Thermo‐chemical conversion of biomass and upgrading to biofuel: The Thermo‐Catalytic Reforming process – A review
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DOI: 10.1002/bbb.1980
Abstract: Thermo‐catalytic reforming (TCR®) is a promising conversion technology for the production of liquid bio‐fuels. The process is a proven opportunity to convert biological wastes and residues into hydrogen‐rich syngas, high‐quality oil, and char without volatiles.… read more here.
Keywords: thermo chemical; conversion; catalytic reforming; thermo catalytic ... See more keywords
Temperature-Induced Explosive Behaviour and Thermo-Chemical Damage on Pyrite-Bearing Limestones: Causes and Mechanisms
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DOI: 10.1007/s00603-020-02278-x
Abstract: In this investigation, two different varieties of ‘Prada’ limestones were studied: a dark grey texture, bearing quartz, clay minerals, organic matter and pyrites, and a light grey texture with little or no presence of such… read more here.
Keywords: pyrite bearing; chemical damage; thermo chemical; damage ... See more keywords
A case study for a cost-benefit-based, stepwise optimization of thermo-chemical WAS pre-treatment for anaerobic digestion
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DOI: 10.1007/s10163-016-0577-x
Abstract: Waste-activated sludge (WAS) may be considered a resource generated by wastewater treatment plants and used for biogas-generation but it requires pre-treatment (PT) for enhanced biogas-yields and reduced WAS disposal costs. To date, a number of… read more here.
Keywords: cost benefit; treatment; thermo chemical; cost ... See more keywords
Experimental study on thermo-chemical behavior of PHWR fuel channel under slumped fuel pin condition
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2021.108405
Abstract: Abstract The safe operation of the reactor is compromised under postulated accident events. The events may originate from single or multiple failures. LOCA, along with the unavailability of ECCS, is one such multiple failure event.… read more here.
Keywords: slumped fuel; fuel channel; fuel; thermo chemical ... See more keywords
Valorization of disposable COVID-19 mask through the thermo-chemical process
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.126658
Abstract: Abstract It becomes common to wear a disposable face mask to protect from coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) amid this pandemic. However, massive generations of contaminated face mask cause environmental concerns because current disposal processes (i.e.,… read more here.
Keywords: mask; pyrolysis; covid; process ... See more keywords
Thermo-chemical engines: Unexploited high-potential energy converters
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2020.113685
Abstract: Abstract Thermal engines, particularly closed power cycles, are currently a focus of many studies mainly because they represent the only way to exploit renewable thermal energy. To increase the exploitation of available thermal sources, this… read more here.
Keywords: engines unexploited; unexploited high; thermo chemical; chemical engines ... See more keywords
RDF incineration modelling trough thermo-chemical conversion and gaseous combustion coupling
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.07.142
Abstract: The present work is focused on a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model of a real-scale waste-to-energy plant, accounting for the coupling between thermo-chemical conversion of solid Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) and gaseous combustion of released syngas.… read more here.
Keywords: chemical conversion; conversion; model; gaseous combustion ... See more keywords
Effect of advanced intake valve closing on the thermo-chemical characteristics of the homogeneous combustion in a DME fueled HCCI engine
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2020.117700
Abstract: Abstract This numerical study was performed to analyze the thermo-chemical characteristics of homogeneous combustion on the effect of advanced intake valve closing timing in a DME fueled HCCI engine. To achieve this, the engine simulation… read more here.
Keywords: engine; combustion; effect; thermo chemical ... See more keywords
Thermo-chemical conversion for production of levulinic and formic acids from glucosamine
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2017.12.016
Abstract: Abstract Glucosamine is a monomer of chitin/chitosan, which is a renewable aquatic resource and the second most abundant biopolymer on the Earth. Moreover, methanesulfonic acid (MSA) is known as an eco-friendly green catalyst. In this… read more here.
Keywords: levulinic formic; production; conversion; formic acids ... See more keywords
Analyzing the effects of reaction temperature on photo-thermo chemical synergetic catalytic water splitting under full-spectrum solar irradiation: An experimental and thermodynamic investigation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.03.194
Abstract: Abstract Photocatalysts currently in use are only able to utilize very small part of the solar spectrum that arrives at the earth's surface (mainly ultraviolet light). Most of the photons that are not absorbed by… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; photo thermo; thermo chemical; reaction ... See more keywords
An inverse analysis approach for the identification of the hygro-thermo-chemical model parameters of concrete
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2018.01.035
Abstract: Abstract Hygro-thermo-chemical models provide useful representations of the mechanisms of moisture transport and temperature variations that take place in concrete structures and that can influence their durability and service behaviour. Several material parameters need to… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; hygro thermo; inverse analysis; thermo chemical ... See more keywords