Renewable hydrocarbon fuels from hydrothermal liquefaction: A techno-economic analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/bbb.1831
Abstract: This study demonstrates the economic feasibility of producing renewable transportation drop-in fuels from lignocellulosic biomass through hydrothermal liquefaction and upgrading. An Aspen Plus® process model is developed based on extensive experimental data to document a… read more here.
Keywords: renewable hydrocarbon; scenario; analysis; liquefaction ... See more keywords
An ejector‐enhanced re‐liquefaction process (EERP) for liquid ethylene vessels
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DOI: 10.1002/er.3658
Abstract: Summary For liquid ethylene gas (LEG) vessels, developing high-efficient re-liquefaction plant to handle the continuously yielded boil-off gas (BOG) could significantly improve its energy efficiency. In this study, an ejector enhanced re-liquefaction process (EERP) for… read more here.
Keywords: ethylene; ejector; liquefaction; liquefaction process ... See more keywords
Effect of cosolvent and addition of catalyst (HZSM‐5) on hydrothermal liquefaction of macroalgae
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DOI: 10.1002/er.4843
Abstract: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of the direct liquefaction of macroalgae in an autoclave reactor (50 mL) possessing water and ethanol as cosolvent. The reaction conditions such as duration, temperature, algae/solvent ratio,… read more here.
Keywords: hydrothermal liquefaction; liquefaction; catalyst hzsm; bio oil ... See more keywords
Structural changes of Zhundong coal matrix induced by thermal treatment and its effects on oil yield in direct coal liquefaction
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DOI: 10.1002/er.7261
Abstract: Sodium‐rich coals are suitable raw materials for direct coal liquefaction (DCL). However, sodium species in coals, especially exchangeable ones, can significantly reduce oil yield. In this work, to increase oil yield in direct liquefaction of… read more here.
Keywords: liquefaction; coal; oil yield; treated coals ... See more keywords
Liquefaction of alder wood as the source of renewable and sustainable polyols for preparation of polyurethane resins
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DOI: 10.1007/s00226-019-01152-6
Abstract: Liquefaction of wood-based biomass gives different polyol properties depending on the reagents used. In this article, alder wood sawdust was liquefied with glycerol and poly(ethylene glycol) solvents. Liquefaction reactions were carried out at temperatures of… read more here.
Keywords: polyurethane resins; wood; liquefaction; alder wood ... See more keywords
Performance evaluation of hybrid GA–SVM and GWO–SVM models to predict earthquake-induced liquefaction potential of soil: a multi-dataset investigation
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DOI: 10.1007/s00366-021-01418-3
Abstract: The prediction of the potential of soil liquefaction induced by the earthquake is a vital task in construction engineering and geotechnical engineering. To provide a possible solution to such problems, this paper proposes two support… read more here.
Keywords: svm; performance; gwo svm; liquefaction ... See more keywords
Macro- and micro-mechanical investigations on liquefaction behaviour of granular material under bi-directional simple shear
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DOI: 10.1007/s10035-021-01155-w
Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive study of initial- and re-liquefaction behaviour of granular material under bi-directional simple shear by conducting experiments and numerical simulations based on the discrete element method (DEM). In the initial liquefaction… read more here.
Keywords: simple shear; granular material; liquefaction; liquefaction behaviour ... See more keywords
Random field-based regional liquefaction hazard mapping — data inference and model verification using a synthetic digital soil field
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DOI: 10.1007/s10064-017-1071-y
Abstract: Geostatistical tools and random field models have been increasingly used in recent liquefaction mapping studies. However, a systematic verification and assessment of random field models has yet to be taken, and implications of various random… read more here.
Keywords: random field; field; liquefaction; model ... See more keywords
Liquefaction response of loose gassy marine sand sediments under cyclic loading
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DOI: 10.1007/s10064-017-1164-7
Abstract: Gassy sediments have often been encountered in the marine seabed, and they have different features from common saturated and unsaturated soil. By developing and improving an effective methodology, triaxial gassy sand specimens with different initial… read more here.
Keywords: sand; liquefaction response; liquefaction; gas ... See more keywords
Evaluation of liquefaction potential in an intermountain Quaternary lacustrine basin (Fucino basin, central Italy)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10518-017-0201-z
Abstract: In this study, we analyse the susceptibility to liquefaction of the Pozzone site, which is located on the northern side of the Fucino lacustrine basin in central Italy. In 1915, this region was struck by… read more here.
Keywords: lacustrine; liquefaction; basin central; liquefaction potential ... See more keywords
Numerical simulations of liquefaction on an ordinary building during Italian (20 May 2012) earthquake
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DOI: 10.1007/s10518-019-00666-5
Abstract: Soil liquefaction has been observed during the earthquake on May 20, 2012 M5.9 that shock Emilia Romagna (Italy). It is one example of moderate earthquakes yielding extensive liquefaction-related phenomena that induced damage, disruption of function… read more here.
Keywords: may 2012; liquefaction; numerical simulations; building ... See more keywords