Miscanthus × Giganteus straw and pellets as sustainable fuels |
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Authors: | Salvatore Collura Bruno Azambre Gisèle Finqueneisel Thierry Zimny Jean Victor Weber |
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Institution: | (1) Laboratoire de Chimie et Applications, Université Paul Verlaine-Metz, Rue Victor Demange, 57500 Saint-Avold, France |
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Abstract: | In this paper we present, for the first time, data on the combustion of Miscanthus × Giganteus straw and pellets. We found that the heating value of Miscanthus is 17.744 MJ/kg. The gaseous emission indices of SO2, NO
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and total organic carbon (TOC) in the exhaust are reported and compared with the European standards for biomass boilers. On the basis of our results, it is possible to evaluate a net energy yield between 152 and 326 MJ/hectare/year for the cultivation of Miscanthus with an energy balance estimated to be in the range of 7.7–15.4. According to the presented results, it seems reasonable to consider Miscanthus as a promising candidate as alternative fuel. |
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Keywords: | Renewable energy Biomass Miscanthus Combustion Pellets Straw European standards EN 303-5 |
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