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Title: Biomass Thermochemical Conversion Program. 1984 annual report

Abstract

The objective of the program is to generate scientific data and conversion process information that will lead to establishment of cost-effective process for converting biomass resources into clean fuels. The goal of the program is to develop the data base for biomass thermal conversion by investigating the fundamental aspects of conversion technologies and by exploring those parameters that are critical to the conversion processes. The research activities can be divided into: (1) gasification technology; (2) liquid fuels technology; (3) direct combustion technology; and (4) program support activities. These activities are described in detail in this report. Outstanding accomplishments during fiscal year 1984 include: (1) successful operation of 3-MW combustor/gas turbine system; (2) successful extended term operation of an indirectly heated, dual bed gasifier for producing medium-Btu gas; (3) determination that oxygen requirements for medium-Btu gasification of biomass in a pressurized, fluidized bed gasifier are low; (4) established interdependence of temperature and residence times on biomass pyrolysis oil yields; and (5) determination of preliminary technical feasibility of thermally gasifying high moisture biomass feedstocks. A bibliography of 1984 publications is included. 26 figs., 1 tab.

Authors:
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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
5737514
Report Number(s):
PNL-5442
ON: DE85011867
DOE Contract Number:  
AC06-76RL01830
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
09 BIOMASS FUELS; BIOMASS; RESEARCH PROGRAMS; THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES; CHEMICAL REACTORS; COMBUSTION; COMBUSTORS; GAS TURBINES; GASIFICATION; INTERMEDIATE BTU GAS; LIQUEFACTION; LOW BTU GAS; METHANOL; PRODUCTION; PYROLYSIS; PYROLYTIC OILS; SYNTHESIS GAS; SYNTHETIC FUELS; ALCOHOLS; CHEMICAL REACTIONS; DECOMPOSITION; ENERGY SOURCES; FLUIDS; FUEL GAS; FUELS; GAS FUELS; GASES; HYDROXY COMPOUNDS; MACHINERY; OILS; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; OXIDATION; PYROLYSIS PRODUCTS; RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES; TURBINES; TURBOMACHINERY; 090122* - Hydrocarbon Fuels- Preparation from Wastes or Biomass- (1976-1989); 140504 - Solar Energy Conversion- Biomass Production & Conversion- (-1989); 090400 - Solid Waste & Wood Fuels- (-1989); 090222 - Alcohol Fuels- Preparation from Wastes or Biomass- (1976-1989)

Citation Formats

Schiefelbein, G F, Stevens, D J, and Gerber, M A. Biomass Thermochemical Conversion Program. 1984 annual report. United States: N. p., 1985. Web. doi:10.2172/5737514.
Schiefelbein, G F, Stevens, D J, & Gerber, M A. Biomass Thermochemical Conversion Program. 1984 annual report. United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/5737514
Schiefelbein, G F, Stevens, D J, and Gerber, M A. 1985. "Biomass Thermochemical Conversion Program. 1984 annual report". United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/5737514. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/5737514.
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year = {Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1985},
month = {Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1985}
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