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An
Advanced Concept for Efficient and Cost-Effective Biomass Drying--Manufacturing
and Technology Conversion International, Inc., 6001 Chemical Road, Baltimore, MD
21226; 410-354-0420, www.tri-inc.net
Dr.
Mrs.
Amal Mansour, Business Official,
DOE
Grant No. DE-FG02-03ER83707
Amount:
$749,905
There
is a national interest in the efficient, economical and enhanced utilization of
biomass as an energy resource. Consequently,
there is a need for the development of a feedstock-flexible, modular, biomass
drying system that can cater to the local market drivers in an efficient, safe
and environmentally responsible manner. This project will develop a pulsed
combustion drying system for biomass. The
technical and engineering feasibility was established in Phase I through
successful experimental and analytical studies.
The innovative pulse combustion drying system was shown to be potentially
superior to conventional drying systems in efficiency, environmental
performance, and cost. Phase II will
develop and field test a prototype biomass drying system, generate process
characterization data for scale-up and commercialization, and prepare for
launching the technology in a Phase III demonstration.
Commercial
Applications and Other Benefits as
described by awardee: Deployment
of the novel, cost-effective, environmentally benign, and efficient biomass
drying system should enhance biomass utilization, promote energy savings, and
reduce pollutant emissions.