CHANGES IN THE QUALITY OF SUPERHEATED STEAM DRIED OIL PALM EMPTY FRUIT BUNCHES FIBERS

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
ROSDANELLI HASIBUAN ◽  
WAN RAMLI WAN DAUD
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Superheated Steam ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunches

scholarly journals PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTY CHANGES AND ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS ENHANCEMENT OF OIL PALM EMPTY FRUIT BUNCHES TREATED WITH SUPERHEATED STEAM

BioResources ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ezyana Kamal Bahrin ◽  
Azhari Samsu Baharuddin ◽  
Mohamad Faizal Ibrahim ◽  
Mohamad Nafis Abdul Razak ◽  
Alawi Sulaiman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Enzymatic Hydrolysis ◽  
Physicochemical Property ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Superheated Steam ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunches ◽  
Property Changes

scholarly journals KAJIAN KINERJA SIKLON PEMBERSIH DAN PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP KONSENTRASI GAS-GAS HASIL GASIFIKASI TANDAN KOSONG KELAPA SAWIT

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-218
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Collection Efficiency ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunch ◽  
Gas Temperature ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunches ◽  
Purification System ◽  
Standard Pressure

ABSTRAK PPembersihan partikel-partikel pengotor dari gas-gas hasil gasifikasi tandan kosong kelapa sawit merupakan salah satu proses penting yang harus dilakukan untuk mendapatkan gas pembawa energi dengan kemurnian yang lebih baik. Pemisahan partikel-partikel tersebut dari umumnya dilakukan dengan menggunakan siklon. Konstruksi dan kondisi operasi siklon, seperti suhu gas yang masuk, berperan penting dalam menentukan kinerja pemisahan partikel dari gas tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengaruh perubahan suhu gas terhadap kinerja siklon dalam memisahkan partikulat dan tar dari gas-gas hasil gasifikasi tandan kosong kelapa sawit. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan suhu gas yang masuk ke siklon mampu memisahkan partikel berukuran 5–6 μm di kisaran suhu 200–300 °C pada efisiensi minimum 50%. Hasil perhitungan efisiensi pengumpulan rata-rata mencapai 98,23%, sedangkan hasil pengukuran adalah 85,56%. Hasil perhitungan dan ekperimen terhadap tekanan jatuh pada siklon, masing-masing, adalah 100,11 dan 87 mmH2 O, berada pada kisaran standar tekanan jatuh yang disarankan. Efisiensi dan tekanan jatuh yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa siklon dapat bekerja dengan baik. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa siklon sebaiknya digunakan pada tahap awal dari proses pemisah partikel dari gas hasil gasifikasi, pada saat suhu gas masih tinggi Kata kunci : Efisiensi Pengumpulan; Pengurangan Diameter; Penurunan Tekanan; Suhu Gas; Tar ABSTRACT Gas purification is one of a very crucial process required to be performed in order to obtain a better quality of gasses produced by grasification of oil palm empty fruit bunches. A cyclone is usually used in the purification process to separate particles and tarss from the gas. Particle separating performance of a cyclone is affected by its construction and operating conditions, such as temperature of the entering gas. The objectives of this study is to examine the effect of the entering gas temperature to the cyclone performance in separating particulates and tar from gases produced by gasification of oil palm empty fruit bunch. The results shows that the cyclone was capable in separating particles with size of 5-6 μm at entering gas temperature range of 200- 300 °C, at a minimum efficiency of 50%. The calculated average collection efficiency was 98.23% while the experimental results were 84.56%. Calculation and experimental data on pressure drop within the cylone was 100.11 and 97.0 mmH2 O, respectively, and fall within the required standard pressure drop. The collection efficiency and pressure drop indicated that the cyclone performed well. The study also suggests that cyclone is best to be used at the first row of the purification system for gases produced by gasification of empty fruit bunch since the temperature is still high enough Keywords : Collection Efficiency; Diameter Cut Size; Pressures Drop; Temperature of Gas; Tar

The Use of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches (OPEFB) Fibers as Partial Replacement for Imported Recycled Fibers

2017 ◽  
Vol 737 ◽  
pp. 335-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.B. Khairul Hafizuddin ◽  
Roslan Rohaizu ◽  
W.D. Wan Rosli
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Paper Industry ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Paper Strength ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunches ◽  
Recycled Pulp ◽  
Recycled Fibers ◽  
The Cost

Papermaking in Malaysia is basically based on recycled (secondary) fibers which are sourced from various parts of the world with prices depending on the quality of the fibers procured. The costs of paper production could possibly be reduced by using local fibers as partial replacement provided that the strength requirements are not compromised; and one such type is the oil palm fibers which are obtained as the by-product of the palm oil industry. This paper reports the use of the oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fiber as a partial substitute in the production of corrugating medium. Both unbleached and totally chlorine free (TCF) bleached OPEFB pulps were mixed in different ratios with high quality recycled pulps which had been mechanically and chemically treated. Burst strength results indicate as high as 70% recycled pulp can be replaced by OPEFB pulps yet still having strength properties that are comparable with the industrial produced corrugating medium. Although the effect of bleached pulp is significant at high addition levels of more than 70%, the cost-energy balance will not be effective to use these bleached fibers, and furthermore the utilization of unbleached pulps also gave the same desired results. The use of the underutilized OPEFB fibers for replacement of imported recycled fibers without compromising the paper strength qualities could help the Malaysian paper industry in their quest for finding fiber alternatives.

