Andres Anca-Couce

2024

Benchmarking of primary measures to achieve lowest NOx emissions in small-scale biomass grate furnaces

Steiner, M., Scharler, R., Buchmayr, M., Hochenauer, C. & Anca-Couce, A., Nov 2024, In: Renewable Energy. 234, 121226.

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Comparison of single particle models for biomass char, chemical looping and metal oxide conversion processes

Steiner, T., Schulze, K., Scharler, R. & Anca-Couce, A., 15 May 2024, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 488, 150993.

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Evaluation of the influence of the fuel fines content on the stratified downdraft gasification of wood chips

Zachl, A. M., Buchmayr, M., Gruber, J., Anca-Couce, A., Scharler, R. & Hochenauer, C., 1 Feb 2024, In: Fuel. 357, C, 129926.

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Experimental-data-based, easy-to-use product gas composition prediction of a commercial open-top gasifier based on commercially used properties of softwood chips

Zachl, A., Buchmayr, M., Gruber, J., Anca-Couce, A., Scharler, R. & Hochenauer, C., May 2024, In: Renewable Energy. 226, p. 120407 120407.

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Investigation of the utilization of forest woodchips in a commercial small-scale open-top gasifier

Zachl, A. M., Urbancl, D., Buchmayr, M., Gruber, J., Anca-Couce, A., Scharler, R. & Hochenauer, C., 1 Oct 2024, In: Journal of the Energy Institute. 116, 101746.

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On the Applicability of Iron-Based Oxygen Carriers and Biomass-Based Syngas for Chemical Looping Hydrogen Production

Steiner, T., von Berg, L., Anca-Couce, A. & Schulze, K., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Energy and Fuels.

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Potential and assessment of urea-based SNCR in a small-scale multi-fuel biomass furnace

Steiner, M., Anca-Couce, A., Hochenauer, C., Buchmayr, M. & Scharler, R., 15 Dec 2024, In: Fuel. 378, 132941.

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Relevance and prediction of N2O in small-scale multi-fuel biomass furnaces using primary NOx reduction measures

Steiner, M., Anca-Couce, A., Hochenauer, C., Buchmayr, M. & Scharler, R., Aug 2024, In: Renewable Energy. 229, 229, 120785.

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2023

Extension of the layer particle model for volumetric conversion reactions during char gasification

Steiner, T., Schulze, K., Scharler, R. & Anca-Couce, A., Oct 2023, In: Combustion and Flame. 256, 112940.

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Multi-scale modelling of a fluidized bed biomass gasifier of industrial size (1 MW) using a detailed particle model coupled to CFD: Proof of feasibility and advantages over simplified approaches

von Berg, L., Anca-Couce, A., Hochenauer, C. & Scharler, R., 15 Jun 2023, In: Energy Conversion and Management. 286, 117070.

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Numerical investigation of reaction mechanisms on NOx emissions from biomass combustion with enhanced reduction

Eßl, M., Scharler, R., Schulze, K. & Anca-Couce, A., 23 Jun 2023, (Submitted) In: Biomass and Bioenergy. 2023

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Production and characterization of bio-oil from fluidized bed pyrolysis of olive stones, pinewood, and torrefied feedstock

Trubetskaya, A., von Berg, L., Johnson, R., Moore, S., Leahy, J. J., Han, Y., Lange, H. & Anca-Couce, A., Jan 2023, In: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis . 169, 105841.

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Study of the effects of thermally thin and thermally thick particle approaches on the Eulerian modeling of a biomass combustor operating with wood chips

Gómez, M. A., Álvarez-Bermúdez, C., Chapela, S., Anca-Couce, A. & Porteiro, J., 15 Oct 2023, In: Energy. 281, 128243.

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Validation of a biomass conversion mechanism by Eulerian modelling of a fixed-bed system under low primary air conditions

Álvarez-Bermúdez, C., Anca-Couce, A., Chapela, S., Scharler, R., Buchmayr, M., Gómez, M. Á. & Porteiro, J., Oct 2023, In: Renewable Energy. 215, 119003.

