| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 765539 | Energy Conversion and Management | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Ground Laurocerasus officinalis R. wood was liquefied in an autoclave with or without alkali additives such as NaOH and Na2CO3 at temperatures 523 ± 5 and 623 ± 5 K. The liquid products were extracted by a liquid–liquid extraction procedure using benzene, diethyl ether and 1-butanol as solvents. Maximum oil yields were obtained as 68.9% and 43.1% by using NaOH and Na2CO3, respectively at 3/5 alkali additive/sample ratios and at 623 ± 5 K. The proximate analysis data and the higher heating value (HHV) of the sample were also determined. The HHV of the sample as MJ/kg was calculated by the following equation:HHV=33.5(C%)+142.3(H%)-15.4(O%)-14.5(N%)HHV=33.5(C%)+142.3(H%)-15.4(O%)-14.5(N%)The calorific value of the sample calculated by the above equation showed a mean difference of −4.47%. This result was in good agreement with the experimental result and the literature.
