What is BS EN 16900 - Fast pyrolysis bio-oils for industrial boilers —Requirements and test methods about?
BS EN 16900 specifies requirements and test methods for fast pyrolysis bio-oils for boiler use at industrial scale (>1 MW thermal capacity), not for domestic use. Two different grades are specified.
It is recommended to draw attention to differences especially in those properties, which can have an effect on the required flue gas treatment system, such as ash, nitrogen, and sulfur content. National and local regulations determine the requirements for flue gas treatment system.
In addition to the quality requirements and test methods for fast pyrolysis bio-oils, further instructions on storage (Annex A), sampling, and materials compatibility (Annex B) are given in BS EN 16900.
Who is BS EN 16900 - Fast pyrolysis bio-oils for industrial boilers —Requirements and test methods for?
BS EN 16900 on Fast pyrolysis bio-oils for industrial boilers —Requirements and test methods is useful for:
- Biofuels industry
- Industrial boiler plants
- Regulatory authorities
- Safety department
Why should you use BS EN 16900 - Fast pyrolysis bio-oils for industrial boilers —Requirements and test methods ?
Fast pyrolysis bio-oils (FPBO) or fast pyrolysis liquids are completely different from petroleum 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 agro biomass (herbaceous[2]) and there is a wide range of reactor types are 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) of water, acidic in nature, dense, and are viscous liquids, very poorly or not miscible with hydrocarbons [3, 6, 18, 19].
One option for replacing fossil fuels and feedstocks is fast pyrolysis bio-oil (pyrolysis liquid) from plant residues. Fast pyrolysis liquid is a potential source of revenue for businesses that have biomass residues on side. Once produced, bio-oils can be shipped, stored, and used in the same way that conventional liquid fuels can, once their specific fuel properties are considered.
BS EN 16900 provides guidance on requirements and test methods for fast pyrolysis bio-fuels, transport and general safety requirements, storage for safely and efficiently using these fast pyrolysis bio-fuels for boiler use at industrial scale.