THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THERMOCHEMICAL CONVERSION SCIENCE

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2–5 November 2015Westin Chicago River North

Technology for the Bioeconomy

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Welcome to tcbiomass2015, exploring innovative Technology for the Bioeconomy from around the world.

Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to the fourth International Conference on Thermochemical Conversion Science (tcbiomass2015). We celebrate your passion, innovation, and dedication to the world of bioenergy. Your participation at tcbiomass2015 guarantees an inspirational scientific meeting of the minds. Together we’ll continue our progress toward making environmentally sound, renewable energy a reality.

At tcbiomass2015 we’re introducing simultaneous tracks so that additional industry experts can share their knowledge and you can focus on the most relevant presentations. We also added an invited panel to examine the changes taking place in global bioenergy policy. Returning are virtual tours of facilities around the world where technology is being developed and demonstrated. We have an outstanding set of keynote speakers and a terrific technical program of oral and poster presentations.

You’ll be among participants representing 22 countries, working diligently toward a clean, diverse, and affordable energy future.

Enjoy your stay in Chicago, a dynamic international city that has embraced many creative and technologically innovative energy minds throughout its rich history.

Sincerely,

Vann Bush and Kyriakos Maniatis Conference Co-Chairs, tcbiomass2015

Vann BushVann Bush isManaging Director of GTI R&D programs relating to the

conversion of solid fuels into synthesis gas and the cleanup and re-forming of natural and synthesis gas for use in power, chemicals, and liquid fuels production.

Kyriakos Maniatis, PhDKyriakos Maniatisis PrincipalAdministrator,

Biofuels, for the Directorate General for Energy of the European Commission (DG ENER). He currently leads European efforts on the deployment of advanced biofuels technologies for road and aviation applications.

Conference Co-Chairs

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Schedule Key

Keynote

Pyrolysis Track Gasification Track Upgrading/ Pretreatment Track Poster Session

Schedule At-A-GlanceMonday2 Nov

Tuesday3 Nov

Wednesday4 Nov

Thursday5 Nov

Friday6 Nov

Promenade Ballroom3:00 PM - 7:30 PMPoster Set Up

Grand Court3:00 PM - 8:00 PMRegistration Open

Grand Court/Terrace6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWelcome Reception

Grand Court7:00 AM - 5:30 PMRegistration Open

Astor Balloom Level 27:00 - 8:00 AMBreakfast

Grand Ballroom ABC8:00 - 8:15 AMOpening Remarks

8:15 - 8:45 AMKeynote Adam Brown

8:45 - 10:30 AMPlenary Session 1

10:30 - 11:00 AMBreak

11:00 - 11:20 AMKeynote Y.B. Ramakrishna

11:20 AM - 12:00 PMGlobal Panel Discussion: What in the World is Going On with Bioenergy Policy?

12:00 - 12:15 PMDon Klass Award Presentation

Astor Ballroom and Jackson Room12:15 - 1:45 PMLunch Poster and Exhibit Areas Open

Grand Ballroom AB1:55 - 5:00 PMPyrolysis Track

Grand Ballroom C1:55 - 5:00 PMGasification Track

3:00 - 3:20 PMBreak

Grand Ballroom ABC5:00 - 5:15 PMVirtual Tour

Promenade Ballroom5:00 - 7:00 PMPoster Session Exhibits Open

Astor Ballroom Level 27:00 - 8:00 AMBreakfast

Grand Ballroom ABC8:00 - 8:10 AMMorning Opening Remarks

8:10 - 8:40 AMKeynote Dr. Jonathan Male

8:40 - 11:30 AMPlenary Session 2

10:05 - 10:30 AMBreak

Grand Ballroom ABC11:30 AM - 12:00 PMKeynote Gerhard Muggen

Astor Ballroom and Jackson Room12:00 - 1:25 PMLunch Poster and Exhibit Areas Open

Grand Ballroom AB1:25 - 4:20 PMPyrolysis Track

Grand Ballroom C1:25 - 4:30 PMGasification/Hydrothermal Track

2:50 - 3:20 PMBreak

Grand Ballroom ABC4:20 - 4:30 PMVirtual Tour

Promenade Ballroom4:30 - 6:00 PMPoster Session

Chicago History Museum6:30 - 9:30 PMDinner Event Shuttles begin departure at 6:00 PM

Astor Ballroom Level 27:00 - 8:00 AMBreakfast

Grand Ballroom ABC8:00 - 8:15 AMMorning Opening Remarks

8:15 - 8:45 AMKeynote Jennifer Holmgren

8:45 - 11:30 AMPlenary Session 3

10:10 - 10:30 AMBreak

11:30 AM - 12:00 PMStudent Poster Challenge Awards Ceremony

Astor Ballroom and Jackson Room12:00 - 12:55 PMLunch Poster and Exhibit Areas Open

Grand Ballroom AB12:55 - 4:50 PMPyrolysis Track

Grand Ballroom C1:25 - 4:30 PMUpgrading/ Pretreatment Track

2:20 - 2:40 PMBreak

Grand Ballroom ABC4:00 - 4:20 PMWrap Up Program Highlights

Gas Technology Institute (GTI) Des Plaines, IL10:00 AM - 1:30 PMBiorefinery Tour (Additional Registration and Fee Required) 9:30 AM Check-in and luggage loading at Westin

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Venue Maps

Main & Breakout SessionsGrand Ballroom A, B, C

Poster SessionsPromenade Ballroom A, B, C

Speaker Preparation RoomExecutive Room & Caucus Room

Opening Reception ExhibitsGrand Court

LunchAstor Ballroom & Jackson Park

Chicago River

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Jackson Park

Banquet Office

Astor Kitchen

Astor Court

Coat Check

Grant Park

Lincoln Park

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Burnham Park

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Conference SponsorsPLATINUM

CRI Catalyst Company is part of CRI/Criterion Inc. and its network of affiliated companies. CRI’s Renewables group serves a global customer base with high-performance, cost-effective catalysts and process technologies specific to the renewable fuels arena. CRI is the exclusive worldwide licensor of IH2® technology, developed at the GTI, which converts virtually any type of non-food biomass feedstock directly into fully fungible transportation fuels and/or high quality blend stocks in the gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel boiling range.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office works with industry, academia,

and national laboratory partners on a balanced portfolio of research, development, demonstration, and deployment activities in feedstock supply and logistics, conversion technologies, and integrated biorefineries. The Office is helping transform our renewable, abundant biomass resources into sustainable, cost-competitive, high-performance biofuels, value-added products, and biopower to reduce our nation’s dependence on fossil fuels.

KBR is a global technology, engineering, procurement, and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government

services industries. KBR offers its customers outstanding technology development, plant scale-up, engineering, procurement, construction, operation, and maintenance services for renewable and biomass based facilities. The company delivers technology, value-added consulting services, and integrated EPC skills through three distinct global businesses: Technology & Consulting, Engineering & Construction, and Government Services.

BRONZEExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, uses

technology and innovation to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. It is one of the world’s largest integrated refiners, marketers of petroleum products, and chemical manufacturers.

