The cultivation and energy balance of Miscanthus×giganteus production in Turkey

Acaroğlu, Mustafa; Aksoy, A. Şemi

doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2005.01.002

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“…The literature contains contradictory data about the influence of nitrogen fertilization on the yield of M x giganteus. Namely, the authors Danalatos et al [13], Christian et al [14], Larsen et al [15] did not find that fertilization had any significant influence, contrary to what was determined by Acaroglu and Aksoy [16], Arundale et al [17], Pedroso et al [18].…”

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Yield and Biomass Composition of Miscanthus x Giganteus in the Mountain Area of Croatia

Bilandžija

Voća

Leto

et al. 2018

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SummaryAlthough biomass of Miscanthus x giganteus shows a significant potential for production of second-generation biofuels, it is currently mostly used as a combustion fuel. The objective of this paper is to investigate: (I) dry matter yield and yield components; (II) biomass composition; and (III) potential divergences of the investigated parameters from the standard for solid fuels CEN/TS 14961:2005, in relation to two harvest seasons and six fertilizer treatments. The investigation has determined that there is a potential for producing significant quantity of biomass from M x giganteus in the investigated agro-ecological conditions of the mountain areas of Croatia. The laboratory analyses indicated the suitability of using biomass in direct combustion.

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Yield and Biomass Composition of Miscanthus x Giganteus in the Mountain Area of Croatia

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et al. 2018

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“…The energy inputs include machines and diesel, mineral fertiliser (100 kg N per hectare and per year in average), transport, storage, briquetting (or pelletising), irrigation and labour. This was estimated by Acaroglu and Aksoy (2005) to 2270 MJ/tonnes (upper limit). In the case of Miscanthus, the energy balance can be estimated to be in the range of 7.7-15.4 with net energy yield per year being in the range of 152-326 MJ/ha.…”

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Miscanthus × Giganteus straw and pellets as sustainable fuels

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In this paper we present, for the first time, data on the combustion of Miscanthus × Giganteus straw and pellets. We found that the heating value of Miscanthus is 17.744 MJ/kg. The gaseous emission indices of SO 2 , NO x and total organic carbon (TOC) in the exhaust are reported and compared with the European standards for biomass boilers. On the basis of our results, it is possible to evaluate a net energy yield between 152 and 326 MJ/hectare/year for the cultivation of Miscanthus with an energy balance estimated to be in the range of 7.7-15.4. According to the presented results, it seems reasonable to consider Miscanthus as a promising candidate as alternative fuel.

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“…De Jong et al studied the pyrolysis of Miscanthus pellets using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) at different heating rates with measurement of products by means of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (TG-FTIR) [6]. They have showed that tar release increases with increasing heating rate while light gaseous species (mostly CO, CO 2 and CH 3 CHO) showed an adverse dependence on the heating rate.…”

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Thermal degradation of Miscanthus pellets: kinetics and aerosols characterization

Dorge¹,

Jeguirim²,

Trouvé³

2011

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Interest in the cultivation of plants specifically for energetic use has grown tremendously in recent years. Among the numerous tested energetic plants, Miscanthus seems to be an especially, promising 'energy crop'. The presented data may have a contribution in developing Miscanthus pellets as a feedstock for energy recovery systems. Combustion and pyrolysis are efficient methods for controlling energy efficiency from Miscanthus. Thermogravimetric analyses were performed at heating rates of 5, 10, 15, and 20°C min -1 under nitrogen and air atmospheres with analysis of gaseous (CO, CO 2 and VOC) pollutants and aerosols. Reactivity and kinetics measurements of Miscanthus pellets were also performed. Thermal degradation of Miscanthus pellets under inert atmosphere is similar to those found for other lignocellulosic materials. Under nitrogen, the main study was the determination of kinetic constants. These constants for main devolatilization step are not affected by variation of the heating rate with activation energy of 90 kJ mol -1 and a first reaction order. Thermal degradation of Miscanthus pellets under air occurs in main two steps: rapid decomposition and residual degradation. The amounts of CO 2 , CO and VOC emitted were 17.4, 3.7 and 1.0 mmol g -1 , respectively. Pellets degradation produces 1.0 9 10 12 particles (PM10) per gram of sample. 99% are particles with a diameter below 1 lm (57% are nanoparticles inferior to 0.1 lm). Nucleation mode dominates during the first step (190-253°C) centred at 0.04 lm whereas during the second step (253-310°C) a coagulation mode is observed centred at 0.5 lm.

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The cultivation and energy balance of Miscanthus×giganteus production in Turkey

Cited by 106 publications

References 9 publications

Yield and Biomass Composition of Miscanthus x Giganteus in the Mountain Area of Croatia

Yield and Biomass Composition of Miscanthus x Giganteus in the Mountain Area of Croatia

Miscanthus × Giganteus straw and pellets as sustainable fuels

Thermal degradation of Miscanthus pellets: kinetics and aerosols characterization

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