Energy Conversion Loop: A Testbed for Nuclear Hybrid Energy Systems Use in Biomass Pyrolysis
Verner, Kelley Marie. (2017). Energy Conversion Loop: A Testbed for Nuclear Hybrid Energy Systems Use in Biomass Pyrolysis. Theses and Dissertations Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections. https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/etd/items/verner_idaho_0089n_11140.html
- Title:
- Energy Conversion Loop: A Testbed for Nuclear Hybrid Energy Systems Use in Biomass Pyrolysis
- Author:
- Verner, Kelley Marie
- Date:
- 2017
- Keywords:
- biofuels nuclear energy nuclear hybrid energy systems process heat pyrolysis
- Program:
- Biological & Agricultural Engineering
- Subject Category:
- Engineering
- Abstract:
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Nuclear hybrid energy systems are a possible solution for contemporary energy challenges. Nuclear energy produces electricity without greenhouse gas emissions. However, nuclear power production is not as flexible as electrical grids demand and renewables create highly variable electricity. Nuclear hybrid energy systems are able to address both of these problems. Wasted heat can be used in processes such as desalination, hydrogen production, or biofuel production. This research explores the possible uses of nuclear process heat in bio-oil production via biomass pyrolysis. The energy conversion loop is a testbed designed and built to mimic the heat from a nuclear reactor. Small scale biomass pyrolysis experiments were performed and compared to results from the energy conversion loop tests to determine future pyrolysis experimentation with the energy conversion loop. Further improvements must be made to the energy conversion loop before more complex experiments may be performed. The current conditions produced by the energy conversion loop are not conducive for current biomass pyrolysis experimentation.tion.
- Description:
- masters, M.S., Biological & Agricultural Engineering -- University of Idaho - College of Graduate Studies, 2017
- Major Professor:
- Ostrom, Lee T
- Committee:
- Peng, Ching-An; McKellar, Michael G
- Defense Date:
- 2017
- Identifier:
- Verner_idaho_0089N_11140
- Type:
- Text
- Format Original:
- Format:
- application/pdf
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