Modeling pyrolysis oil production in an entrained-flow reactor

Abstract

Experimental oil yields obtained from the operation of an entrained-flow pyrolysis reactor using oak as the feed are presented. In addition, a model of the reactor based on the numerical solution of simultaneous differential equations is discussed. Model predictions for oil yields are given and compared with experimental results. Although the maximum oil yield for all experimental runs reported is 51%, the model indicates that oil yields as high as 60% are possible.