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Biomass Conversion to Produce Hydrocarbon Liquid Fuel Via Hot-vapor Filtered Fast Pyrolysis and Catalytic Hydrotreating
Published on: December 25, 2016
Abstract:
This article describes a unique, self-initiated scheme for the installation of a new boiler at Chorley and District Hospital fueled by waste. The system described is applicable to smaller sites and, since it answers many of the traditional incineration/heat recovery problems, the principle employed is relevant for all sizes of plant. Several Regional Health Authorities have already visited the site and shown a high degree of interest in this pilot project, Terry Finch, the Works Officer, previously worked for Preston Health Authority. He won the Institute of Hospital Engineering's Energy Conservation Competition in 1980. Chris Lowe has worked in hospitals in Chorley for over twelve years and has contributed to many innovative projects throughout that time.
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