Prospects of Growing Miscanthus as Alternative Source of Biofuel

Ivanyshyn, Volodymyr; Недільська, У. І.; Khomina, Veronika; Klymyshena, R.I.; Hryhoriev, Vasil; Ovcharuk, Oleh; Hutsol, Taras; Mudryk, Krzysztof; Jewiarz, Marcin; Wróbel, Marek; Dziedzic, Krzysztof

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“…[6,8]. The use of lignocellulosic biomass of energy crops, e.g., miscanthus, willow, poplar, acacia or paulownia as a source is particularly interesting [7,11,13]. According to current trends in research on solid biofuels presented by Knapczyk et al [12] main groups of topics are: (1) searching for new raw materials for the production of solid biofuels-e.g., waste biomass from palm oil [14], sunflower husks [15], peanut shells [16], new species etc.…”

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Thermal Treatment of Biomass: A Bibliometric Analysis—The Torrefaction Case

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The aim of the paper was to summarize and discuss current research trends in biomass thermal treatment (torrefaction process). Quantitative analyses were carried out, in which the main countries, research units and scientists were indicated. The analysis showed a clear upward trend in number of publications after 2010. Most scientists on selected topics come from China, USA, Canada, South Korea, Republic of China, Poland (Web od Science—Core Collection (WoS-CC) and Scopus databases). Quantitative analysis also showed that the most relevant WoS-CC categories in the summary are: Energy Fuels, Engineering Chemical, Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology Applied Microbiology and Thermodynamics and Scopus Subject area: Energy, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Engineering and Chemistry. Thematic analysis included research topics, process parameters and raw materials used. Thematic groups were separated: torrefaction process (temp.: 150–400 °C), hydrothermal carbonization process (HTC) (temp: 120–500 °C), pyrolysis process (temp.: 200–650 °C) and gasification and co-combustion process (temp.: 350–1600 °C). In the years 2015–2019, current research topics were: new torrefaction technologies (e.g., HTC), improvement of the physico-mechanical, chemical and energetic properties of produced fuel as well as the use of torrefied biomass in the process of pyrolysis, gasification and co-combustion. The raw materials used in all types of biomass thermal treatment were: energy crops, wood from fast-growing and exotic trees, waste from the agri-food industry, sewage sludge and microalgae.

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Thermal Treatment of Biomass: A Bibliometric Analysis—The Torrefaction Case

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“…The solution to this problem may be deliberate plantations of energy plants, i.e., those which by definition obtain large mass gains in a relatively short time, suitable mainly for burning and obtaining a lot of thermal energy [10]. Among the species of plants, perennials especially Helianthus tuberosus [11], Phalaris arundinacea [12], Rudbeckia laciniata [13] and Miscanthus [14], shrubs, trees like Pinus sylvestris [15], Quercus [16] or Fagus sylvatica [17] are gaining a special attention for energy use. Perennial plantations are becoming increasingly popular in Poland.…”

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“…Perennial plantations are becoming increasingly popular in Poland. Perennial plants can be divided into monocotyledonous (Reed canary, Giant miscanthus) and dicotyledonous (Cup plant, Virginia mallow) [14,18]. These are species with rapid growth, high yields, and high resistance to diseases and pests [19,20].…”

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Effect of Compaction Pressure and Moisture Content on Quality Parameters of Perennial Biomass Pellets

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In Poland the use of solid biomass obtained from intentional plantations of energy plants is increasing. This biomass is most often processed into solid fuels. There are growing indications that renewable energy sources, in particular biomass production, will continue to develop, so the better we know the raw material, the more effectively we will be able to use it. The results of tests that determine the impact of compaction pressure on selected quality parameters of pellets made from selected biomass types are presented. Material from plants such as Giant miscanthus (Miscanthus × giganteus Greef et Deu), Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum L.), Virginia mallow (Sida hermaphrodita (L.) Rusby) was studied. The compaction process was carried out using the SIRIO P400 hydraulic press with a closed chamber with a diameter of 12 mm. Samples were made in four pressures: 131; 196; 262; 327 MPa and three moisture levels: 8%, 11%, 14%. It was found that with increasing compaction pressure and moisture content up to a certain point, the density and durability of the pellets also increased. Each of the materials is characterized by a specific course of changes in the parameters tested.

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“…It is necessary to gradually replace it with agricultural biomass (energy plantations, aquatic plants and algae, agricultural waste, food processing waste and municipal solid waste [8,14,15]). The use of lignocellulosic biomass, e.g., Miscanthus, willow, poplar, acacia or paulownia as a source is particularly interesting [5,11,16].…”

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Decision Support System for the Production of Miscanthus and Willow Briquettes

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The biomass is regarded as a part of renewable energy sources (RES), which can satisfy energy demands. Biomass obtained from plantations is characterized by low bulk density, which increases transport and storage costs. Briquetting is a technology that relies on pressing biomass with the aim of obtaining a denser product (briquettes). In the production of solid biofuels, the technological as well as material variables significantly influence the densification process, and as a result influence the end quality of briquette. This process progresses differently for different materials. Therefore, the optimal selection of process’ parameters is very difficult. It is necessary to use a decision support tool—decision support system (DSS). The purpose of the work was to develop a decision support system that would indicate the optimal parameters for conducting the process of producing Miscanthus and willow briquettes (pre-comminution, milling and briquetting), briquette parameters (durability and specific density) and total energy consumption based on process simulation. Artificial neural networks (ANNs) were used to describe the relationship between individual parameters of the briquette production process. DSS has the form of a web application and is opened from a web browser (it is possible to open it on various types of devices). The modular design allows the modification and expansion the application in the future.

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Prospects of Growing Miscanthus as Alternative Source of Biofuel

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Thermal Treatment of Biomass: A Bibliometric Analysis—The Torrefaction Case

Thermal Treatment of Biomass: A Bibliometric Analysis—The Torrefaction Case

Effect of Compaction Pressure and Moisture Content on Quality Parameters of Perennial Biomass Pellets

Decision Support System for the Production of Miscanthus and Willow Briquettes

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