The Bioeconomy Institute (BEI) at Iowa State University advances the use of biorenewable resources

for the production of fuels, energy, chemicals, and materials. BEI is a world leader in thermochemical conversion processes used to break down biomass into usable components, including pyrolysis, gasification, and solvent liquefaction.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the only national laboratory solely dedicated to advancing renewable

energy and energy efficiency. As one of NREL’s major research and development units, The National Bioenergy Center conducts research on biomass conversion technologies, biomass process and sustainability analysis, and feedstock logistics.

STUDENT POSTER CHALLENGEFrontier Laboratories, Ltd., designs and manufactures analytical instruments for materials characterization and biomass research. Its main products, supported by a number of accessories and software, include the EGA/PY-3030D Multi-functional Pyrolysis System, the PY-3030S Single-Shot Pyrolyzer, the Rx-3050 series of

Rapid Screening Reactors for catalyst screening, and a line of Ultra ALLOY® stainless steel capillary columns. Frontier Lab products are compatible with most gas chromatographs and mass spectrometers from major manufacturers.

RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into

practice. Its energy experts develop sustainable solutions in biomass conversion, carbon capture and utilization, syngas processing, natural gas, industrial water, advanced materials, and process development.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is the nation’s sixth-largest community-owned electric service

provider and has been providing low-cost, reliable electricity for more than 65 years to Sacramento County (and small adjoining portions of Placer and Yolo Counties). SMUD is a recognized industry leader and award winner for its innovative energy efficiency programs, renewable power technologies, and for its sustainable solutions for a healthier environment.

MEDIA SPONSORS

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Speaker Preparation RoomExecutive Room & Caucus Room

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Keynote Speakers

Adam BrownAdam Brown is a Senior Energy Analyst for the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris (Renewable Energy Division). Adam has

expert knowledge of renewable energy gained through over 35 years of experience in planning, developing, and managing programs and projects for governments, industry, and other clients in the U.K. and other countries. He was the lead author of a major review of renewable energy policy (Deploying Renewables 2011), the IEA’s Roadmaps on Biofuels for Transport (2011) and on Bioenergy for Heat and Power (2012) and of a review of renewable heat technology and policy (Heating without Global Warming, 2014). He also contributed to many other publications. Now an independent consultant, he is working on a review of the prospects and challenges for bioenergy to be published by the IEA in 2016.

Y.B. RamakrishnaY.B. Ramakrishna’s work has been focused on bioenergy for over two decades. He has served as Chairman of the Karnataka State Task

Force on Biofuels, set up in September 2008. He has also served as the first Chairman of the Karnataka State Biofuel Development Board and has initiated several pioneering efforts in the field of biofuels in particular and bioenergy in general. His work on biofuels has earned global recognition and ICRAF (International centre for Research in Agro forestry), a UN organisation which has adopted the biofuel model created by Ramakrishna for replication in other developing countries. He is the founder president of “Samagra Vikas,” a not-for-profit organization working on environment protection, alternate fuels, renewable energy, and rural development since 1987.

Dr. Jonathan MaleDr. Jonathan Male is Director, Bioenergy Technology Office, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the U.S. Department of Energy. In

this role, he leads the Office’s work to lower costs, reduce technical risk, and accelerate deployment of bioenergy and renewable chemicals technologies. He oversees research and development across the entire supply chain—from sustainable biomass growth and collection to biomass conversion technologies that include biochemical, catalytic, and thermochemical pathways to produce economically viable biofuels and bioproducts. He holds a B.S. in Applied Chemistry from the University of Greenwich, England, and a Ph.D. in Organometallic Chemistry from Simon Fraser University in Canada.

tcbiomass2015 Special Events

Chicago History Museum Dinner EventWednesday, 4 NovemberThe Chicago History Museum event takes place Wednesday, 4 November. Please meet at the front entrance of the Westin River North beginning at 6:00 p.m. Several shuttles will make continuous loops until 9:30 p.m. so you may arrive and depart at your convenience.

The museum is a magnificent repository of Chicago’s extraordinary history. To make sure you have the opportunity to enjoy the exhibits, the dinner will be buffet style. When you enter the venue, walk through the exhibits and enjoy dinner at your leisure.

If you will be accompanied by a guest to the dinner, make sure your guest brings the guest pass, purchased earlier. If you would like to purchase a guest pass (which also includes access to Monday night’s welcome reception), please do so at the registration desk.

GTI Biorefinery TourFriday, 6 NovemberIf you pre-registered for the GTI biorefinery tour, 6 November, please meet in front of the Westin River North at 9:30 a.m. to check in and load your luggage if you are going directly to O’Hare International from GTI. The shuttle will leave for GTI at 10:00 a.m. promptly and will depart from GTI at 1:30 p.m. and go directly to O’Hare International Airport; after that stop, it will take any remaining passengers back to the hotel.

The tour is now full, but you may add your name to the wait list at the registration desk.

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Gerhard MuggenGerhard Muggen is Managing Director and shareholder of BTG BioLiquids and Managing Director of Empyro. He has been working for Stork

Thermeq for eight years as sales manager and the last four years as Vice President Marketing and Sales. In that position, he was responsible for the international marketing and sales department and directly involved in the marketing and sales in China, India, and Russia. Gerhard was also responsible for organizing and initiating new developments and marketing new technologies. Besides his activities for BTG-BTL, Gerhard presents lectures about export, business development and innovation and is a member of the jury for the Fenedex Export Manager Award.

Dr. Jennifer HolmgrenDr. Jennifer Holmgren, Chief Executive Officer of LanzaTech, is leading the company toward developing the world’s

first alternative jet fuel derived from industrial waste gases. Prior to joining LanzaTech, she was Vice President and General Manager of the Renewable Energy and Chemicals business unit at UOP LLC, a Honeywell Company. Jennifer was the first woman to be awarded the Malcolm E. Pruitt Award from the Council for Chemical Research (CCR). In 2010, she was the recipient of the Leadership Award from the Civil Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) for her work in establishing the technical and commercial viability of sustainable aviation biofuels. She was named one of the top five most influential leaders in the biofuels industry by Biofuels Digest (2013-2014). She holds a B.Sc. from Harvey Mudd College, a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

The Don Klass AwardThe Don Klass Award for Excellence in Thermochemical Conversion Science is presented at each tcbiomass conference to recognize preeminent leaders whose careers have shaped the agenda of thermochemical biomass conversion, have made substantial technical contributions, and have enlarged the number of technologists and mentored them in this work. Past honorees are Dr. Tony Bridgwater, Dr. Suresh Babu, and Dr. Esteban Chornet.

At tcbiomass2015, on Tuesday, 3 November, we recognize Dr. Robert C. Brown, Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering at Iowa State University and founding director of the Bioeconomy Institute (BEI) at ISU. BEI is a university-wide initiative that coordinates research, educational, and outreach activities related to biobased products and bioenergy.

