Method for producing a biofuel by steam cracking

A digital model for steam cracking optimizes parameters based on biomass typology, addressing heterogeneous biomass challenges to produce high-quality biofuels efficiently.

AU2020301605B2Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-16EURO DE BIOMASSE
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Authority / Receiving Office
AU · AU
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
EURO DE BIOMASSE
Filing Date
2020-06-17
Publication Date
2026-07-16

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Technical Problem

Existing steam cracking methods for producing biofuels face challenges with heterogeneous biomass, requiring homogeneous biomass supplies, complex sorting processes, and inadequate parameter control, leading to suboptimal biofuel production, particularly for black pellets.

Method used

A digital model adjusts steam cracking parameters based on the typology of plant constituents in biomass, using supervised learning and blockchain technology to optimize treatment for heterogeneous biomass, ensuring consistent biofuel production.

Benefits of technology

The method achieves high-quality biofuel production by adapting to biomass heterogeneity, enhancing calorific value and pellet integrity, while minimizing handling and storage complexities.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a biofuel by continuous or discontinuous steam cracking of lignocellulosic biomass, characterized in that: - recording a digital model of the optimal steam cracking parameters as a function of the typology of the plant constituents of the biomass; - supplying the steam cracking reactor with heterogeneous biomass; - measuring at least once during the treatment the typology of the plant constituents of the biomass; - controlling the adjustment of the steam cracking parameters as a function of the typology of the plant constituents of the measured biomass and of said digital model.
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