The kinetics of pyrolysis of large wood samples--up to 27 mm--has been studied by isothermal thermogravimetric analysis. Rate of weight loss can be represented by a first order Arrhenius-type equation, with an activation energy of 125 kJ/mole. The temperature inside the wood sample is given by...

For producing fuel by the liquefaction of wood, it would be reasonable to use a raw material in the form of large granules instead of sawdust or powder. In this paper, a simple mathematical model, for the solvolysis of wood dowels of various diameters in acidified phenol is described. The...

The pyrolysis of wood macrocylinders is studied using a pressurized thermobalance. The experiments carried out on the influence of temperature, pressure and gas velocity show that the pyrolysis appears to be dependent on the temperature, and to a lesser extent on the pressure, which would have...

Access to energy is known as a key issue for poverty reduction. Electrification rate of sub-Saharan countries is one of the lowest among the developing countries. However, this part of the world has natural energy resources that could help raising its access to energy, then its economic...