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Phases’ characteristics of poultry litter hydrothermal carbonization under a range of process parameters.

Authors :
Mau, Vivian
Quance, Julie
Posmanik, Roy
Gross, Amit
Source :
Bioresource Technology. Nov2016, Vol. 219, p632-642. 11p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The aim of this work was to study the hydrothermal carbonization of poultry litter under a range of process parameters. Experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of HTC of poultry litter under a range of operational parameters (temperature, reaction time, and solids concentration) on the formation and characteristics of its phases. Results showed production of a hydrochar with caloric value of 24.4 MJ/kg, similar to sub-bituminous coal. The gaseous phase consisted mainly of CO 2 . However, significant amounts of H 2 S dictate the need for (further) treatment. The process also produced an aqueous phase with chemical characteristics suggesting its possible use as a liquid fertilizer. Temperature had the most significant effect on processes and product formation. Solids concentration was not a significant factor once dilution effects were considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09608524
Volume :
219
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Bioresource Technology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
117895362
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2016.08.027