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US 2023/0193149 A1Published application
Method for producing combustible pellets by improved steam cracking using heterogeneous biomass
AssigneeEuropeenne De Biomasse
InventorsAdriana Quintero-Marquez, Jean-Luc Despres, Frédéric Matel
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Abstract
The production of steam-cracked biomass in the form of black pellets in the field of solid biofuels. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to the production of black pellets from a heterogeneous biomass. The aim of the present disclosure is to produce black pellets having good mechanical strength, good water resistance and an increased calorific value.
Claims9
A method for producing combustible black pellets, comprising:
- continuously steam cracking biomass at a humidity level of between 5% and 27% by weight to form steam-cracked biomass comprising at least 50% by weight of pulverulent compounds with a section of less than 0.5 millimeters, and at least 10% by weight of fibrous compounds having a length greater than 1 millimeter, without additives;
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- pelletizing the steam-cracked biomass.
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