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long-term integrated operation of more than 500 h was conducted
in several attempts, and the technical feasibility of each part of the
integrated system was investigated. In addition, details of the fully
integrated system from biomass gasification to F-T synthesis are
presented, including some trial-and-error experiments for optimization.
Furthermore, representative properties of BTL diesel
based on conventional fuel standards are provided. The details of
the fully integrated BTL facility and results of the long-term operation
in the pilot-scale plant will be useful for the understanding
and further optimization of the technology as well as the development
of a commercial-scale BTL process.