Research Progress on Utilization of Arundo Donax L. Combustion

doi:10.12096/j.2096-4528.pgt.24176

Abstract

Abstract:

Objectives Arundo donax L., as a high-yield energy crop suitable for intensive cultivation, shows great potential for large-scale replacement of coal in power generation and CO₂ emission reduction. Under China’s “dual-carbon” goals and the requirements of low-carbon transformation for coal-fired power units, vigorously developing clean and efficient combustion technologies using Arundo donax L. as an energy crop offers an important low-carbon energy pathway well-suited to China’s national conditions. Understanding the current research status of Arundo donax L. combustion is crucial for guiding the utilization of its combustion in China. To this end, the research progress on the combustion and utilization of Arundo arundo is reviewed, aiming to provide reference for the large-scale utilization of biomass energy. Methods The study conducts a comprehensive investigation into the utilization of Arundo donax L. combustion through literature research methodology, systematically summarizing and analyzing existing research findings. It summarizes the fuel characteristics of Arundo donax L., pre-treatment methods and performance, the characteristics of combustion and pollutant emissions, and industrial-scale tests of Arundo donax L. combustion. Additionally, the study discusses the environmental effects of its cultivation. Conclusions Arundo donax L. shows significant potential for large-scale replacement of coal in heating and power generation. Given the requirements of low-carbon transformation for coal-fired power units in China, co-firing Arundo donax L. in power plants shows great potential.

Key words: dual-carbon, low-carbon, biomass, renewable energy, Arundo donax L., combustion, emission reduction, coal-fired power generation

CLC Number:

TK 62

Yicai WANG, Xin YU, Dunxi YU. Research Progress on Utilization of Arundo Donax L. Combustion[J]. Power Generation Technology, 2025, 46(3): 570-578.

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来源	工业分析			元素分析
来源	A/%	V/%	F_C/%	C_d/%	H_d/%	O_d/%	N_d/%	S_d/%	高位发热量/(MJ/kg)
文献[12](整株)	3.91	83.59	12.50	43.88	5.93	45.29	0.71	0.28	19.19
文献[13](整株)	1.78	79.70	18.52	41.71	6.17	49.13	0.64	0.57	18.96
文献[14](整株)	7.00	77.12	15.88	46.28	5.46	40.00	0.80	0.47	20.14
文献[15](叶)	8.00	76.10	15.90	42.80	6.40	42.00	0.60	0.12	21.70
文献[15](茎)	3.10	68.40	28.50	44.80	6.30	45.10	0.60	0.08	24.30
文献[16]\|(叶<15%)	5.08	*	*	45.55	5.70	*	0.24	*	18.02
文献[17](整株)	5.79	81.20	12.79	45.90	6.78	39.67	1.64	*	17.14
文献[18-19](茎)	4.60	71.30	24.10	47.03	5.72	42.36	0.29	*	*
文献[20](玉米秆)	15.05	69.97	14.98	39.74	5.52	38.01	1.40	0.26	16.72
文献[20](木屑)	8.28	74.32	17.40	45.23	5.76	39.73	0.70	0.31	18.15

来源	工业分析			元素分析
来源	A/%	V/%	F_C/%	C_d/%	H_d/%	O_d/%	N_d/%	S_d/%	高位发热量/(MJ/kg)
文献[12](整株)	3.91	83.59	12.50	43.88	5.93	45.29	0.71	0.28	19.19
文献[13](整株)	1.78	79.70	18.52	41.71	6.17	49.13	0.64	0.57	18.96
文献[14](整株)	7.00	77.12	15.88	46.28	5.46	40.00	0.80	0.47	20.14
文献[15](叶)	8.00	76.10	15.90	42.80	6.40	42.00	0.60	0.12	21.70
文献[15](茎)	3.10	68.40	28.50	44.80	6.30	45.10	0.60	0.08	24.30
文献[16]\|(叶<15%)	5.08	*	*	45.55	5.70	*	0.24	*	18.02
文献[17](整株)	5.79	81.20	12.79	45.90	6.78	39.67	1.64	*	17.14
文献[18-19](茎)	4.60	71.30	24.10	47.03	5.72	42.36	0.29	*	*
文献[20](玉米秆)	15.05	69.97	14.98	39.74	5.52	38.01	1.40	0.26	16.72
文献[20](木屑)	8.28	74.32	17.40	45.23	5.76	39.73	0.70	0.31	18.15

来源	物质质量分数/%
来源	Na₂O	MgO	Al₂O₃	SiO₂	P₂O₅	SO₃	K₂O	CaO	Fe₂O₃
文献[23]	0.01	6.04	0.41	35.47	4.29	2.05	29.54	11.61	0.25
文献[24]	—	4.72	2.97	18.59	—	5.21	52.16	1.31	0.41
文献[15](叶)	0.20	4.70	3.30	49.80	5.30	0.32	16.20	2.80	2.40
文献[15](茎)	0.10	4.80	3.50	43.00	3.90	0.21	20.20	3.00	3.30

来源	物质质量分数/%
来源	Na₂O	MgO	Al₂O₃	SiO₂	P₂O₅	SO₃	K₂O	CaO	Fe₂O₃
文献[23]	0.01	6.04	0.41	35.47	4.29	2.05	29.54	11.61	0.25
文献[24]	—	4.72	2.97	18.59	—	5.21	52.16	1.31	0.41
文献[15](叶)	0.20	4.70	3.30	49.80	5.30	0.32	16.20	2.80	2.40
文献[15](茎)	0.10	4.80	3.50	43.00	3.90	0.21	20.20	3.00	3.30

测试项目	元素质量比/(mg/kg)
测试项目	K	Na	Ca	Mg
水洗前	11 187	61	838	626
水洗后	5 052	41	711	486