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2022

Air preheating and exhaust gas recirculation as keys to achieving an enhanced fuel water content range in stratified downdraft gasification

Zachl, A. M., Buchmayr, M., Gruber, J., Anca-Couce, A., Scharler, R. & Hochenauer, C., 1 Sept 2022, In: Fuel. 323, 124429.

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A meta-analysis of thermo-physical and chemical aspects in CFD modelling of pyrolysis of a single wood particle in the thermally thick regime

Maziarka, P., Anca-Couce, A., Prins, W. & Ronsse, F., 15 Oct 2022, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 446, 137088.

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Assessment of measurement methods to characterize the producer gas from biomass gasification with steam in a fluidized bed

Anca-Couce, A., von Berg, L., Pongratz, G., Scharler, R., Hochenauer, C., Geusebroek, M., Kuipers, J., Vilela, C. M., Kraia, T., Panopoulos, K., Funcia, I., Dieguez-Alonso, A., Almuina-Villar, H., Tsiotsias, T., Kienzl, N. & Martini, S., Aug 2022, In: Biomass and Bioenergy. 163, 106527.

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Challenges in Kinetic Parameter Determination for Wheat Straw Pyrolysis

Fonseca, F. G., Anca-Couce, A., Funke, A. & Dahmen, N., Oct 2022, In: Energies. 15, 19, 7240.

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Development of stability criteria for biomass open-top downdraft gasifiers

Zachl, A. M., Buchmayr, M., Gruber, J., Anca-Couce, A., Scharler, R. & Hochenauer, C., Dec 2022, In: Journal of the Energy Institute. 105, p. 442-453 12 p.

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Evaluation and extension of the load and fuel flexibility limits of a stratified downdraft gasifier

Zachl, A. M., Buchmayr, M., Gruber, J., Anca-Couce, A., Scharler, R. & Hochenauer, C., 15 Jan 2022, In: Energy. 239, Part D, 12 p., 122279.

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Minimization of inorganic particulate matter emissions with a novel multi-fuel combustion technology that enhances inorganic retention in a compact updraft fixed-bed

Archan, G. A. R., Scharler, R., Buchmayr, M., Kienzl, N., Hochenauer, C., Gruber, J. & Anca-Couce, A., 15 Jun 2022, In: Fuel. 318, 123611.

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Multi-scale modelling of fluidized bed biomass gasification using a 1D particle model coupled to CFD

von Berg, L., Anca-Couce, A., Hochenauer, C. & Scharler, R., 15 Sept 2022, In: Fuel. 324, 124677.

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Real coupling of solid oxide fuel cells with a biomass steam gasifier: Operating boundaries considering performance, tar and carbon deposition analyses

Pongratz, G., Subotić, V., Von Berg, L., Schröttner, H., Hochenauer, C., Martini, S., Hauck, M., Steinrücken, B., Kupecki, J., Skrzypkiewicz, M., Scharler, R. & Anca-Couce, A., 15 May 2022, In: Fuel. 316, 123310.

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Solid oxide fuel cell operation with biomass gasification product gases: Performance- and carbon deposition risk evaluation via a CFD modelling approach

Pongratz, G., Subotić, V., Hochenauer, C., Scharler, R. & Anca-Couce, A., 1 Apr 2022, In: Energy. 244, 123085.

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Stratified downdraft gasification of wood chips with a significant bark content

Zachl, A. M., Soria-Verdugo, A., Buchmayr, M., Gruber, J., Anca-Couce, A., Scharler, R. & Hochenauer, C., 15 Dec 2022, In: Energy. 261, B, 125323.

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Torrefaction of cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin extracted from woody and agricultural biomass in TGA-GC/MS: Linking production profiles of volatile species to biomass type and macromolecular composition

González Martínez, M., Anca Couce, A., Dupont, C., da Silva Perez, D., Thiéry, S., Meyer, X. M. & Gourdon, C., Feb 2022, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 176, 114350.

