Feasibility Study of High Temperature Pyrolysis for Producing Drop in Diesel quality Fuel

The proposed research investigates an opportunity of developing renewable bio-based diesel fuel as an alternative to petroleum based fuel to lower the emission of greenhouse gases. High temperature pyrolysis of wood chips will be investigated in multi-stage pyrolysis and fluidized bed system and the quality of liquid oil will be compared for diesel substitution.

Faculty Supervisor:

Bishnu Acharya

Student:

Ankita Shrestha

Partner:

Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus

Discipline:

Engineering - other

Sector:

Transportation and warehousing

University:

University of Prince Edward Island

Program:

Accelerate

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