

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“…However the main challenge of gasification is to avoid tar (a mixture of complex compounds) formation in the gasified products because this causes fouling in the pipes, filters, turbines, or gas engines , . As such, tar formation reduces the overall efficiency of gasification of the microalgae biomass.…”

Section: Biofuel Production Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…), and (iii) utilizing effective catalysts. Recently, a novel gasification model has been proposed using Aspen Plus, which may minimize the tar concentration with the production of high‐quality syngas and CO 2 (which may be used as feedstock in other industries), although the experimental verification of this model has not yet been done .…”

Section: Biofuel Production Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Biochemical Conversion of Microalgae Biomass into Biofuel

Hossain

2019

Chem Eng & Technol

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Biofuel production via microalgae is a promising and sustainable alternative to replace the typical fossil fuel that is the main contributor to the global warming. However, for a cost‐effective biofuel production, further advanced research is still needed for large‐scale operation. This article is a tutorial review on conversion processes of microalgae into biofuel, with emphasis on biochemical conversion. The following topics are discussed: (i) microalgae biomass and its composition, (ii) thermochemical conversion, (iii) chemical conversion, and (iv) biochemical conversion. In addition, various aspects of anaerobic digestion, digester designs, and effects of operating conditions on the production of methane, bioethanol, and biohydrogen are discussed. The general kinetics of biomass conversion into biofuel is presented. This study suggests, if that biomass contains less than 50 % moisture, then it is recommended to use the direct combustion method; otherwise, biochemical conversion is the most suitable process to biofuel production.

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“…They analysed the separation of the simulation of the bed and the freeboard despite their strong coupling. Actually, the output performance of a burner is frequently modelled by means of Aspen Plus code [20][21][22][23].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Experimental Tests and Modeling on a Combined Heat and Power Biomass Plant

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Renewable energy sources can help the countries to achieve some of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provided from the recent 2030 Agenda, allowing for clean, secure, reliable and affordable energy. Biomass technology is a relevant renewable energy to contribute to reach a clean and affordable energy production system with important emissions reduction of greenhouse gases (GHG). An innovative technological application of biomass energy consisting of a burner coupled with an external fired gas turbine (EFGT) has been developed for the production of electricity. This paper shows the results of the plant modelling by Aspen Plus environment and preliminary experimental tests; the validation of the proposed model allows for the main parameters to be defined that regulate the energy production plant supplied by woodchips.

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Gasification performance of various microalgae biomass – A thermodynamic study by considering tar formation using Aspen plus

Cited by 62 publications

References 55 publications

Challenges and Opportunities of Modeling Biomass Gasification in Aspen Plus: A Review

Challenges and Opportunities of Modeling Biomass Gasification in Aspen Plus: A Review

Biochemical Conversion of Microalgae Biomass into Biofuel

Experimental Tests and Modeling on a Combined Heat and Power Biomass Plant

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