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2021

Advances in biomass gasification for the production of Bioheat, bioelectricity and biofuels

Anca-Couce, A., Archan, G., Von Berg, L., Pongratz, G., Martini, S., Buchmayr, M., Rakos, C., Hochenauer, C. & Scharler, R., 2021, In: European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings. p. 18-22 5 p.

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Analysis of H₂S-related short-term degradation and regeneration of anode- and electrolyte supported solid oxide fuel cells fueled with biomass steam gasifier product gas

Pongratz, G., Subotić, V., Schroettner, H., Hochenauer, C., Skrzypkiewicz, M., Kupecki, J., Anca-Couce, A. & Scharler, R., 1 Mar 2021, In: Energy. 218, 119556.

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BIO-CCHP - Advanced biomass CCHP based on gasification, SOFC and cooling machines

Scharler, R., Anca-Couce, A., Pongratz, G., Wagner, P., Martini, S., Huber, M. & Gruber, J., 2021

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Bioenergy technologies, uses, market and future trends with Austria as a case study

Anca-Couce, A., Hochenauer, C. & Scharler, R., Jan 2021, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 135, 110237.

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Correction to: Investigation of solid oxide fuel cell operation with synthetic biomass gasification product gases as a basis for enhancing its performance (Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, (2021), 11, 1, (121-139), 10.1007/s13399-020-00726-w)

Pongratz, G., Schroettner, H., Stoeckl, B., Hochenauer, C., Anca-Couce, A. & Scharler, R., Feb 2021, In: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 11, 1, 1 p.

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Correlations between tar content and permanent gases as well as reactor temperature in a lab-scale fluidized bed biomass gasifier applying different feedstock and operating conditions

von Berg, L., Pongratz, G., Pilatov, A., Almuina-Villar, H., Hochenauer, C., Scharler, R. & Anca-Couce, A., 1 Dec 2021, In: Fuel. 305, 121531.

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Detailed NO_X precursor measurements within the reduction zone of a novel small-scale fuel flexible biomass combustion technology

Archan, G., Scharler, R., Pölzer, L., Buchmayr, M., Sommersacher, P., Hochenauer, C., Gruber, J. & Anca-Couce, A., 15 Oct 2021, In: Fuel. 302, 121073.

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Emission minimization of a top-lit updraft gasifier cookstove based on experiments and detailed CFD analyses

Scharler, R., Archan, G., Rakos, C., von Berg, L., Lello, D., Hochenauer, C. & Anca-Couce, A., 1 Nov 2021, In: Energy Conversion and Management. 247, 114755.

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Experimental evaluation of primary measures for NO_X and dust emission reduction in a novel 200 kW multi-fuel biomass boiler

Archan, G., Anca-Couce, A., Buchmayr, M., Hochenauer, C., Gruber, J. & Scharler, R., Jun 2021, In: Renewable Energy. 170, p. 1186-1196 11 p.

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Flame ionization detection as a simple real-time tar monitoring device for biomass downdraft gasification

Zachl, A. M., Buchmayr, M., Gruber, J., Anca-Couce, A., Scharler, R. & Hochenauer, C., 1 Apr 2021, In: Fuel. 289, 119950.

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Investigation of solid oxide fuel cell operation with synthetic biomass gasification product gases as a basis for enhancing its performance

Pongratz, G., Subotić, V., Schroettner, H., Stoeckl, B., Hochenauer, C., Anca-Couce, A. & Scharler, R., Feb 2021, In: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 11, 1, p. 121-139 19 p.

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Modelling fuel flexibility in fixed-bed biomass conversion with a low primary air ratio in an updraft configuration

Anca-Couce, A., Archan, G., Buchmayr, M., Essl, M., Hochenauer, C. & Scharler, R., 15 Jul 2021, In: Fuel. 296, 120687.

