Influence of temperature and alumina catalyst on pyrolysis of corncob

ATEŞ F., Isikdag M. A.

FUEL, vol.88, no.10, pp.1991-1997, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 88 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.fuel.2009.03.008
  • Journal Name: FUEL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1991-1997
  • Keywords: Corncob, Catalyst, Pyrolysis, Fuel, Chemical raw materials, BIOMASS FAST PYROLYSIS, FIXED-BED REACTOR, BIO-OIL, TRANSPORTATION FUELS, HYDROCARBONS, CHEMICALS, SAMPLES, BEHAVIOR, WASTES, ENERGY
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Corncob has been investigated as an alternative feedstock to obtain fuels and chemicals via pyrolysis in fixed-bed reactor. The influence of pyrolysis temperature in the range 300-800 degrees C as well as the catalyst effects on the products was investigated in detail and the obtained results were compared. The results indicated that a maximum oil yield of 22.2% was obtained at a moderate temperature of 600 degrees C. The oil yield was reduced when the temperature was increased from 600 to 800 degrees C, whereas the gas yield increased.