The award was established in memory of Donald L. Klass, whose distinguished career includes management of biomass, natural gas, and petroleum research and educational programs for the Institute of Gas Technology (now GTI) and the petroleum industry. At IGT, Dr. Klass inaugurated a conference and exhibition, “Energy From Biomass and Wastes,” held annually for 16 years.

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Session Chairs

Dr. Robert BrownDr. Robert C. Brown is Anson Marston Distinguished Professor of Engineering and Gary and Donna Hoover Chair in Mechanical Engineering

at Iowa State University (ISU). He is the founding director of ISU’s Bioeconomy Institute, a university-wide initiative that coordinates research, educational, and outreach activities related to bio-based products and bioenergy. He has been recognized by Biofuels Digest as one of the “Top 100 People” in bioenergy for four consecutive years since 2010. Robert has pioneered a variety of innovative technologies, and his research has been funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Science Foundation, the Iowa Energy Center, and several companies. He holds four degrees: a B.A. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Physics from the University of Missouri, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University.

Lars WaldheimLars Waldheim is an independent consultant in the fields of thermal engineering, biorefining, and renewable energy. He has extensive experience

in gasification, working at the national energy R&D center, Studsvik Energiteknik AB, the Swedish national energy research laboratory. He was one of the founders of TPS Termiska Processer AB in 1992, where he was responsible for the gasification area and later became the company’s Chief Technology Officer. Lars holds an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from KTH, Stockholm.

Dr. David DaytonDr. David C. Dayton is an RTI Fellow (Chemistry) and Biofuels Director in RTI International’s Energy Technology Division. He has over 20 years of research

experience in biomass thermochemical conversion R&D involving biomass combustion, gasification, and pyrolysis. His current research focuses on developing catalytic biomass pyrolysis technology for advanced biofuels production. David holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Dickinson College and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dr. Robert BaldwinDr. Robert Baldwin is a Principal Scientist at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and has been an NREL employee since 2008. Prior to joining

NREL, Robert spent 30 years as a faculty member at Colorado School of Mines and seven years in the Middle East, where he founded the Petroleum Institute and worked with Masdar Institute. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines (CSM).

Dr. Chilkoor S. Laxmi NarasimhanDr. Chilkoor S. Laxmi Narasimhan is currently General Manager, Centre for Novel Catalytic Materials, at Shell Technology Center

Bangalore, India. He has 28 years of Refining and Petrochemicals Technology expertise, primarily in the area of hydroprocessing, catalysis in refining and petrochemicals, heavy oil upgradation, biomass to hydrocarbon process development (IH2), and commercialization. He led more than 10 business improvement programs in refining and developed and commercialized two new technologies. Chilkoor holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from University of Ghent, Belgium and is a Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry and recipient of the Indian Chemicals Manufacturing Award. He has more than 30 publications in various high Impact factor journals and several conference papers and more than 10 patents granted/applied.

Dr. Olivier GuerriniOlivier Guerrini, PhD, is a Portfolio Project Manager in the Research and Technology Division of ENGIE. He began his career in the oil and

gas industry in the TOTAL group, and moved to the R&D group at ENGIE. He occupied several positions and currently manages a team dedicated to the development of biomass conversion technologies to produce renewable gases. He is an engineer with a Ph.D. is in oil and gas processes, biochemistry, and metabolic engineering from the Institut national des Sciences appliquées de Lyon.

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Dr. Jonathan MaleDr. Jonathan Male is Director, Bioenergy Technology Office, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the U.S. Department of Energy. (See

Keynote Speakers on page 6 for a full biography.)

Stanley J. FreyStanley J. Frey, R&D Fellow, began his career with UOP in 1985 after graduating with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of

Wisconsin – Madison. In his career with UOP he has been engaged in invention, development, and implementation of petroleum fuel and chemical processes. He spent 23 years in Research and Development and seven years in Field Operating Services. In 2009, Stan moved to the Renewable Energy and Chemicals Development group and became manager in 2010. He transitioned to a full-time R&D Fellow role in 2013, innovating in the area of process integration across the full range of UOP technologies. He is an inventor on 53 U.S. patents.

Douglas C. ElliottDouglas C. Elliott has over 41 years of research and project management experience at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), with a focus on development

of fuels and chemicals from biomass and waste. His research has involved biomass liquefaction and hydroprocessing of product oils and catalytic hydrothermal gasification of wet biomass. Within IEA Bioenergy, he serves as the national team leader for the U.S. and the Task leader for Pyrolysis. Doug holds a B.S. in Chemistry (with Departmental Honors) from Montana State University and an M.B.A. in Operations and Systems Analysis from the University of Washington.

Pradeep AgrawalGeorgia Tech

Suresh BabuConsultant

Dr. Robert BaldwinNational Renewable Energy Laboratory

Serge BiollazPaul Scherrer Institut

Akwasi BoatengU.S. Department of Agriculture

Dr. Tony BridgwaterAston University

Dr. Robert BrownIowa State University

Vann BushGas Technology Institute

Kevin CraigU.S. Department of Energy

Dr. David DaytonRTI International

Mike DemalineCRI Catalyst Company

Douglas ElliottPacific Northwest National Laboratory

Larry FelixGas Technology Institute

Stanley FreyUOP/Honeywell

Dr. Olivier GuerriniPacific Northwest National Laboratory

Prasad GupteU.S. Department of Energy

Ed HoganNatural Resources Canada

Brian JenkinsUC Davis

Pekka JokelaUPM-Kymmene Corporation, Biofuels

Yupo LinArgonne National Laboratory

Dr. Jonathan MaleU.S. Department of Energy

Kyriakos ManiatisDirectorate-General for Energy (DG Ener)

Terry MarkerGas Technology Institute

Liz MooreU.S. Department of Energy

Dr. Laxmi NarasimhanShell Technology Centre Bangalore

Fernando PretoCANBIO

Yrjö SolantaustaVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

Val TiangcoSacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

Bram van der DriftEnergy Research Centre of the Netherlands

Lars WaldheimWaldheim Consulting

Ted WegnerU.S. Forest Service Research & Development

Thank you to our Technical Program Committee

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Schedule

Monday 2 November3:00–8:00 PMRegistration OpenGrand Court

Poster Set-upPromenade Ballroom6:00–8:00 PMWelcome ReceptionGrand Court/TerraceExhibits Open

Tuesday 3 November7:00 AM–5:00 PMRegistration Open

7:00–8:00 AMBreakfastAstor Ballroom8:00–8:15 AMOpening RemarksVann Bush, Gas Technology InstituteKyriakos Maniatis, European Commission

8:15–8:45 AMKeynote PresentationAdam BrownSenior Energy Analyst International Energy Agency (Renewable Energy Division)

The Role of Bioenergy in IEA’s Mid-Term Market Report 2015 and Implications for Gasification

