Fast-growing acacia as an example of a vegetable source for synthetic liquid fuel

Journal Article · Wed Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · Dokl. Chem. Technol. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6073560

Paushkin, Ya M; Gorlov, E G; Alaniya, V P

The liquefaction of biomass, employing acacia sawdust, is described. Tests were conducted in a 1-liter vibratory autoclave at 26 vibrations per minute. The solvents used were tetralin, o-xylene, and decalin. The tests were conducted to evaluate the possibility of producing different hydrocarbons from acacia by alternative liquefaction processes (extraction under supercritical conditions or in a hydrogen donor medium). Gas and liquid fractions were comparatively determined for the different solvents and for their different ratios by chromatographic analysis. Optimum weight ratios and temperatures were established. It was concluded that thermal liquefaction of acacia can produce a broad gamut of different hydrocarbons, depending on solvent type and the liquefaction conditions, which can serve as motor fuel components or raw material for petrochemical synthesis.

• Research Organization: Institute of Combustible Mineral Resources, Moscow (USSR)
• OSTI ID: 6073560
• Journal Information: Dokl. Chem. Technol. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Vol. 296; Other Information: Translated from Dokl. Akad. Nauk SSSR; 296: No. 3, 673-678(Sep 1987)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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