| − | '''Pyrolysis''' is the thermal decomposition of biomass at high temperatures (greater than 400° F, or 200° C) in the absence of air. The end product of pyrolysis is a mixture of solids (char), liquids (oxygenated oils), and gases ([[methane]], [[carbon monoxide]], and [[carbon dioxide]]) with proportions determined by operating temperature, pressure, oxygen content, and other conditions. The process is often used in the hydrolization of [[whey]] solids for the production of cheese and other dairy products.
| + | Pyrolysis is the thermal decomposition of biomass at high temperatures (greater than 400° F, or 200° C) in the absence of air. The end product of pyrolysis is a mixture of solids (char), liquids (oxygenated oils), and gases ([[methane]], [[carbon monoxide]], and [[carbon dioxide]]) with proportions determined by operating temperature, pressure, oxygen content, and other conditions. The process is often used in the hydrolization of [[whey]] solids for the production of cheese and other dairy products. |