Solid biofuels in Mexico: a sustainable alternative to satisfy the increasing demand for heat and power

Tauro, Raúl; Serrano-Medrano, Montserrat; Masera, Omar

doi:10.1007/s10098-018-1529-z

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“…The energy consumption (W, kJ/kg) of the pellet during pelletization can be calculated according to previous studies [29][30][31][32][33]. The pressing force (F, kN) and displacement (X, mm) of the pelletization process can be read from the experimental system by a computer, as shown in Figure 1a, in real time, and the energy consumption of the single pellet (m, kg) fuel preparation can be calculated using Equation (4):…”

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Experimental Investigation on the Energy Consumption, Physical, and Thermal Properties of a Novel Pellet Fuel Made from Wood Residues with Microalgae as a Binder

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Co-pelletization of waste biomass and microalgae is an attractive option for using bioenergy efficiently. This work investigates the potential of microalgae as a binder to improve the energy consumption and physical and thermal properties of a novel pellet. Wood waste biomass was blended with microalgae in proportions of 15%, 30%, and 50% to investigate its properties using a single pelleting device and thermodynamic analysis. The results showed that, under the conditions of temperature (80–160 °C), pressure (120–200 MPa), and moisture content (6%–14%), blending microalgae can effectively increase the bulk density and mechanical durability of the pellets by 9%–36% and 0.7%–1.6%, respectively, and can significantly reduce the energy consumption of pelleting by 23.5%–40.4%. Blending microalgae can significantly reduce the energy consumption of pelleting by 23.5%–40.4%. Moreover, when the amount of Chlorella vulgaris powder (CVP) is 50%, a maximum bulk density (BD) of 1580.2 kg/m3, a durability (DU) of 98%, and a minimum energy consumption of 25.2 kJ/kg were obtained under the optimum conditions of temperature (120 °C), pressure (120 MPa), and moisture content (10%), respectively. Besides, the interaction between the microalgae and sawdust does exist, and their effect on the co-combustion process is inhibitive (0–300 °C) and accelerative (300–780 °C). When the amount of microalgae was 15%, the average activation energy of the pellet was a minimum value, which was 133.21 kJ/mol and 134.60 kJ/mol calculated by the Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose method and Ozawa–Flynn–Wall method, respectively. Therefore, the energy consumption, physical, and thermal properties of the novel pellet could be improved and meet the ISO standard (International Organization for Standardization of 17225, Geneva, Switzerland, 2016) by blending 15% of microalgae. Overall, the use of microalgae as a binder can indeed improve pellet quality, and it can be considered a significant way to utilize microalgae in the future.

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Section: Energy Consumption Of Pelletizationmentioning

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Experimental Investigation on the Energy Consumption, Physical, and Thermal Properties of a Novel Pellet Fuel Made from Wood Residues with Microalgae as a Binder

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“…• Multi-dimensional model of production and logistics of biomass [28] • Impact of wind energy use in RES [29] • Economic analysis of agglomeration processes (pelletising and briquetting) [30] • Use ofsolid biofuels in Mexico [31] • Development of an intelligent logistics system for managing the biomass supply chain [32] • Legal analysis of the international standard classification of solid biofuels [33] • Development of an identification system to ensure the quality of biomass pruning for the production of solid biofuels [34] III. The torrefaction process • Biomass torrefaction (energy plants, olive pomace, etc.)…”

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Analysis of research trends in production of solid biofuels

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Engineering for Rural Development

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Solid biofuels can be defined as processed and unprocessed biomass. By definition it can be divided into: natural fuels (as obtained) and synthetic fuels (after mechanical and chemical treatment). Raw materials for the production of solid biofuels may include: wood, stalk plants, peat, sewage sludge and grains of cereals. These raw materials can be used directly as fuel or as a half-finished product for further production. The aim of the work was to analyze trends and research topics in the production of solid biofuels. This analysis was made using bibliometric techniques. Bibliometric analyzes allow to indicate the research topics, authors, as well as research institutions that significantly influence a given discipline. The research and analysis were carried out on scientific articles taken from the Scopus database in 2014-2018. The downloaded data have been cleaned and processed in the VOSviewer program. This program allows to analyze the frequency of occurrence of keywords in years and to present results in graphic form. Next, a detailed analysis of the content of the publications and classification according to selected criteria was carried out. The main countries that carry out research in this area are: Spain, Italy, Brazil, the Czech Republic and China. The main research areas were: Energy, Environmental Science, Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering and Engineering. The most popular research topics throughout the research period were: biomass (raw materials, properties), biomass agglomeration processes (briquetting, pelleting), energy properties research, thermal biomass treatment (torrefaction, gasification and others), research on production and biochar properties and other.

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“…Hence, decision makers must intensify the revision of the policies, regulations and standards concerning the use of biomass and bioenergy since country partners like USA, Brazil and Canada are more advanced on this subject [119]. Indeed, appropriate policies must promote an adequate use of water and land, as well as its management, a sustainable market for biomass and bioenergy, the creation of employment, the implementation of specialized courses and education for the population, the diminution of greenhouse emissions, as well as the definition of specifications and standards for biomass and bioenergy [120][121][122]. Intensive cultivation and valorization of Agave and Opuntia also have opportunities to valorize their residues into energy and bioproducts, but it usually depends on the price of fossil fuels or the main markets that such industries engaged and disregard about new approaches.…”

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Agave and Opuntia Species as Sustainable Feedstocks for Bioenergy and Byproducts

2021

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Currently, Mexico is facing an energy transition, therefore updated policy regulations pertaining to the sustainable use of biomass are needed. In particular, policy that favors the sustainable use of biomass to produce energy and bioproducts to privilege climate change mitigation is needed. This review describes the use of maguey (Agave spp.) and nopal (Opuntia spp.; also known as “cactus”) for biofuel production, especially in marginal areas. Emphasis is given on documented case studies discussing features of production and cultivation for both maguey and nopal, in addition to their potential for fuel production. Environmental and social sustainability issues in terms of waste value and new opportunities as bioenergy feedstocks and byproducts are also discussed. Although the paper does not deeply describe aspects of biomass transformation, such as bioprocess configurations, it gives characteristics of production in addition to cultivation. Agave and Opuntia species may represent a suitable feedstock for biofuels, bioproducts, bioenergy and biorefineries, especially in dry lands (semi-arid and dry sub-humid), deforested areas, agroforestry systems and agricultural semi-terraces known as metepantle in Mexico.

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Solid biofuels in Mexico: a sustainable alternative to satisfy the increasing demand for heat and power

Cited by 26 publications

References 18 publications

Experimental Investigation on the Energy Consumption, Physical, and Thermal Properties of a Novel Pellet Fuel Made from Wood Residues with Microalgae as a Binder

Experimental Investigation on the Energy Consumption, Physical, and Thermal Properties of a Novel Pellet Fuel Made from Wood Residues with Microalgae as a Binder

Analysis of research trends in production of solid biofuels

Agave and Opuntia Species as Sustainable Feedstocks for Bioenergy and Byproducts

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