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Continuous Synthesis of Diesel Fuel from Wood


We have succeeded in a continuous synthesis of diesel fuel from woody biomass in laboratory scale. The new process consists of pressurized gasification, gas cleaning with activated carbon at high temperature, and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. As this process does not have gas compression and reheating process, compact and portable plants are expected. The portable plants are economical since the cost for wood collection can be reduced.

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Figure : Conventional process and novel process

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AIST TODAY Vol.6, No.7 (2006) p.18-19



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