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Characterisation of waste derived intermediate pyrolysis oils for use as diesel engine fuels

This paper rigorously demonstrated for the first time, the applicability of oil derived from intermediate pyrolysis of low-value biogenic wastes as diesel engine fuel. This reduces pollution from waste disposal, mitigates greenhouse gas emissions through use of renewable resources, and delivers economic benefit to waste-generating industries, for example water treatment and paper recycling. The results contribute directly to Aston’s development of a commercial integrated pyrolysis/gasification CHP system in collaboration with Wehrle Werk AG, Germany (V.Steinberg, steinberg@wehrle-werk.de). The work has led to a grant application to EPSRC (in preparation) to develop and extend application of these oils.