Usability of terebinth (Pistacia terebinthus L.) fruits as an energy source for diesel-like fuels production


Kar Y., Şen N., Deveci H.

Energy Conversion and Management, vol.64, pp.433-440, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Abstract
  • Volume: 64
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.enconman.2012.06.019
  • Journal Name: Energy Conversion and Management
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.433-440
  • Keywords: Bio-oil, Pyrolysis, Terebinth
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study examined the effects of varying pyrolysis parameters, including final temperature, heating rate, particle size, and nitrogen flow rate, on the yields of terebinth as a source of bio-oil. The maximum bio-oil yield of 58.99 wt.% was almost equal to diesel fuel in terms of its major fuel properties (H/C = 1.73, 38.50 MJ/kg, 0.954 g/cm3, and flash point of 59 °C). The GC-MS and 1H-NMR analysis results showed that bio-oil predominantly comprised aliphatic hydrocarbons with high heating value and other valuable compounds with potential added value. The results show that the bio-oil can be used as a feedstock for the production of the diesel-like fuels or refined chemicals. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.