Hydrogen production from biomass via an iron oxide thermochemical cycle. Issue 6 (2nd November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Self, S. J.; Reddy, B. V.; Rosen, M. A.
• Is Part Of: Biofuels. Volume 8:Issue 6(2017)
• Page Start: 709
• Page End: 716
• Publication Date: 2017-11-02
• Subjects: Hydrogen -- biomass -- chemical looping combustion -- iron oxide -- hydrogen energy -- carbon dioxide separation; Biomass energy -- Periodicals; 662.8805
• DOI: 10.1080/17597269.2016.1221295
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1759-7269

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The performance of hydrogen production using various types of biomass in an iron oxide-based thermochemical energy conversion system is assessed and compared. Since biomass, although abundant in supply, contains carbon, a mechanism for carbon capture and sequester could be used if greenhouse gas emissions are to be avoided (going beyond the neutrality of biomass in this regard). This is facilitated in the iron oxide based system because it enables separate streams for hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Hydrogen production trends are compared for various biomass inputs. The effects on hydrogen production are investigated for fuel moisture content. Simulation techniques are used. It is observed that a 10% moisture content in the source fuel eliminates the possibility of hydrogen production from low-grade biomass within the available energy region.