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Abstract: In this investigation, coal pellets were combusted using a high temperature oxidizer with varying oxygen concentration, using a small scale batch reactor able to preheat the oxidizer to 1273K. In base of the experimental results, the influence of oxygen concentration on the ignition mechanism, the solid temperature inside the particle at the moment of ignition, the mass lost at the moment of the ignition and ignition time is analyzed and discussed. A theoretical basis for the division of the conditions tested into three ignition regimes is developed and a formula for the prediction of the ignition time directly from the material and oxidizer temperature and oxygen concentration is proposed. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The promising properties of torrefied biomass provide a valid co-firing option for large percentage biomass utilization in existing coal-fired boilers. Torrefied biomass is expected to have a better combustion stability than raw biomass and similar to that of coal. The present work will characterizes the oxidation properties of torrefied biomass char and compare with that of raw biomass char. The studied two chars are produced from raw and torrefied biomass in an Isothermal Plug Flow Reactor (IPFR) at high temperature and high heating rate, a sufficient residence time is applied for the completion of the high temperature devolatilization. Char oxidation tests are carried out in the IPFR by varying temperature, oxygen concentration and residence time. The reactivity of two studied chars are analyzed and compared with referenced biomass char and coal char, and the impact of torrefaction on char reactivity is also discussed in this paper. Finally, the char oxidation kinetic parameters are determined using a parameter optimization method, and the obtained kinetics are examined by comparing the experimental and predicted mass conversions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Highlights: [•] Biomasses were devolatilized at high temperatures and high heating rates. [•] Biomass decreases its reactivity after torrefaction. [•] The kinetic parameters of torrefied biomasses were determined. [•] CO and H2 are main released volatiles during devolatilization of torrefied biomass. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Highlights: [•] CaO shows a good capacity of CO2 adsorption at devolatilization stage of MSW. [•] CaO acted as a catalyst both in MSW devolatilization and char steam gasification. [•] Good dispersion and mobility of calcium in char were observed. [•] Catalytic mechanism during devolatilization and char gasification were discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]