Plenary Session 1 —Grand Ballroom ABC

8:45–8:50 AMPlenary Session 1 IntroductionSession Chair: Dr. Robert Brown, Iowa State University8:50–9:10 AMCommissioning of the GoBiGas 20 MW Bio-methane PlantProf. Henrik Thunman, Chalmers University of Technology9:10–9:30 AMRoyal Dahlman and ECN Together Develop Gasification and Gas Cleaning Technology for Biomass and WasteJan-Willem Könemann, Royal Dahlman9:30–9:50 AMProduction of Transportation Fuels through Biomass Catalytic Pyrolysis and Hydro-Deoxygenation of the Produced Catalytic Pyrolysis OilDr. Angelos Lappas, Center for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH)

9:50–10:10 AMCatalytic Biomass Pyrolysis and Bio-Crude Upgrading for Advanced Biofuels ProductionDr. David Dayton, RTI International10:10–10:30 AMUpgrading In Situ Catalytic Pyrolysis Bio-Oil to Liquid HydrocarbonsDoug Elliott, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)10:30–11:00 AMBreak

11:00–11:20 AMKeynote PresentationY.B. RamakrishnaChairman, Working Group on BiofuelsMinistry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of IndiaBiomass to Fuel/Energy— Opportunities and Challenges in India

11:20 AM–12:00 PMGlobal Panel DiscussionWhat in the World is Going On with Bioenergy Policy?ModeratorKyriakos Maniatis, European Commission12:00–12:15 PMDon Klass Award Ceremony Honoring Dr. Robert Brown, Iowa State UniversityPresented byVann Bush, Gas Technology Institute

12:15–1:45 PMLunch—Astor BallroomPoster and Exhibit Areas Open

Pyrolysis Track —Grand Ballroom AB1:55–2:00 PMPyrolysis Session IntroductionSession Chair: Dr. David Dayton, RTI International2:00–2:20 PMReactive Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass to Produce High-Quality Bio-OilDr. Kaige Wang, RTI International2:20–2:40 PMEffect of Biomass-Derived Oils on Containment MaterialsDr. James Keiser, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)2:40–3:00 PMAuto Thermal Fast Pyrolysis of Waste Biomass for Wood AdhesivesDr. Dongbing Li, Institute for Chemicals and Fuels from Alternative Resources (ICFAR)

3:00–3:30 PMBreak

3:30–3:50 PMSynergetic Hydrothermal Co-Liquefaction of Crude Glycerol and Lignocelluloses— A Bio Refinery ConceptLukas Jasiunas, Aalborg University3:50 PM–4:10 PMTechno-Economic Assessment of Fast Pyrolysis ConceptsKristin Onarheim, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland4:10–4:30 PMUnderstanding Hydrogen Transfer Effect During Lignin Pyrolysis for Stabilized Pyrolysis Oil Using Deuterated Sodium FormatProfessor Xianglan Bai, Iowa State University4:30–4:50 PMTheoretical and Experimental Investigations of Dehydration Reaction in Vapor Phase Pyrolysis over Zeolites and Transition Metal-Exchanged ZeolitesDr. Seonah Kim, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)4:50–5:10 PMThe Role of Zeolites on Depolymerizing Lignin During In-Situ Catalytic PyrolysisRajeeva Thilakaratne, Iowa State University5:10–5:20 PMVirtual Tour Session 1

Gasification Track —Grand Ballroom C1:55–2:00 PMGasification Session 1 IntroductionSession Chair: Lars Waldheim, Waldheim Consulting2:00–2:20 PMIdentifying Likely Late-Stage WTE Gasification CandidatesChristopher Cothran, Stratas Advisors2:20–2:40 PMInfluence of Dry Torrefaction on Tar Formation and Main Gas Composition During Oxygen-Steam Blown Circulating Fluidized Bed Gasification of Woody BiomassGeorgios Archimidis Tsalidis, Technical University of Delft2:40–3:00 PMApplication of Activated Process Char for Gas Treatment of Biomass Gasification Producer GasesDr. York Neubauer, Technische Universität Berlin

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3:00–3:30 PMBreak

3:30–3:50 PMProduction of Bio Methane/Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) from Dry Biomass— A Technology Review 2015Dr. Reinhard Seiser, University of California (UC) San Diego3:50–4:10 PMInfluence of Fuel Specification on Gasification Performance of Biomass Based Suspension Fuels in an Atmospheric Entrained Flow GasifierDr. Sabine Fleck, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology4:10–4:30 PMGaya Demonstration Project: Towards Industrialization of an Innovative and Integrated 2nd Generation bioSNG PathwayDr. Olivier Guerrini, ENGIE4:30–4:50 PMDoubling of Synthetic Biofuel Production with Hydrogen from Renewable ElectricityDr. Ilkka Hannula, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland4:50–5:10 PMProducer Gas Quality from Small-Scale Biomass Gasifiers in Actual Operation: A Comparative Survey of Six Technologies in ItalyDr. Andrea Maria Rizzo, Renewable Energy Consortium for Research and Demonstration (RE-CORD)5:10–5:20 PMVirtual Tour Session 1

Open Session5:20–7:00 PMExhibits Open Poster Session

Wednesday 4 November7:00 AM–5:00 PMRegistration Open

7:00 AM–8:00 AMBreakfastAstor Ballroom8:00–8:10 AMMorning Opening RemarksVann Bush, GTI

8:10–8:40 AMKeynote PresentationDr. Jonathan MaleDirector, Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO)Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)U.S. Department of Energy Perspectives on Renewable Energy

Plenary Session 28:40–8:45 AMPlenary Session 2 IntroductionSession Chair: Dr. Robert Baldwin, NREL8:45–9:05 AMCo-Gasification of Pyrolysis Oil and Black Liquor—A New Track for Production of Chemicals and Transportation Fuels from BiomassDr. Erik Furusio, Luleå University9:05–9:25 AMFirst Experiences with the Bioliq Pilot Plant for Synthetic Fuels ProductionProfessor Nicolaus Dahmen, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology9:25–9:45 AMBiomass to Gasoline and Diesel Using IH2®—Key Pilot Plant Tests on the Road to CommercializationTerry Marker, GTI9:45–10:05 AMUnderstanding Chemistry in the IH2® ProcessDr. Dhairya Mehta, Shell Technology Centre Bengaluru10:05–10:30 AMBreak

10:30 - 10:50 AMCatalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass: From Lab-Scale Research to Industrial ApplicationsDr. Guray Yildiz, Ghent University10:50–11:10 AMBio-Crude Hydro Processing: A Pathway to Refinery Intermediates and “Drop-In” FuelsDr. Ofei Mante, RTI International11:10–11:30 AMUpgrading Biomass Pyrolysis Vampors to Fungible Hydrocarbon Intermediates with a Coupled Pyrolyzer Davison Circulating Riser SystemDr. Kimberly Magrini Bair, NREL

11:30 AM–12:00 PMKeynote PresentationGerhard MuggenManaging DirectorBTG Bioliquids BV

First Production Results of Pyrolysis Oil Production at Empyro, Results of the Oil Firing and Future Commercial Applications in Refineries

