An overview of biomass thermochemical liquefaction research sponsored by the US Department of Energy: 1987

Conference · Sun Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6528539

Stevens, D J

Thermochemical conversion processes offer promising methods for converting biomass to gasoline-compatible liquid fuels. Thermochemical conversion processes employ elevated temperatures to convert the biomass feedstock. These processes can convert 85 to 95% of the organic material in such feedstocks with little sensitivity to variations in the feed material. Biomass direct liquefaction process are those which produce liquids as primary initial products, usually at moderate temperatures (250 to 600/sup 0/C). Pyrolytic and catalytic liquefaction processes which produce biocrude oils are examples. The biocrude oils would be suitable for some uses as produced or for upgrading into gasoline-compatible fuels. In this paper an overview of biomass direct liquefaction research being sponsored by the US Department of Energy's Biomass Thermochemical Conversion Program is presented. 6 refs., 4 figs., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 6528539
• Report Number(s): PNL-SA-14672; CONF-870410-26; ON: DE87010865
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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