Thermogravimetric devolatisation behavior of agricultural residue for generation of syngas

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Praveen Kumar ◽  
P.M.V. Subbarao ◽  
L.D. Kala ◽  
V.K. Vijay
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Pearl Millet ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Thermochemical Conversion ◽  
Degradation Behavior ◽  
Ozawa Method ◽  
Thermogravimetric Method ◽  
Agricultural Residue ◽  
Tg Analysis ◽  
Tg And Dtg

Abstract The thermal degradation characteristics of eucalyptus, pearl millet cob, and corncob were investigated using non-isothermal thermogravimetric method. This investigation was performed with the objective of carrying out thermochemical conversion for obtaining syngas. TG and DTG analysis were carried out to understand thermal devolatisation behavior and estimation of various thermophysical properties of the biomasses. The degradation behavior was analysed in the light of lignocellulosic composition that was found to have definitive influence on degradation outcomes. TG analysis has been utilized to obtain proximate analysis of biomass. Activation energy using Flynn-Wall-Ozawa method have been estimated and found to be 201, 150 and 68 kJ mol−1 for eucalyptus, pearl millet cob, and corncob respectively. The TG analysis and activation energy together indicated that corncob is easiest for thermochemical conversion amongst the three biomasses. The TG curve also confirms the same.

scholarly journals STUDY ON THERMOGRAVIMETRIC AND KINETIC OF AGRICULTURAL RESIDUES IN VIETNAM

2017 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 436
Author(s):  
Viet Quoc Dinh ◽  
Van Dinh Son Tho
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Degradation ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Inert Atmosphere ◽  
Thermochemical Conversion ◽  
Corn Cob ◽  
Ozawa Method ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric ◽  
Agricultural Residue

Thermochemical conversion of biomass has been studied extensively over the last decades. For the design, optimization and modeling of thermochemical conversion processes, such as fixed bed pyrolysis, a sound understanding of pyrolysis is essential. In this study, the thermal degradation of different agricultural residue species as rice husk (RH), corn cob (CC) and sugarcane bagasse (SGB) has been investigated using thermo-gravimetric. The kinetic parameters of three agricultural in the inert atmosphere are also calculated by Flynn-Wall-Ozawa method (FWO) and compared with acacia wood’s one. The average activated energy of rice husk lower than activated energy of acacia wood. The average activated energy of corn cob and sugarcane bagasse are higher than the activated energy of acacia wood thermal degradation. This result has important role in the reactor design for using agricultural residue to generate power such as pyrolysis or gasification.

scholarly journals Effect of CaO on catalytic combustion of semi-coke

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 011-020
Author(s):  
Luyao Kou ◽  
Junjing Tang ◽  
Tu Hu ◽  
Baocheng Zhou ◽  
Li Yang
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Apparent Activation Energy ◽  
Combustion Rate ◽  
Activation Energies ◽  
Combustion Reaction ◽  
Tg Analysis ◽  
Conversion Rates ◽  
Apparent Activation Energies ◽  
Ozawa Integral Method ◽  
Addition Amount

Abstract Generally, adding a certain amount of an additive to pulverized coal can promote its combustion performance. In this paper, the effect of CaO on the combustion characteristics and kinetic behavior of semi-coke was studied by thermogravimetric (TG) analysis. The results show that adding proper amount of CaO can reduce the ignition temperature of semi-coke and increase the combustion rate of semi-coke; with the increase in CaO content, the combustion rate of semi-coke increases first and then decreases, and the results of TG analysis showed that optimal addition amount of CaO is 2 wt%. The apparent activation energy of CaO with different addition amounts of CaO was calculated by Coats–Redfern integration method. The apparent activation energy of semi-coke in the combustion reaction increases first and then decreases with the increase in CaO addition. The apparent activation energies of different samples at different conversion rates were calculated by Flynn–Wall–Ozawa integral method. It was found that the apparent activation energies of semi-coke during combustion reaction decreased with the increase in conversion.

Physicochemical Characterization and Pyrolysis Kinetic Study of Sugarcane Bagasse Using Thermogravimetric Analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 138 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anil Kumar Varma ◽  
Prasenjit Mondal
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Physicochemical Characterization ◽  
Maximum Error ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Pyrolysis Kinetics ◽  
Exponential Factor ◽  
Physiochemical Properties ◽  
Model Free ◽  
Complex Process