12:00–1:25 PMLunchPoster and Exhibit Areas Open

Pyrolysis Track —Grand Ballroom AB1:25–1:30 PMPyrolysis Session 2 IntroductionSession Chair: Dr. Laxmi Narasimhan, Shell Technology Centre Bangalore1:30–1:50 PMComparison of Entrained-Flow and Fluidized-Bed Reactors for Production of Fast Pyrolysis OilsKatherine Gaston, NREL1:50–2:10 PMReal-Time Monitoring of Molecular ProductsProfessor Young-Jin Lee, Iowa State University2:10–2:30 PMImproving Hydrogen Efficiency During Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass to FuelsDr. Abhijeet P. Borole, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)2:30–2:50 PMPhysicochemical Properties of Biomass Catalytic Pyrolysis Oils: A 13C NMR Spectroscopic Investigation of the Effects of Functional Groups on Oil PropertiesDr. F. A. Agblevor, Utah State University2:50–3:20 PMBreak

3:20–3:40 PMClay-Based In-Situ Catalytic Pyrolysis to Produce High Value Bio-Oil by DecarboxylationRyan Merckel, University of Pretoria3:40–4:00 PMComparative Studies of Red Mud and HZSM-5 Catalytic Pyrolysis of BiomassDr. F. A. Agblevor, Utah State University

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4:00–4:20 PMNickel Based Catalysts for the Hydro Treatment of Pyrolysis Liquids: Beneficial Effects of Metal PromotorsWang Yin, University of Groningen4:20–4:30 PMVirtual Tour Session 2

Gasification/Hydrothermal Track —Grand Ballroom C1:25–1:30 PMGasification/Hydrothermal Session IntroductionSession Chair: Dr. Olivier Guerrini, ENGIE1:30–1:50 PMUse of Promising Additives for Alkali Capture in Waste GasificationDr. Guadalupe Aranda Almansa, Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN)1:50–2:10 PMTar Removal Performance of Bio-Oil Scrubber for BiomassShunsuke Nakamura, Tokyo Institute of Technology2:10–2:30 PMTree to Tank—Ready for CommercializationNiels Udengaard, Haldor Topsøe2:30–2:50 PMFluid Bed Air Gasification of Wood, Plastic, and RDF PelletsBen Bronson, Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)2:50–3:20 PMBreak

3:20–3:40 PMChemistry of Processing Pretreated Lignocellulosic Feedstocks Under Hot Compressed Water Conditions’Ionela F. Grigoras, Aalborg University3:40–4:00 PMContinuous Flow Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Biomass FeedstockJustin Billing, PNNL4:00–4:20 PMCondensed Phase Ketonization of Organic Acids Produced by the Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Lignocellulosic BiomassDr. Juan Lopez-Ruiz, PNNL4:20–4:30 PMVirtual Tour Session 2

Open Session4:30–6:00 PMExhibits Open Poster Session

6:30–9:30 PMConference Dinner Event Chicago History MuseumShuttles begin departure at 6:00 PM from Westin front entrance

Thursday 5 November7:00 AM–5:00 PMRegistration OpenGrand Court7:00 AM–8:00 AMBreakfastAstor Ballroom8:00–8:10 AMMorning Opening RemarksVann Bush, GTI

8:15–8:45 AMKeynote PresentationDr, Jennifer HolmgrenChief Executive Officer LanzaTechIndustrial Biotechnology—The Pathway to a Carbon Smart Future

Plenary Session 38:45–8:50 AMPlenary Session 3 IntroductionSession Chair: Dr. Jonathan Male, U.S. Department of Energy8:50–9:10 AMSustained Hydro Treatment of Biomass Pyrolysis Bio-Oil with Minimal Catalyst Deactivation + Lesson LearnedDr. Zia Abdullah, Versa Renewables9:10–9:30 AMProduction of Transportation Fuels by Co-Processing Biomass-Derived Pyrolysis Oils in a Petroleum Refinery Fluid Catalytic Cracking UnitStan Frey, Honeywell9:30–9:50 AMFCC Co-Processing of Upgraded Bio-Oils Mixed with Crude Oil Distillates: How Much Hydrogen is Required?Dr. Claude Mirodatos, Centre National De La Recherche Scientique (CNRS)9:50–10:10 AMCo-Feeding Biomass Pyrolysis Vapors and VGO for Ex-Situ Upgrading in a DCRDr. Mark Jarvis, NREL10:10–10:30 AMBreak

10:30–10:50 AMOptical Diagnostic Techniques for Investigation of Biomass Pyrolysis Physicochemical ProcessesChloe Dedic, Iowa State University10:50–11:10 AMWarm Syngas Cleanup Process Development: Contaminant Removal Using Sorbents and IrNi Tar Reforming CatalystsKurt Spies, PNNL11:10–11:30 AMTechno-Economic Evaluation of a Novel Process Configuration for the Co-Conversion of Biomass and Natural Gas FeedstocksDr. Arunabha Basu, GTI11:30–12:00 PMAwards Ceremony Student Poster ChallengeAwards presented byLarry Felix, GTI Frontier Laboratories, Student Poster Challenge Sponsor

12:00–12:55 PMLunchPoster and Exhibit Areas Open

Pyrolysis Track —Grand Ballroom AB12:55–1:00 PMPyrolysis Session 3 IntroductionSession Chair: Stan Frey, UOP/Honeywell1:00–1:20 PMCatalytic Deoxygenation Reaction Pathways of Bio-Oil Model CompoundsJonathan Peters, RTI International1:20–1:40 PMThe Effect of Feedstock on Catalytic Upgrading of Biomass Pyrolysis VaporsDaniel Carpenter, NREL1:40–2:00 PMCatalytic and Non-Catalytic Pyrolysis of Biomass for Production of Phenols and Alkyl PhenolsDr. Charles Mullen, USDA2:00–2:20 PMHigh-Resolution Mass Spectrometric Analysis of Biomass Pyrolysis VaporsEarl Christensen, NREL2:20–2:40 PMBreak

2:40–3:00 PMThe Rapid and Continuous Production of Hydrothermally Carbonized Biomass and Chemicals by Reactive Twin-Screw ExtrusionLarry Felix, GTI

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3:00–3:20 PMFast Pyrolysis as a Densification Strategy to Increase the Energy Density of Bioenergy Crops and Improve the Biofuels Supply ChainDr. Michelle Serapiglia, USDA3:20–3:40 PMPYRENA—Pyrolysis Equipment for New ApproachesPaul deWild, Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN)3:40–4:00 PMA Critical Analysis of Thermochemical Cellulosic Bio Refinery Capital Cost EstimatesProfessor Tristan Brown, State University of New York (SUNY)4:00–4:30 PMVirtual Tour Session 3 Conference Wrap-Up/Highlights

