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Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals | 2020
Applicability of Torrefied Sunflower Husk Pellets in Small and Medium Scale Furnaces
Kienzl N, Margaritis N, Isemin R, Zaychenko V, Strasser C, Kourkoumpas DS, Grammelis P, Klimov D, Larina O, Sytchev G, Mikhalev A. Applicability of Torrefied Sunflower Husk Pellets in Small and Medium Scale. Waste and Biomass Valorization. 2020;275:122882.
The aim of this paper is to test the applicability of upgraded agricultural biomass feedstock such as torrefied sunflower husks during combustion in small and medium heating applications. Sunflower husk is formed in large quantities at enterprises producing sunflower oil and can be used as biofuel. However, big problems arise due to the low bulk density of husks and the rapid growth of ash deposits on the heating surfaces of boilers. In order to solve these problems, it was proposed to produce pellets from husks, and to subject these pellets to torrefaction. After torrefaction, net calorific value was increased by 29% while the risk of high temperature corrosion of boilers was reduced. Signs of ash softening neither occurred in combustion of raw nor in combustion of torrefied sunflower husk pellets. High aerosol emissions, already present in raw sunflower husk pellets, could not be mitigated by torrefaction. First combustion results at medium scale furnaces indicated that sunflower husk pellets (both raw and torrefied) in a commercial boiler < 400 kW, operated in a mode with low primary zone temperatures (< 850 °C), meet current emission limits. Regarding the future upcoming emission limits according to the European Medium Combustion Plant Directive, additional measures are required in order to comply with the dust limits.
Conference contributions | 2020
Erneuerbare in Österreich - Die Marktdiffusion im Lichte der Klima- und Energieziele
Biermayr P, Leonhartsberger K, Dißauer C; Eberl M, Enigl M, Fechner H, Lukas Fischer L, Fürnsinn B, Moidl S, Schmidl C, Strasser C, Weiss W, Wonisch P, Wopienka E. Erneuerbare in Österreich - Die Marktdiffusion im Lichte der Klima- und Energieziele. EnInnov 2020, 16. Symposium Energieinnovation (oral presentation). 2020.
Conference contributions | 2020
Experimental investigation of biomass based reducing agents for blast furnace ironmaking
Kienzl N, Strasser C, Deutsch R. Experimental investigation of biomass based reducing agents for blast furnace ironmaking. 6th Central European Biomass Conference (oral presentation). 2020.
Conference contributions | 2020
Mapping bioenergy retrofitting in Europe´s industry - BIOFIT first results
Reumerman P, Rutz D, Janssen R, Bacovsky D, Gröngröft A, Saastamoinen H, Mäki E, Karampinis E. Mapping bioenergy retrofitting in Europe´s industry - BIOFIT first results. 28th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (poster) 2020.
Books / Bookchapters | 2020
Technische Optionen für die Umrüstung und Nachrüstung von Industrien mit Bioenergie
Rutz D, Janssen R, Reumerman P, Spekreijse J, Matschegg D, Bacovsky D, et al. Technische Optionen für die Umrüstung und Nachrüstung von Industrien mit Bioenergie. WIP Renewable Energies.2020
Conference contributions | 2020
The Contribution of advanced renewable transport fuels to transport decarbonisation in 2030 and beyond
Bacovsky D, Laurikko J. The Contribution of advanced renewable transport fuels to transport decarbonisation in 2030 and beyond. 28th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (oral presentation) 2020.
In the light of climate change, there is an urgent need to decarbonize our societies. The transport sector is specifically challenging, as transport demand is still growing, and so are the sector´s GHG emissions. Several countries have set ambitious national targets for GHG reduction in the transport sector. These are often backed with policy measures for implementation of both advanced renewable transport fuels and electrification.
In a project set up jointly by two Technology Collaboration Programmes of the International Energy Agency, namely the IEA Bioenergy TCP and the Advanced Motor Fuels TCP, the contribution that advanced renewable transport fuels should make to the decarbonisation of the transport sector is assessed by means of country-specific assessments.
Conference contributions | 2019
Biomassevergasung als künftige Säule der Gasversorgung in Österreich
Strasser C. Biomassevergasung als künftige Säule der Gasversorgung in Österreich. 10. Internationale Anwenderkonferenz Biomassevergasung. Dec 2019.
Technical Reports | 2019
Machbarkeitsuntersuchung Methan aus Biomasse
Im Rahmen dieser zusammenfassenden Machbarkeitsstudie werden Untersuchungen zum Biomassepotential in Österreich im Jahr 2050 sowie der Synthese von BioSNG auf Basis der Biomassewirbelschichtvergasung durchgeführt. Dabei werden verschiedene Vergasungsverfahren, welche durch den Reaktortyp charakterisiert sind, dargestellt. Bedingt durch das homogene Temperaturprofil, welches in einem Wirbelschichtvergaser gegeben ist und die dadurch gegebene einfache Regelbarkeit des Prozesses, stellt sich die Wirbelschicht als vorteilhaft im Vergleich zu Flugstromvergasern dar, welche durch das hohe Temperaturniveau einen höheren technischen Aufwand mit sich bringen und daher für Anlagen mit großen Brennstoffwärmeleistungen zu bevorzugen sind. In weiterer Folge wird auf den DFB Prozess und dessen Weiterentwicklung, den G-Volution Vergaser eingegangen, welcher den Vorteil eines größeren einzusetzenden Brennstoffspektrums aufweist.
