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Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis of Biomass in a Pulsed Fluidized
This state-of-the-art novel fluidized bed reactor will be used to efficiently convert biomass material to biofuel. Due to the unique internal microwave heating of biomass particles, and in-situ microwave-assisted catalytic cracking of organic vapours on hot catalyst surface, bio-oil quality can be improved significantly, as reflected by low oxygen content, low acidity and viscosity in preliminary tests.
Production Of Pellets For Sown Stream Conversion Processes
This complete line of equipment is comprised of 4 main pieces: a Schutte Buffalo hammer mill, a Komarek roller briquetting, An Instron materials testing system and a Forseberg gravity table. The combination of equipment items 1-4 provides our researchers with the necessary biomass preparation, preprocessing and characterization capabilities.
Designed Bio-oil Upgrading System
This pilot-scale reactor has been commissioned for conversion of biomass-derived pyrolysis oils into high quality liquid fuel. The unit consists of a heated reactor packed with a bed of solid catalyst and a continuous supply of liquid feed and hydrogen gas. The reactor is designed to operate continuously in order to generate sufficient sample volumes of upgraded bio-oil that will further undergo engine combustion tests.
Shimadzu GC/MS-QP2020 NX Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
This gas chromatography–mass spectrometry for biomass analysis of biomass extractives instrument enables the identification and quantification of low concentration, chemically complex biomass extractives. System components are optimized for this purpose.
Yamato DL410 Spray Dryer
Yamato DL410 Spray Dryer is a high-capacity laboratory instrument designed for producing lignin fine particles ranging from 1 to 100 micrometers. Equipped with a digital PID temperature controller, air flow meter, and pressure gauge, the instrument allows precise control over experimental conditions. The spray dryer supports the GAS410 organic solvent recovery unit for processing samples involving organic solvents.
PARR 6100 Bomb Calorimeter
This oxygen bomb calorimeter is set up to enable quick analyses of calorific values of solid fuels, such as wood chips and agricultural straws. It is capable of performing up to 4 tests per hour.
SRI 8610C Gas Chromagraph (GC)
This gas chromatography provides a robust gas detection for permanent gas species such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, methane, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Its TCD detector identifies the concentrations of gas species as low as 0.1% provided that the appropriate calibration is done.