Biofuel Production via Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Algae provides an in-depth review of hydrothermal liquefaction processes, focusing on biofuel production from algae. The book is divided into two main parts that explore experimental and modeling aspects of the process. It covers reaction kinetics, process design, simulations, and materials and methods. With specialized chapters on various topics, the book offers a comprehensive introduction to hydrothermal liquefaction, detailing processes for different feedstocks, product characterization, by-products, recent advancements, and key issues in the technology. The book also evaluates biocrude production potential from algae, discussing the impact of operating parameters and supported by experimental data.
Pre-treatment methods, mathematical and statistical techniques for model building, kinetic modeling, and simulation of hydrothermal liquefaction processes are explained in-depth. An economic evaluation assesses feasibility and commercial potential while exergy analysis aims to improve thermodynamic performance. Environmental and sustainability issues are also addressed, with the final chapter presenting real-world case studies of hydrothermal liquefaction projects.
1. 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. 2. Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of biomass - p. 25 3. 2.1 Historical approach of HTL for biofuel production - p. 26 4. 2.2 Parameters affecting the HTL process - p. 27 5. 2.3 HTL product characterization and application - p. 45 6. 2.4 Exergy analysis - p. 52 7. 2.5 Economic analysis - p. 53 8. 2.6 Recent advances in HTL - p. 56 9. 2.7 Key issues in HTL technology - p. 71 10. 3. Reaction kinetics of HTL - p. 95 11. 4. HTL process design and simulation - p. 139 12. 5. HTL experiments on algae - p. 181 13. 5.1 Materials and methods - p. 182 14. 5.2 Method of experiment - p. 186 15. 5.3 Experimental design - p. 188 16. 5.4 Microwave and ultrasonic pretreatment of HTL - p. 191 17. 5.5 Results and discussion - p. 193 18. 6. Environmental and sustainability evaluation of HTL - p. 255 19. 7. Worldwide HTL projects - p. 277 20. Index - p. 287
Biofuel Production via Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Algae provides an in-depth review of hydrothermal liquefaction processes, focusing on biofuel production from algae. The book is divided into two main parts that explore experimental and modeling aspects of the process. It covers reaction kinetics, process design, simulations, and materials and methods. With specialized chapters on various topics, the book offers a comprehensive introduction to hydrothermal liquefaction, detailing processes for different feedstocks, product characterization, by-products, recent advancements, and key issues in the technology. The book also evaluates biocrude production potential from algae, discussing the impact of operating parameters and supported by experimental data.
Pre-treatment methods, mathematical and statistical techniques for model building, kinetic modeling, and simulation of hydrothermal liquefaction processes are explained in-depth. An economic evaluation assesses feasibility and commercial potential while exergy analysis aims to improve thermodynamic performance. Environmental and sustainability issues are also addressed, with the final chapter presenting real-world case studies of hydrothermal liquefaction projects.
1. 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. 2. Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of biomass - p. 25 3. 2.1 Historical approach of HTL for biofuel production - p. 26 4. 2.2 Parameters affecting the HTL process - p. 27 5. 2.3 HTL product characterization and application - p. 45 6. 2.4 Exergy analysis - p. 52 7. 2.5 Economic analysis - p. 53 8. 2.6 Recent advances in HTL - p. 56 9. 2.7 Key issues in HTL technology - p. 71 10. 3. Reaction kinetics of HTL - p. 95 11. 4. HTL process design and simulation - p. 139 12. 5. HTL experiments on algae - p. 181 13. 5.1 Materials and methods - p. 182 14. 5.2 Method of experiment - p. 186 15. 5.3 Experimental design - p. 188 16. 5.4 Microwave and ultrasonic pretreatment of HTL - p. 191 17. 5.5 Results and discussion - p. 193 18. 6. Environmental and sustainability evaluation of HTL - p. 255 19. 7. Worldwide HTL projects - p. 277 20. Index - p. 287
