TC2015: Life cycle analysis of co‐formed coal fines and hydrochar produced in twin‐screw extruder (TSE)

• Published in: Environmental progress & sustainable energy Vol. 36; no. 3; pp. 668 - 676
• Main Authors: Liu, Xiaowei (Vivian), Hoekman, S. Kent, Farthing, William, Felix, Larry
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Wiley 01.05.2017
• Subjects: Engineering; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; Environmental Sciences & Ecology; fast hydrothermal carbonization; greenhouse gas; HTC; hydrochar; life cycle analysis; renewable energy; Science & Technology - Other Topics

Life cycle analysis (LCA) is a quantitative tool that evaluates the environmental performance of a process or system. The main objective of this LCA study is to assess the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and life cycle energy use associated with solid fuels produced by co‐forming coal fines and hydro...