The present study was conducted to investigate the physicochemical properties and pyrolysis kinetics of sugarcane bagasse (SB). The physiochemical properties of SB were determined to examine its potential for pyrolysis. The physiochemical properties such as proximate analysis, ultimate analysis, heating values, lignocellulosic composition, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) of SB were investigated. The pyrolysis experiments were conducted in a nonisothermal thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) to understand the thermal degradation behavior of SB. The activation energy (Ea) of SB pyrolysis was calculated by model-free Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose (KAS) and Ozawa–Flynn–Wall (OFW) methods. Average values of activation energy determined through KAS and OFW methods are found as 91.64 kJ/mol and 104.43 kJ/mol, respectively. Variation in the activation energy with degree of conversion was observed, which shows that pyrolysis is a complex process composed of several reactions. Coats–Redfern method was used to calculate the pre-exponential factor and reaction order. Conversion of SB due to heat treatment computed by using the kinetic parameters is found to be in good agreement with the experimental conversion data, and the maximum error limit between the experimental and predicted conversions is 8.5% for 5 °C/min, 6.0% for 10 °C/min, and 11.6% for 20 °C/min. The current investigation proves the suitability of SB as a potential feedstock for pyrolysis.

Effect of alkylated diphenylamine on thermal-oxidative degradation behavior of poly-α-olefin

2015 ◽  
Vol 69 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mian-Ran Chao ◽  
Wei-Min Li ◽  
Li-Li Zhu ◽  
Hai-Hong Ma ◽  
Xiao-Bo Wang
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Oxidative Stability ◽  
Oxidative Degradation ◽  
Thermal Oxidative Degradation ◽  
Degradation Behavior ◽  
Thermal Oxidative Stability ◽  
Zinc Dialkyl Dithiophosphate ◽  
Dialkyl Dithiophosphate

AbstractAn oil-soluble antioxidant, alkylated diphenylamine (ADPA), was prepared by alkylation of diphenylamine. The influence of ADPA on the thermal-oxidative stability of poly-α-olefin (PAO8) was evaluated by thermogravimetry (TG). For comparison, the thermal-oxidative stability of PAO8 with zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate (ZDDP) was also investigated. Activation energy (E

Non-isothermal degradation kinetics for polycarbonate/ polymethylphenylsilsesquioxane composites

e-Polymers ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiangbo Wang ◽  
Zhong Xin
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Thermal Degradation ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Degradation Kinetics ◽  
Degradation Process ◽  
Nitrogen Atmosphere ◽  
Ozawa Method ◽  
Degradation Behaviors ◽  
Thermal Degradation Process

AbstractThe thermal degradation behaviors of PC/PMPSQ (polymethylphenylsilsesquioxane) systems were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) under non-isothermal conditions in nitrogen atmosphere. During non-isothermal degradation, Kissinger and Flynn-Wall-Ozawa methods were used to analyze the thermal degradation process. The results showed that a remarkable decrease in activation energy ( E ) was observed in the early and middle stages of thermal degradation in the presence of PMPSQ, which indicated that the addition of PMPSQ promoted the thermal degradation of PC. Flynn-Wall-Ozawa method further revealed that PMPSQ significantly increased the activation energy of PC thermal degradation in the final stage, which illustrated that the PMPSQ stabilized the char residues and improved the flame retardancy of PC in the final period of thermal degradation process

scholarly journals Studies on Thermal Degradation Behavior of Siliceous Agriculture Waste (Rice Husk, Wheat Husk and Bagasse)

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 47-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed H. Javed ◽  
Umair Aslam ◽  
Mohsin Kazmi ◽  
Masooma Rustam ◽  
Sheema Riaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Degradation ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Acid Treatment ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Degradation Behavior ◽  
Agriculture Waste ◽  
Pure Silica ◽  
Thermal Degradation Behavior ◽  
Residual Weight ◽  
Wheat Husk

Abstract Various siliceous agriculture waste (SAW) such as rice husk, wheat husk and bagasse have been investigated to study their thermal degradation behavior using Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) technique. The focus of this research is to conduct TGA of raw and acid treated (20% HCl & 1M H2SO4) SAW at heating rate 10°C/min in the atmosphere of nitrogen. The results were analyzed on the basis of thermograms and it was inferred that 24 hours soaking with 20% HCl prior to thermal degradation enhanced the percent weight loss. The process also improved the percentage of residual weight of SAW indicating the extraction of amorphous silica with increased purity. The effect of acid treatment was verified by determining chemical composition of SAW samples before and after soaking with 20% HCl. Proximate analysis, thermal degradation temperature ranges and percentage of residual weight at 800°C for each of rice husk, wheat husk and bagasse were also quantified to observe the thermal degradation behavior. XRF analysis was performed to observe the effect of acid treatment for extraction of pure silica.

scholarly journals Nonisothermal Thermogravimetric Analysis of Thai Lignite with High CaO Content