Upgrading/Pretreatment Track —Grand Ballroom C12:55–1:00 PMUpgrading Session IntroductionSession Chair:Doug Elliott, PNNL1:00–1:20 PMQuality of Transportation Fuels from IH2® ProcessDr. Vikrant Urade, Shell Technology Centre Bengaluru1:20–1:40 PMHydro Treatment and Compound Identification of Distillate Bio-Crude Fractions from Continuous Hydrothermal Liquefaction of WoodClaus Uhrenholt Jensen, Steeper Energy1:40–2:00 PMAnalysis of Distillate Fractions from Hydroprocessing of Oak Pyrolysis OilDr. Mariefel Olarte, PNNL2:00–2:20 PMEffect of Contaminants in Bio-Oils on their Catalytic HydrotreatingHuamin Wang, PNNL2:20–2:40 PMBreak

2:40–3:00 PMMild Biomass Liquefaction Process for Refinery Ready Bio-OilsDr. Santosh Gangwal, Southern Research Institute3:00–3:20 PMAn Approach to Cost Reduction in Multi-Stage Bio-Oil Hydro Processing: Applying Molybdenum Carbide CatalystsDr. Jae-Soon Choi, ORNL

3:20–3:40 PMGeneration of Bio-Available Phenolic Substrates from Bio-OilDr. Marjorie Rover, Iowa State University3:40–4:00 PMElectrochemical Deoxygenation of Bio-OilDr. Elango Elangovan, Ceramatec4:00–4:30 PMVirtual Tour Session 3 Conference Wrap-Up/Highlights

A feature first introduced at tcbiomass2013 allows you to tour the world in minutes with a special Virtual Tour segment. Visit leading bioenergy sites around the globe and learn how their thermochemical facilities and research are moving advanced conversion processes along the path to commercialization.

tcbiomass2015 tours feature videos from these facilities:

• CRI Catalyst Company

• Gas Technology Institute

• Iowa State University Bioeconomy Institute

• National Renewable Energy Laboratory

• Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

• RTI International

• UOP, A Honeywell Company

• UPM Biofuels

As in previous years, tcbiomass2015 hosts a competitive student poster contest to connect top engineering and science students with global bioenergy experts. Students showcasing their research have the opportunity to be awarded $1,000 for the top prize, $500 for second place, and $250 for third place.

Thank you to our Student Poster Challenge judging committee:

• Larry Felix, Gas Technology Institute

• Bob Baldwin, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

• Doug Elliott, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

The winners will be announced on Thursday, 4 November before lunch.

Thank you to our tcbiomass2015 Student Poster Challenge sponsor, Frontier Laboratories.

Student Poster Challenge Awards

Around the World at tcbiomass2015: Virtual Tours

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1Catalytic Cracking of Bio-Oil Fractions after Stabilization with Low Temperature, Low Pressure Hydrogenation Sanaz Abdolmohammadi, Iowa State University

2Synthesis of Renewable Gasoline and Jet Fuel Range Hydrocarbons through Low Temperature Homologation of Biomass-Derived Dimethyl Ether and Liquid-Phase DimerizationMayank Behl, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

3 Fuel and Chemical Products from Biomass SyngasTricia Gillenwater, LanzaTech, Inc.

4 Extraction and Purification of Acetic Acid from Aqueous Bio-Oil FractionsPatrick Hall , Iowa State University

5 Organic Fertilizer Production by Oxidative Fast Pyrolysis of Chicken LitterDaniel Howe, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 19

Production of Liquid Fuels from the Northeast-US Biomass for Potential Application In Residential BurnersDaniel Santosa, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

6Upgrading of Biomass Pyrolysis Oil to Transport Fuels Via Vapour Phase Ketonization over Novel Fe2O3 and MnO2 CatalystsDr. Angelos Lappas, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH)

20Study of Coke Deposition on Ni And Ni-Cu/Zeolite Catalysts of Hydrodeoxygenation of Bio-OilRuiqin Zhang, Zhengzhou University

7Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Non-Woody Biomass: Effect of Temperature on the Product Distribution And PropertiesJae Hoon Lee, Seoul National University

21Hydroprocessing of Bio-Crude from Continuous Hydrothermal Liquefaction of MicroalgaeBrajendra Kumar Sharma, Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, University of Illinois

8Upgrading of Biogenic Residues with Innovative Screw Pyrolysis TechnologyHans Leibold, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Technical Chemistry

22Lessons Learned and Best Practices from the US DOE Integrated Biorefinery PortfolioTrevor Smith, Cas-Navarro Joint Venture, LLC., Contractor to the Department of Energy, Bioenergy Technologies Office

9Development of Hydrothermally Stable Catalysts for the Catalytic Conversion of Biomass-Derived ChemicalsDr. Juan A. Lopez-Ruiz, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

23Upgrading of Pyrolysis Condensates Via Esterification with Higher AlcoholsTim Schulzke, Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT

10 Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass to Produce Renewable PolymersCalvin Mukarakate, National Renewable Energy Laboratory 24

Applicability of Medium Boiling Fraction of Flash Pyrolysis Condensates In Phenolic ResinsTim Schulzke Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT

11Metal, Metal Carbide, and Metal Phosphide Catalysts for Ex-Situ Catalytic Fast PyrolysisConnor Nash, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

25 A Novel Platform Pyrolysis Technology for Fuels and ChemicalsDr. Zia Abdullah, Versa Renewables

12Characteristic of Upgraded Biofuel Via Hydrodeoxygenative Process of Crude Bio-Oil in the Presence of Ni-Based Catalysts Shinyoung Oh, Seoul National University

26 RTI International’s Experimental Capabilities and Facilities for Biofuels ResearchDavid Barbee, RTI International

13 Analysis of Different Fractions of Hydrotreated OilDr. Mariefel V. Olarte, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 27

A Hybrid Thermochemical-Biological Process via Pyrolysis and Microbial Electrolysis for Conversion of Biomass to Biofuels, Hydrogen and Co-ProductsDr. Abhijeet P. Borole, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

14 Co-Feeding VGO and Oxygenated Compounds in a Davison Circulating RiserJessica Olstad, National Renewable Energy Laboratory 28

Increasing Energy Yield from the Integration of Pyrolysis and Anaerobic Digestion of Municipal Solid WasteDr. Tony Bridgwater, European Bioenergy Research Institute, Aston University

15 Electrochemical Methods for Hydrotreating Pyrolysis OilsAsanga Padmaperuma, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 29

Mechanically Fluidized Reactor for the Conversion of Waste Biomass to Valuable ProductsDr. Cedric Briens, ICFAR - University of Western Ontario

16CFD Simulation of Catalytic Upgrading of Biomass Pyrolysis Vapours In FCC RiserPanneerselvam Ranganathan, Cranfield University

30Synergetic Hydrothermal Co-Liquefaction of Crude Glycerol and Lignocelluloses— A Biorefinery ConceptLuca Casamassima, Aalborg University

17The Computational Pyrolysis Consortium: Working at the Interface between Theory and ExperimentDavid Robichaud, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

31Release and Transformation of Potassium in Different Occurrence State During Pyrolysis of Crop StrawsXue li Chen, East China University of Science and Technology

18Recent Progress in Application of Low Temperature, Low Pressure Hydrogenation to Stabilizing Diverse Fractions of Bio-oil Marjorie Rover, Iowa State University

32Field to Fuel Performance Testing: An Integrated Study of the Fast Pyrolysis/Hydrotreating PathwayDr. Sang Kyu Choi, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials

Poster Session DetailsAt the two dedicated poster sessions, you’ll have opportunities to engage in one-on-one technology discussions with over 120 presenters—and learn about the work they’re doing to develop innovative solutions. Posters will be located in the Promenade Ballroom, easily accessible from the Grand Ballrooms where the main sessions will be held.

