What is PD CEN/TR 17103 - Fast pyrolysis bio-oils for stationary internal combustion engines — Quality determination about?
PD CEN/TR 17103 is a technical report, which describes the key properties of fast pyrolysis bio-oils and their importance to the fuel quality for use in stationary internal combustion engines.
Internal combustion engine (ICE) in the scope of PD CEN/TR 17103 means a type of engine in which heat energy and mechanical energy is produced inside the engine. ICE includes compression ignition engines (diesel engines) and gas turbines. Attention is drawn to differences, especially in those properties, which can have an effect on the required engine performance, such as ash, acidity, viscosity, combustion properties, and sulfur content.
In addition to the quality requirements and related test methods for FPBO, further instructions on storage (Annex A), sampling (Clause 4), and materials compatibility (Annex B) are given in PD CEN/TR 17103.
Who is PD CEN/TR 17103 - Fast pyrolysis bio-oils for stationary internal combustion engines — Quality determination for?
PD CEN/TR 17103 on fast pyrolysis bio-oils for stationary internal combustion engines — quality determination is useful for:
- Petroleum industry
- Testing houses and laboratories
- Bio-oils industry
- Manufacturers of internal combustion engines
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 17103 - Fast pyrolysis bio-oils for stationary internal combustion engines — Quality determination?
The European Union is promoting the use of renewable energy. Liquid biofuels have rarely been used for CHP applications with the exception of vegetable oils which in some cases have been used in combined heat and power (CHP) applications and several boiler manufacturers promote its use. However, given the demand for biodiesel for the transport sector little uptake has been reported for biodiesel in the CHP sector.
Fast pyrolysis bio-oils (FPBO) or fast pyrolysis liquids are completely different from conventional fossil fuels both in their physical properties and chemical composition. They are brownish liquids with a distinct and smoky odour. They can be produced from woody biomass and agrobiomass (herbaceous) and there is a wide range of reactor types suitable for fast pyrolysis bio-oil production. Contrary to fossil fuels, they are highly polar, mainly water-soluble containing typically about 25 % (m/m) (on wet basis) water, are acidic in nature, dense, and viscous liquids, very poorly or not miscible with hydrocarbons.
PD CEN/TR 17103 provides guidance for determining the quality for pyrolysis oil replacing fuel oils in stationary internal combustion engines to enhance its performance.a