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pakamon Pintana ◽  
Nakorn Tippayawong
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Combustion Kinetics ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Thermogravimetric Method ◽  
Degradation Behaviors ◽  
Fwo Method ◽  
Free Cao ◽  
Kinetics Of

Thermal behaviors and combustion kinetics of Thai lignite with different SO3-free CaO contents were investigated. Nonisothermal thermogravimetric method was carried out under oxygen environment at heating rates of 10, 30, and 50°C min−1from ambient up to 1300°C. Flynn-Wall-Ozawa (FWO) and Kissinger-Akahira-Sunose (KAS) methods were adopted to estimate the apparent activation energy (E) for the thermal decomposition of these coals. Different thermal degradation behaviors were observed in lignites with low (14%) and high (42%) CaO content. Activation energy of the lignite combustion was found to vary with the conversion fraction. In comparison with the KAS method, higherEvalues were obtained by the FWO method for all conversions considered. High CaO lignite was observed to have higher activation energy than the low CaO coal.

Study on Flammability Characteristics and Thermal Stability of Flame-Retardant PA Fibers

2013 ◽  
Vol 631-632 ◽  
pp. 277-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Min Zhao ◽  
Li Wen Tan
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Thermal Degradation ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Tg Analysis ◽  
Flammability Characteristics ◽  
Degradation Activation Energy ◽  
Thermal Stability Of ◽  
Better Than

The flammability characteristics and thermal stability were studied based on LOI, TG analysis and SEM tests. The results revealed that the additive flame retardant enhanced the flame retardancy of PA. The TG analysis showed that the thermal stability of flame-retardant PA fibers was better than PA fibers, because flame-retardant PA fibers got higher residue content and thermal degradation activation energy. The SEM images indicated the flame retardant residues were infusible, which can impede the molten dropping of PA fibers during combustion.

scholarly journals Catalytic properties of a composite material based on belarusian dolomites in relation to the decomposition of pyrolysis tar

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 440-448
Author(s):  
S. V. Vasilevich ◽  
M. V. Malko ◽  
D. V. Degterov ◽  
A. N. Asadchyi
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Catalytic Decomposition ◽  
Decomposition Reaction ◽  
Thermochemical Conversion ◽  
Homogeneous Process ◽  
Composite Catalysts ◽  
Heterogeneous Catalytic ◽  
Pyrolysis Tar

The paper discusses results of an experimental study of the thermal decomposition of pyrolysis tar in a homogeneous process and in the presence of a catalyst. Experiments on thermal decomposition of pyrolysis tar were carried out under isothermal conditions in a laboratory setup at temperatures of 300, 400, 450 and 500 °C. The rate of the homogeneous process of thermal decomposition of tar and maximal degrees of decomposition were determined. According to the data of this work, the activation energy of the homogeneous process was 320 kJ/mol. It was found that the rate of thermal decomposition of the tar increases in the case of introducing samples of natural dolomites into the reaction zone, as well as a composite material based on them. This increase is due to the occurrence of a heterogeneous catalytic decomposition reaction of the pyrolysis tar. The apparent activation energy of this process was 210 kJ/mol (when using dolomites) and 202 kJ/mol (when using composites). It was noted that the composite material has significantly more favorable mechanical properties than dolomite. Based on the established data, it was concluded that the creation of composite catalysts for the thermal decomposition of heavy hydrocarbons formed in the processes of thermochemical conversion of biomass is promising.

scholarly journals Comparative study of the reaction kinetics of three residual biomasses

BioResources ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 2891-2905
Author(s):  
Arnaldo Martinez ◽  
Lourdes Meriño ◽  
Alberto Albis ◽  
Jorge Ortega
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Lignin Content ◽  
Cellulose Degradation ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Degradation Process ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Cellulose Content ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Biomass Residues

Kinetic analysis for the combustion of three agro-industrial biomass residues (coconut husk, corn husk, and rice husk) was carried out in order to provide information for the generation of energy from them. The analysis was performed using the results of the data obtained by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) at three heating rates (10, 20, and 30 K/min). The biomass residues were characterized in terms of proximate analysis, elemental analysis, calorific value, lignin content, α-cellulose content, hemicellulose content, and holocellulose content. The biomass fuels were thermally degraded in an oxidative atmosphere. The results showed that the biomass thermal degradation process is comprised of the combustion of hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin. The kinetic parameters of the distributed activation energy model indicated that the activation energy distribution for the pseudocomponents follows lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose in descending order. The activation energy values for each set of reactions are similar between the heating rates, which suggests that it is independent of the heating rate between 10 K/min and 30 K/min. For all the biomass samples, the increased heating rate resulted in the overlap of the hemicellulose and cellulose degradation events.

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