Student Poster Challenge entries are highlighted in blue.

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33Carbon Recovery from the Aqueous Phase Produced during Direct Biomass LiquefactionDr. Young Chul Choi, RTI International

53 Quantitation of Sugar in Bio-oil Patrick Johnston, Iowa State University, Bioeconomy Institute

34 PYRENA (PYRolysis Equipment for New Approaches)Paul de Wild, Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands 54

Understanding the Effect of Heating Rates on Biomass Depolymerization in a Free-fall Reactor Coupled to a Time-of-Flight Mass SpectrometerPatrick Johnston, Iowa State University, Bioeconomy Institute

35Techno-Economic Analysis of a Biorefinery Integrating Activated Carbon and Ethanol from Pyrolytic SugarsBernardo Del Campo, Iowa State University

55 Molecular Beam Mass Spectrometry for the Direct Analysis of Pyrolytic ProductsKevin Kuchta, Extrel

36Incorporation of Detailed Phase Behavior and Secondary Reactions in Mechanistic Model of Fast Pyrolysis of Neat CelluloseLauren Dellon, Northwestern University

56Evaluation of Process Analysis for Various Reactor Models in a Biomass Fast Pyrolysis SystemYuri Lee, Yonsei University

37Deactivation and Coking of HZSM-5 from the Ex-Situ Co-Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of High Density Polyethylene and SwitchgrassChristina Dorado, USDA-ARS

57Understanding Hydrogen Transfer Effect During Lignin Pyrolysis for Stabilized Pyrolysis Oil Using Deuterated Sodium FormateWenqin Li, Iowa State University

38Process Design and Economics Targeting Cost-Competitive Production of Hydrocarbon Fuel Blendstocks from Biomass via In Situ and Ex Situ Upgrading of Fast Pyrolysis VaporsAbhijit Dutta, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

58 Modification of a Micropyrolyzer to Support Chemical Kinetic StudiesJake K. Lindstrom, Iowa State University, Bioeconomy Institute

39 Results of the IEA Bioenergy Bio-oil Production Round RobinDouglas Elliott, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 59 Biomass Fast Pyrolysis in a Fluidized Bed with Ammonia as Carrier Gas

Dr. Yun-Quan Liu, Xiamen University

40Carbon Footprint of Gasoline and Diesel from Forest Residues and Corn Stover using Integrated Hydropyrolysis and HydroconversionJiqing Fan, Michigan Tech

60Survey of Reaction Kinetics and Fluidized-Bed Reactor Modelling for Biomass Fast PyrolysisJohnny Matta, University of Ottawa

41Rapid Screening Processes for Determining Important Quality Attributes in Biomass using Spectroscopic TechniquesRachel Emerson, Idaho National Laboratory

61Assessment of the Fast Pyrolysis of Tropical Biomasses as a Function of Volatile Residence Time and TemperatureTrevor Morgan, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute

42Rapid Characterization of MgO-SiO2 using a Newly Developed High Pressure, Tandem micro-Reactor: Ethanol to ButadieneRobert Freeman, Frontier Laboratories

62A Comparison of Softwood and Hardwood for the Fast Pyrolysis of Woody Biomass in a Pilot Scale Reactor Sadegh Papari, Memorial University

43Effect of Biomass Heating Time on Bio-Oil Yields in a Free Fall Fast Pyrolysis ReactorPreston Gable, Iowa State University, Bioeconomy Institute

63 Fast Pyrolysis Characteristics of Biomass in a Conical Spouted Bed ReactorHoon Chae Park, Yonsei University

44Selective Depolymerization of Cellulose to Soluble Carbohydrates in Aprotic Solvent SystemsArpa Ghosh, Iowa State University

64Production of Hydrocarbons and Fatty Acids from Vegetable Oil Pyrolysis in a Continuous Catalyst-Free ReactorGeorg Ripberger, Massey University

45Reaction Mechanisms and Kinetics of Processing Glucose, Xylose and Glucose-Xylose Mixtures Under Hot Compressed Water Conditions for Predicting Bio-Crude CompositionIonela Grigoras, Aalborg University

65 Effect of Heating Profiles on Levoglucosan Yields During Cellulose PyrolysisJuan Proano Aviles, Iowa State University, Bioeconomy Institute

46Life Cycle Analysis of Co-Formation of Coal Fines with Hydrochar Produced by a Reactive Twin-Screw Extrusion (TSE) ProcessKent Hoekman, Desert Research Institute

66 Simulation of a Free Fall Reactor Pyrolyzing Cellulose and Red Oak ParticlesJuan Proano Aviles, Iowa State University, Bioeconomy Institute

47 Development of a Continuous Solvent Liquefaction Integrated Pilot PlantMartin Haverly, Iowa State University 67

Thermo-Catalytic Upgrading of Used Cooking Oil as a Cost-Effective Alternative to SPK and HEFA Biofuels: Preliminary ResultsAndrea Maria Rizzo, RE-CORD

48 Thermal Stability of Reheated Bio-Oil from Pyrolysis and Solvent LiquefactionMartin Haverly, Iowa State University 68 Comprehensive Gcxgc Ms for Characterization of Pyrolysis Oil

Linda Sandström, SP Energy Technology Center

49 Aviation Fuels Research and Testing at FAA William J. Hughes Technical CenterCunping Huang, FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center 69 Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Eucalyptus Using Metal-Modified Zsm-5

Emerson Schultz, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation

50Chemical Activation of Bio-Char Obtained from Fast Pyrolysis of Woody Biomasses and Characterization of Activated Char with Different KOH RatiosHyewon Hwang, Seoul National University

70Production of Hydrocarbons and Fatty Acids from Vegetable Oil Pyrolysis in a Continuous Catalyst-Free Reactor Yaser Shirazi, The University of Toledo

51 Ex Situ Catalytic Pyrolysis of Pine in a Bench-Scale Fluidized Bed ReactorKristiina Iisa, National Renewable Energy Laboratory 71

Raman Spectroscopy of Char: Improved Band Assignments through Ab Initio ModelingMatthew Smith, Washington State University

52 KiOR Update: Incorporating Barracuda® in Our CFP Development ProcessNeeti Kapur, KiOR Inc. 72 Organic Fertilizer Production by Oxidative Fast Pyrolysis of Chicken Litter

Ricardo Soares, Federal University of Uberlandia

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73Evaluation of the Effects of Several Reactive Atmospheres on the Properties of Bio-Oil using Microwave Assisted PyrolysisPaul Tarves, USDA-ARS ERRC

93Characterization of Biomass Char from Real Scale Gasifiers and Assessment of Possible Utilization PathwaysMarco Baratieri, University of Bozen-Bolzano

