Production of clean agro-pellet commodities (CAPCOM) from agro-residues

K.P.H. Meesters; P. Abelha; P. Kroon; M. Saric; L. Paz; I.V. Gursel; J.W. Van Groenestijn

doi:10.5071/29thEUBCE2021-3DO.6.4

Production of clean agro-pellet commodities (CAPCOM) from agro-residues

K.P.H. Meesters^*, P. Abelha, P. Kroon, M. Saric, L. Paz, I.V. Gursel, J.W. Van Groenestijn

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Abstract

Large quantities of biomass will be needed to feed the biobased economy. Use of crops and wood may cause (indirect) land use change related greenhouse gas emissions. Agro-residues could be an interesting alternative. However, several issues are hindering efficient application: High potassium and chlorine content and low bulk density are the most important issues. In this research, a series of processes is proposed to overcome these issues. Through a combination of extraction (to remove potassium and chlorine), steam treatment and pelleting, Clean Agro-Pellet Commodities(CAPCOMs) were produced. The pellets showed improved handling properties. Combustion tests showed improved ash melting behavior, reduced fouling of heat exchangers and low emissions of NOx and fines. Fermentation tests showed that pellets produced at low severity factors were easily hydrolized and fermented to produce ethanol at normal yields. Some inhibition was seen with undiluted hydrolysates. Based on the results a techno-economical evaluation showed that pellets from agro-residues could be produced and transported at a cost of around 6 EURO/GJHHV. Sustainability analysis revealed that pellets could be produced with GHG emissions of 3 to 6.4 kgCO_2eq/GJLHV. Via the combination of processes described in this paper, a huge potential of nowadays unused biomass can be made applicable for the bioeconomy.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Biomass Conversion to Intermediate Bioenergy Carriers, Sustainable Biofuels and Bio-Based Products
Subtitle of host publication	Production of Thermally Treated Solid Fuels
Editors	P. Manguin, M. Scarlat, A. Grassi
Place of Publication	Florence
Publisher	ETA-Florence Renewable Energies
Pages	791-794
ISBN (Print)	9788889407219
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5071/29thEUBCE2021-3DO.6.4
Publication status	Published - 29 Apr 2021
Event	29th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, EUBCE 2021 - Virtual, Online Duration: 26 Apr 2021 → 29 Apr 2021

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Name	European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings
Publisher	ETA-Florence Renewable Energies
ISSN (Print)	2282-5819

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Conference	29th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, EUBCE 2021
City	Virtual, Online
Period	26/04/21 → 29/04/21

Keywords

Agro-industrial residues
Agro-pellet
Alkali
CO reduction
Fermentation
Pretreatment

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Meesters, K. P. H., Abelha, P., Kroon, P., Saric, M., Paz, L., Gursel, I. V., & Van Groenestijn, J. W. (2021). Production of clean agro-pellet commodities (CAPCOM) from agro-residues. In P. Manguin, M. Scarlat, & A. Grassi (Eds.), Biomass Conversion to Intermediate Bioenergy Carriers, Sustainable Biofuels and Bio-Based Products: Production of Thermally Treated Solid Fuels (pp. 791-794). (European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings). ETA-Florence Renewable Energies. https://doi.org/10.5071/29thEUBCE2021-3DO.6.4

Meesters, K.P.H. ; Abelha, P. ; Kroon, P. et al. / Production of clean agro-pellet commodities (CAPCOM) from agro-residues. Biomass Conversion to Intermediate Bioenergy Carriers, Sustainable Biofuels and Bio-Based Products: Production of Thermally Treated Solid Fuels. editor / P. Manguin ; M. Scarlat ; A. Grassi. Florence : ETA-Florence Renewable Energies, 2021. pp. 791-794 (European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings).

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Meesters, KPH, Abelha, P, Kroon, P, Saric, M, Paz, L, Gursel, IV & Van Groenestijn, JW 2021, Production of clean agro-pellet commodities (CAPCOM) from agro-residues. in P Manguin, M Scarlat & A Grassi (eds), Biomass Conversion to Intermediate Bioenergy Carriers, Sustainable Biofuels and Bio-Based Products: Production of Thermally Treated Solid Fuels. European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings, ETA-Florence Renewable Energies, Florence, pp. 791-794, 29th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, EUBCE 2021, Virtual, Online, 26/04/21. https://doi.org/10.5071/29thEUBCE2021-3DO.6.4

Production of clean agro-pellet commodities (CAPCOM) from agro-residues. / Meesters, K.P.H.; Abelha, P.; Kroon, P. et al.
Biomass Conversion to Intermediate Bioenergy Carriers, Sustainable Biofuels and Bio-Based Products: Production of Thermally Treated Solid Fuels. ed. / P. Manguin; M. Scarlat; A. Grassi. Florence: ETA-Florence Renewable Energies, 2021. p. 791-794 (European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings).

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Meesters KPH, Abelha P, Kroon P, Saric M, Paz L, Gursel IV et al. Production of clean agro-pellet commodities (CAPCOM) from agro-residues. In Manguin P, Scarlat M, Grassi A, editors, Biomass Conversion to Intermediate Bioenergy Carriers, Sustainable Biofuels and Bio-Based Products: Production of Thermally Treated Solid Fuels. Florence: ETA-Florence Renewable Energies. 2021. p. 791-794. (European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings). doi: 10.5071/29thEUBCE2021-3DO.6.4

Production of clean agro-pellet commodities (CAPCOM) from agro-residues

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