Sustainable Biofuel Production for Compatibility with Conventional Refining Technologies
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https://doi.org/10.64882/ijrt.v14.iS2.1202Keywords:
FCC, Biofuels, biomass, pyrolysisAbstract
The text describes the exploration of various process schemes for producing second-generation biofuels, focusing on reducing the high investment costs associated with gasification followed by Fischer–Tropsch synthesis. Three pilot-scale approaches are presented: Catalytic pyrolysis of biomass using fluid catalytic cracking zeolitic catalysts at moderate temperatures, with results showing the impact of the catalyst on yields of coke, gas, and liquid products-processing gas oil mixed with hydrotreated biomass pyrolysis liquids in FCC units, demonstrating technical viability depending on the biomass liquid concentration. Co-hydro processing vacuum gas oil with sunflower oil to produce mid-distillate biofuels such as gasoline and diesel, with discussion on catalysts and process conditions. These approaches aim to produce high-quality biofuels compatible with existing fossil fuel infrastructure but with potentially lower investment costs compared to traditional gasification and Fischer–Tropsch routes. If you would like, I can help summarize, explain further, or assist with specific questions on this topic.
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