Search for dissertations about: "sawdust"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 33 swedish dissertations containing the word sawdust.
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16. Fast pyrolysis of biomass : primary products and reaction pathways
Abstract : Pyrolysis of biomass to produce liquid fuel and chemicals has been considered as an alternativeto fossil fuel because biomass has a lower environmental impact; moreover, it is renewable andcould be sustainable. However, the process of bio-oil production involves a series of complexchemical reactions which are dependent on the biomass feedstock and composition,temperature, heating rate as well as residence time. READ MORE
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17. Understanding the Influence of Wood Extractives on Off-Gassing during Storage of Wood Pellets
Abstract : Wood pellets have become a solid biomass fuel of choice because they are a standardized product with known quality properties. However, the self-heating and off-gassing tendencies during storage of wood pellets threatens the consistency of the pellets’ quality properties. READ MORE
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18. Characterization, toxicity and treatment of wood leachate generated outdoors by the wood-based industry
Abstract : Wood is a natural raw material, and would hardly be considered a risk to the environment. However, the handling of wood materials on an industrial scale has been shown to have a negative impact on water bodies that run-off from industrial sites that process wood-based materials. READ MORE
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19. Sustainable production of bio-energy products in the sawmill industry
Abstract : One of the great challenges facing society is to convert theglobal energy system to a sustainable process. Currently, 80%of the world´s energy is supplied through the combustionof fossil fuels. Not only are the fossil resources limited, theutilisation also increases the level of greenhouse gases in theatmosphere. READ MORE
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20. Mild Wet Torrefaction and Characterization of Woody Biomass from Mozambique for Thermal Applications
Abstract : Mozambique has vast forestry resources and also considerable biomass waste material such as bagasse, rice husks, sawdust, coconut husks and shells, cashew nut shell and lump charcoal waste. The potential of the total residues from the agricultural sector and the forest industry is estimated to be approximately 13 PJ. READ MORE