Conference contributions | 2019
Manufacturers' data vs. literature data - a comparison of LCI and LCA results for wood-burning residential heating systems
Rixrath D, Wartha C, Enigl E, Strasser C, Piringer G, Pali E. Manufacturers' data vs. literature data - a comparison of LCI and LCA results for wood-burning residential heating systems. SETAC 19 Conference (Poster). May 2019.
Conference contributions | 2019
Practical example: manufacturers’ data vs data from ecoinvent database – a comparison of LCI and LCA
Rixrath D, Wartha C, Enigl M, Strasser C, Piringer G. Practical example: manufacturers’ data vs data from ecoinvent database – a comparison of LCI and LCA. 15. Minisymposium Verfahrenstechnik MU Leoben (Poster). 2019.
Technical Reports | 2017
2016 Survey of Non-Starch Alcohol and Renewable Hydocarbon Biofuels Producers
Warner E, Bacovsky D, Schwab A. 2016 Survey of Non-Starch Alcohol and Renewable Hydocarbon Biofuels Producers. 2016 Survey of Non-Starch Alcohol and Renewable Hydocarbon Biofuels Producers. February 2017.
Conference Papers | 2017
A novel approach for the implementation of TORrefaction in Residential and COMmunal heating Boilers (TORRECOMB)
Kourkoumpa DS, Kienzl N, Isemin R, Strasser C, Nikolopoulus N, Margaritis N, Panagiotis G. A novel approach for the implementation of TORrefaction in Residential and COMmunal heating Boilers (TORRECOMB). 5th Central European Biomass Conference (Poster). January 2017, Graz, Austria.
Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals | 2017
Environmental trade-offs between residential oil-fired and wood pellet heating systems: forecast scenarios for Austria until 2030
Karner K, Kristöfel C, Enigl M, Strasser C, Schmid E. Environmental trade-offs between residential oil-fired and wood pellet heating systems: forecast scenarios for Austria until 2030. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. December 2017;80: 868-879.
Technical Reports | 2017
IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Report on State of the Technology of Algae Bioenergy
Bacovsky D, Sonnleitner A, Laurens L, McMillan JD. IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Report on State of the Technology of Algae Bioenergy. 5th Central European Biomass Conference, Workshop Highlights of Bioenergy Research 2017 (oral presentation). January 2017, Graz, Austria.
Conference Papers | 2017
Nitrogen Assessment in Small Scale Biomass Heating Systems
Enigl M, Strasser C, Hochbichler E, Schmidl C. Nitrogen Assessment in Small Scale Biomass Heating Systems. 25th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition (Poster). June 2017, Stockholm, Sweden.
Conference Papers | 2017
Novel concepts for CO2 utilisation to produce value added products
Sonnleitner A, Dißauer C, Martini S, Drosg B, Meixner K, Rachbauer L, Lazarova Z, Herwig C, Kinger G, Kofler I, Strasser C. Novel concepts for CO2 utilisation to produce value added products. 5th Central European Biomass Conference (Poster). January 2017, Graz, Austria.
Conference Papers | 2017
Optimisation of the post-consumer and demolition wood supply and value chain
Dißauer C, Kienzl N, Kunter A, Meirhofer M, Pointner C, Schwarzbauer P, Sommersacher P, Strasser C, Wellacher M. Optimisation of the post-consumer and demolition wood supply and value chain. 5th Central European Biomass Conference (Poster). January 2017, Graz, Austria.
Conference Papers | 2017
Pyrolysis of sewage sludge to produce fuels and chemical feedstock
Wartha C, Kranner R, Meirhofer M. Pyrolysis of sewage sludge to produce fuels and chemical feedstock. 5th Central European Biomass Conference (Poster). January 2017, Graz, Austria.
Technical Reports | 2016
Austria – Biofuels Technology, Research and Development
Bacovsky D, Sonnleitner A. Austria – Biofuels Technology, Research and Development. IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Newsletter. December 2016.
Technical Reports | 2016
Biofuels in transport
Bacovsky D. Biofuels in transport. WPC Guide to Biofuels. September 2016.
Conference Papers | 2016
Energetische Verwertung einer Feinfraktion aus der MBA durch pyrolytische Behandlung
Meirhofer M, Wartha C, Strasser C. Energetische Verwertung einer Feinfraktion aus der MBA durch pyrolytische Behandlung. Recy & DepoTech 2016 (poster). November 2016, Leoben, Austria.
Conference Papers | 2016
Harmonised Greenhouse Gas Calculations for Electricity, Heating and Cooling from Biomass
Ludwiczek N, Bacovsky D, Sonnleitner A, Strasser C. Harmonised Greenhouse Gas Calculations for Electricity, Heating and Cooling from Biomass. e-nova 2016 (oral presentation). November 2016, Pinkafeld, Austria.
Technical Reports | 2016
IEA Bioenergy Countries´ Report
Bacovsky D, Dissauer C, Enigl M, Ludwiczek N, Pointner C, Sonnleitner A, Verma VK. IEA Bioenergy Countries´ Report. IEA Bioenergy Countries´ Report. August 2016.
Other Publications | 2016
Market integration of wood fuels and heating oil
Kristöfel C, Strasser C, Schmid E, Morawetz UB. Market integration of wood fuels and heating oil. 24th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition (poster). June 2016, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Conference contributions | 2016
Overview on advanced biofuels technologies
Bacovsky D. Overview on advanced biofuels technologies. Bioenergy Australia 2016. November 2016, Brisbane, Australia.