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Shifting of the flame front in a small-scale commercial downdraft gasifier by water injection and exhaust gas recirculation

Zachl, A. M., Buchmayr, M., Gruber, J., Anca-Couce, A., Scharler, R. & Hochenauer, C., 1 Nov 2021, In: Fuel. 303, 121297.

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2020

Advances in biomass conversion based on gasification for overcoming barriers in bioenergy use for bioheat, bioelectricity and biofuels

Anca-Couce, A., Archan, G. A. R., Von Berg, L., Pongratz, G., Martini, S., Hochenauer, C. & Scharler, R., 2020, 6th Central European Biomass Conference. p. 53 1 p.

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Biomass pyrolysis TGA assessment with an international round robin

Anca-Couce, A., Tsekos, C., Retschitzegger, S., Zimbardi, F., Funke, A., Banks, S., Kraia, T., Marques, P., Scharler, R., de Jong, W. & Kienzl, N., 15 Sept 2020, In: Fuel. 276, 118002.

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Combined influence of inorganics and transport limitations on the pyrolytic behaviour of woody biomass

Almuina-Villar, H., Sommersacher, P., Retschitzegger, S., Anca-Couce, A. & Dieguez-Alonso, A., 1 Jan 2020, In: Chemical Engineering Transactions. 80, p. 73-78 6 p.

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Condensable and liquid compounds from biomass and waste thermal degradation

Dupont, C., Anca-Couce, A., Commandré, J. M., Dieguez-Alonso, A., Ghislain, T., Martinez, M. G. & Lavoie, J. M., 1 Jan 2020, Handbook on Characterization of Biomass, Biowaste and Related By-products. Springer International Publishing AG , p. 1173-1210 38 p.

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Detailed experimental investigation of the spatially distributed gas release and bed temperatures in fixed-bed biomass combustion with low oxygen concentration

Archan, G., Anca-Couce, A., Gregorc, J., Buchmayr, M., Hochenauer, C., Gruber, J. & Scharler, R., Oct 2020, In: Biomass and Bioenergy. 141, 105725.

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Evaluation of heat transfer models at various fluidization velocities for biomass pyrolysis conducted in a bubbling fluidized bed

von Berg, L., Soria-Verdugo, A., Hochenauer, C., Scharler, R. & Anca-Couce, A., Oct 2020, In: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 160, 120175.

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Experimentelle Analyse und Optimierung der Emissionen eines 30 kW Laborreaktors einer neuen Multi-Fuel-Low-Emission Feuerungstechnologie

Archan, G. A. R., Anca-Couce, A., Pölzer, L. F., Buchmayr, M., Hochenauer, C., Kelz, J., Schulze, K., Gruber, J. & Scharler, R., 2020, 6. Mitteleuropäische Biomassekonferenz: Tagungsband.

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Multi-stage model for the release of potassium in single particle biomass combustion

Anca-Couce, A., Sommersacher, P., Hochenauer, C. & Scharler, R., 15 Nov 2020, In: Fuel. 280, 118569.

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Tar conversion of biomass syngas in a downstream char bed

Fuentes-Cano, D., von Berg, L., Diéguez-Alonso, A., Scharler, R., Gómez-Barea, A. & Anca-Couce, A., 1 Mar 2020, In: Fuel Processing Technology. 199, 106271.

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Transient CFD simulation of wood log combustion in stoves

Scharler, R., Gruber, T., Ehrenhöfer, A., Kelz, J., Bardar, R. M., Bauer, T., Hochenauer, C. & Anca-Couce, A., 1 Jan 2020, In: Renewable Energy. 145, p. 651-662 12 p.

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Understanding the torrefaction of woody and agricultural biomasses through their extracted macromolecular components. Part 2: Torrefaction model

González Martínez, M., Dupont, C., Anca-Couce, A., da Silva Perez, D., Boissonnet, G., Thiéry, S., Meyer, X. M. & Gourdon, C., 1 Nov 2020, In: Energy. 210, 118451.

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