Review on production, characterisation and utilisation of solid fuels in diesel engines

Wamankar, Arun Kumar; Murugan, S.

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2015.06.018

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“…Many of these production technologies are already commercially available. Coal-liquid mixtures are widely presented as an alternative to oil consumption, and for this reason, their market position is entirely linked to oil prices [3]. A typical coal-water slurry or mixture (CWS or CWM) is formed from the following [4]:…”

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Potential of Coal–Water Slurries as an Alternative Fuel Source during the Transition Period for the Decarbonization of Energy Production: A Review

Nunes

2020

Applied Sciences

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Coal–water slurry or coal–water mixture (CWS or CWM) is a complex solid–liquid dispersion. Several research works have been done concerning the production and use of CWSs being developed worldwide in several different governmental, industrial and academic facilities. In the present paper, studies on the developments achieved in the past three decades with regard to the field mentioned above are systematically reviewed, with particular regard to several different aspects during the combustion process. The structure and properties of the coal are highlighted, as are the different additives used and their adaptability with different types of coal, where the particle size distributions are of great importance in determining both the slurryability of coal and the rheological behavior of a produced CWS for its intended characteristics. At a time when there is much debate about the end of the age of coal as a primary source of thermal and electrical energy, alternative forms of use that can contribute to the reduction of pollutant emissions, as well as particles, in the atmosphere offer alternatives that may allow us to continue using coal, at least during this transition period until a viable alternative is found. In-depth knowledge of these coal slurries may allow, in the future, the development of similar products produced from fuels derived from biomass, such as charcoal or torrefied biomass.

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Potential of Coal–Water Slurries as an Alternative Fuel Source during the Transition Period for the Decarbonization of Energy Production: A Review

Nunes

2020

Applied Sciences

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“…It was noted that mechanical separation and leaching would be effective in removing the majority of ashes within biomass charcoals. Compared to coal, ash contained within biomass derived charcoal slurries produced much lower levels of abrasive wear in many studies [18]. The easy removal of ash and lower abrasive wear of charcoal slurries open the possibility of producing an energy-dense, low-ash fuel slurry that could be used in multiple applications.…”

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Analysis of Micronized Charcoal for Use in a Liquid Fuel Slurry

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Boyette

2016

Energies

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Yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) was chosen as the woody biomass for the production of charcoal for use in a liquid fuel slurry. Charcoal produced from this biomass resulted in a highly porous structure similar to the parent material. Micronized particles were produced from this charcoal using a multi-step milling process and verified using a scanning electron microscope and laser diffraction system. Charcoal particles greater than 50 µm exhibited long needle shapes much like the parent biomass while particles less than 50 µm were produced with aspect ratios closer to unity. Laser diffraction measurements indicated D10, D50, and D90 values of 4.446 µm, 15.83 µm, and 39.69 µm, respectively. Moisture content, ash content, absolute density, and energy content values were also measured for the charcoal particles produced. Calculated volumetric energy density values for the charcoal particles exceeded the No. 2 diesel fuel that would be displaced in a liquid fuel slurry.

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Production of Liquid Biofuels from Biomass

2019

Green Energy and Technology

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Review on production, characterisation and utilisation of solid fuels in diesel engines

Cited by 21 publications

References 39 publications

Potential of Coal–Water Slurries as an Alternative Fuel Source during the Transition Period for the Decarbonization of Energy Production: A Review

Potential of Coal–Water Slurries as an Alternative Fuel Source during the Transition Period for the Decarbonization of Energy Production: A Review

Analysis of Micronized Charcoal for Use in a Liquid Fuel Slurry

Production of Liquid Biofuels from Biomass

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