74 Catalytic Pyrolysis of Human Feces for Biofuel ProductionKaige Wang, RTI International 94

Experiences on Hydrothermal Carbonisation: Kinetic Modelling Based on Experimental ResultsMarco Baratieri, University of Bozen-Bolzano

75First-of-Its-Kind Miniature, High-Throughput Bubbling Fluidized Bed Biomass Hydropyrolysis SystemDr. Vikrant Urade, Shell Technology Centre Bengaluru

95 CFD Modeling and Analysis of a Dual Fluidized-Bed Biomass Gasifier Dr. Robert Cattolica, University of California San Diego

76 Integration of a Cane Sugar Mill with IH2® Process PlantDr. Vikrant Urade, Shell Technology Centre Bengaluru 96 Improved Tar Reforming in Producer Gas on Fe And Cao Promoted Ni Catalyst

Dr. Robert Cattolica, University of California

77 Fast Pyrolysis Parametric Studies Using a Focused Microwave Beam ReactorTyler Westover, Idaho National Laboratory 97 Bulk Gas-to-Atomized Liqud Syngas Fermentation Reactor

Preston Gable, Iowa State University, Bioeconomy Institute

78 Approximate Particle-Scale Models for Biomass Fast PyrolysisGavin Wiggins, Oak Ridge National Laboratory 98 Syngas Derived Oxygenate Intermediates to Hydrocarbon Fuel

Michel Gray, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

79 Ex-Situ Catalytic Fast Co-Pyrolysis of Red Oak and Polyethylene in Micro-PyrolyzerYuan Xue, Iowa State University 99

Analysis of Liquid-Phase Intermediates Generated During Aqueous-Phase Reforming Oo Sorbitol on Pt/Al2o3Lidia I. Godina, Åbo Akademi University

80 Fast Pyrolysis of Technical Lignin in a Continuous Fluidized Bed ReactorShuai Zhou, Iowa State University 100 Aqueous-Phase Reforming of Xylitol on Carbon-Supported Catalysts

Lidia I. Godina, Åbo Akademi University

81Mechanistic Modeling of Catalytic Effects of Na Ions on Fast Pyrolysis of Glucose-Based CarbohydratesXiaowei Zhou, Northwestern University

101 On-Site Agricultural Biomass Gasification as a Natural Gas SubstituteMatthew Hart, West Biofuels, LLC

82 Using Activation Energy as Reactivity Criterion for Biomass PyrolysisMarion Carrier, Aston University 102

Entrained-Flow Co-Gasification of Black Liquor and Pyrolysis Oil— Concept Verification and Assessment of Gasifier PerformanceYawer Jafri, Luleå University of Technology

83Sustainable Biofuels with Net Negative Greenhouse Gas Emissions via Pyrolysis or GasificationHans Meerman, Princeton University, Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment

103Direct Syngas Conversion to Light Olefinic Compounds over Cobalt-Nickel Bimetallic CatalystHeather Job, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

84A Target Design and Techno-Economic Analysis for Indirect Liquefaction of Biomass to High-Octane Gasoline Blendstock via Methanol and Dimethyl Ether IntermediatesEric Tan, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

104 Operation a 1-MWth FICFB Biomass Gasifier in CaliforniaChang-hsien Liao, West Biofuels, LLC

85 Combustion of Reed Canary Grass Pyrolysis Oil at 110 Kw in a Horizontal KilnOlav Ohrman, S.P Energy Technology Center 105 Ashing and Ash Fusion Characteristics of Crop Straw at Different Ashing Temperatures

Xia Liu, East China University of Scienceand Technology

86 On-Site Biomass Gasification as a Natural Gas SubstituteGian Claudio Paolo Faussone, INSER ENERGIA SRL 106 Solvent Selection for Tar Removal in Almond Shell Gasification

Zach McCaffrey, University of California, Davis

87 Fast Pyrolysis Oil Fuel Blend for Marine VesselsKatie Chong, Aston University 107 Agglomerations in Almond Residual from Air and Steam Fluidized Gasification

Michael Long, UC Davis, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

88 Routes to Bioethanol – Biochemical Versus ThermochemicalKatie Chong, Aston University 108 Tar Sampling Developments at UC Davis

Michael Long, UC Davis, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

89 Entrained Flow Gasification of Wood Pyrolysis OilMuhamad Fazly Abdul Patah, University of Canterbury 109

Continuous On-Line Tar Monitoring for Process Control by Application of Optical Emission SpectroscopyDr. York Neubauer, Technische Universität Berlin

90Characterization of Tar and Soot Formation for an Improved Co-Gasification of Black Liquor and Pyrolysis OilAlbert Bach, Luleå University of Technology

110Non-Thermal Plasma Application in a Fluidized Bed Reactor for the Treatment of Gasification Product Gases in Presence of Process CharDr. York Neubauer, Technische Universität Berlin

91 Catalyic Gasification of Coal and Biomass on Red MudDr. Foster Agblevor, Utah State University 111

Understanding Uncertainty of Transportation Fuel Production via Biomass Gasification and Mixed Alcohol SynthesisLongwen Ou, Iowa State University

92Physicochemical Properties of Biomass Catalytic Pyrolysis Oils: A 13C Nmr Spectroscopic Investigation of the Effects of Functional Groups on Oil Properties.Dr. Foster Agblevor, Utah State University

112 Parametric Study of Biomass Gasification in a Pilot-Scale GasifierYunye Shi, University of Iowa

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113Long-Duration Investigation of Bed Agglomeration During Oxygen-Steam Gasification in a Fluidized-Bed Reactor with Continuous Limestone InjectionAshokkumar Sharma, Bioeconomy Institute (BEI), Iowa State University

114 Removal of Light Tar from Biomass-Generated SyngasAshokkumar Sharma, Bioeconomy Institute (BEI), Iowa State University

115Improving the Performance of CFD Simulation for Entrained Flow Biomass Gasifiers by Considering Intra-Particle Mass and Heat TransferKentaro Umeki, Luleå University of Technology

116Experimental Evaluation of Biomass Devolatilization in Steam Gasification in a Dual Fluidized Bed GasifierZiyin Zhang, University of Canterbury

117MILENA-OLGA Integrated Gasification and Gas Cleaning Technology, Highly Flexible and Highly EfficientJan-Willem Könemann, Royal Dahlman

118 Torrefaction of Tropical Biomass FeedstocksScott Turn, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, University of Hawaii

119Effects of Temperature, Particle Size, and Leaching Time on K and Cl Removal from Freshly Harvested Banagrass Dr. Hong Cui, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, University of Hawaii at Manoa

120 Fuel Processing to Affect Contaminant Control for Gasification of Tropical GrassesDr. Hong Cui, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, University of Hawaii at Manoa

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Contact InformationEvent Planning

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rod.rinholm@gastechnology.org +1 847-768-0868

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kerry.comstock@gastechnology.org +1 847-768-0538

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kate.shea@gastechnology.org +1 847-768-0649

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