Mathematical modelling of primary and secondary pyrolysis: State of the art

Abstract

Pyrolysis process converts biomass into liquid, gaseous and solid fuels. Chemical kinetics play a key role in explaining the characteristics of pyrolysis reactions and developing mathematical models. Many studies have been undertaken to understand the kinetics of biomass pyrolysis; however, due to the heterogeneity of biomass and the complexity of the chemical and physical changes that occur during pyrolysis, it is difficult to develop a simple kinetic model that is applicable in every case. In this review, different methods to describe biomass primary and secondary pyrolysis with different types of kinetic mechanisms are discussed.

Keywords

• pyrolisis
• kinetics
• mathematical modeling