scholarly journals Quality Improvement on Briquettes Made of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB) Using of Brown Algae Adhesive

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-44
Author(s):  
Ana Dewita ◽  
M. Faisal ◽  
Asri Gani
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Brown Algae ◽  
Thermal Characteristics ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Volatile Matter ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Fixed Carbon ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunches

The charcoal produced from oil palm empty fruit bunches pyrolysis can be utilized as environmentally friendly alternative fuel briquettes. This research aimed at improving the quality of these EFB briquettes using brown algae adhesive (alginate). The adhesive was added at 2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, and 10%. Proximate analysis was then performed on EFB and the brown algae. The best quality briquettes were obtained by adding brown algae adhesive at 2.5% concentrate, which resulted in a calorific value of 21,405 J/g. Other characteristics such as moisture content, ash content, volatile matter, and fixed carbon were found to be 7.4%, 4.9%, 79%, and 8.7%, respectively. In addition, the thermal characteristics such as density, flash point, and burning time were found at 0.96 g/cm3, 5.1 second, and 300 minutes, respectively.

Quality Changes of Superheated Steam–Dried Fibers from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosdanelli Hasibuan ◽  
Wan Ramli Wan Daud
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Superheated Steam ◽  
Quality Changes ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunches

scholarly journals Activation of oil palm empty bunches with hydrochloride acid & phosphoric acid and characterization based SNI No. 06-3730-1995

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Irna Diah Mumpuni ◽  
Mamay Maslahat ◽  
Devy Susanty
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Phosphoric Acid ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunches ◽  
Different Characteristics

Activated carbon is a solid product resulting from carbonization and activation of lignocellulosic biomass by several methods and activators. Each activator can produce different characteristics of activated carbon. The activated carbon of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches (OPEFB) is processed from Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB) waste, which is quite abundant in Indonesia. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of OPEFB carbon that had been chemically activated using hydrochloric acid (HCl) and phosphoric acid (H3PO4) based on the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) No. 06 - 3730 - 1995. The research method consisted of the process of carbonization of OPEFB using a pyrolysis device at 400oC for 6 hours; activation of carbon with activator HCl and H3PO4 at various activator concentrations; characterization of activated carbon on the parameters of moisture content, ash content, absorption of iodine, and absorption of methylene blue. The results showed that the 0.5000 M HCl was the best activator that produced the quality of OPEFB activated carbon according to SNI 06 - 3730 - 1995 on parameters of moisture content, ash content and absorption of iodine.Keywords: Activated Carbon, Iodine Absorption, Oil Palm Empty Fruit BunchesABSTRAKAktivasi karbon tandan kosong kelapa sawit dengan asam klorida dan asam fosfat serta uji karakterisasi berdasarkan SNI No. 06–3730–1995Karbon aktif merupakan produk padatan yang dihasilkan dari karbonisasi dan aktivasi biomassa lignoselulosa dengan beberapa metode dan aktivator. Masing-masing aktivator dapat menghasilkan karakteristik karbon aktif yang berbeda. Karbon aktif Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit (TKKS) diolah dari limbah TKKS yang keberadaannya cukup melimpah di Indonesia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui karakteristik karbon TKKS yang telah diaktivasi secara kimia menggunakan aktivator asam klorida (HCl) dan asam fosfat (H3PO4) berdasarkan Standar Nasional Indonesia  (SNI) No.  06 – 3730 – 1995. Metode penelitian terdiri atas proses karbonisasi TKKS menggunakan alat pirolisis pada suhu 400 ℃ selama 6 jam; aktivasi karbon dengan aktivator HCl dan H3PO4 pada berbagai konsentrasi aktivator; serta karakterisasi karbon aktif pada parameter kadar air dan abu, daya jerap terhadap iod serta daya jerap terhadap biru metilen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa HCl 0,5 M merupakan aktivator terbaik dan karbon aktif yang dihasilkan memiliki karakteristik yang sesuai dengan SNI 06 – 3730 – 1995 pada parameter kadar air dan abu serta daya jerap terhadap iod.Kata kunci: Daya Jerap Iod, Karbon Aktif, Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit

scholarly journals Enhancing the Quality of Compost from Oil Palm Residue by Inoculating Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria: Impact on Brassica rapa v. chinensis Growth

AGROINTEK ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 806-816
Author(s):  
Sylvia Madusari ◽  
Zakat Firmanto
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Rapa ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Vegetable Crops ◽  
Nitrogen Fixing ◽  
Growing Media ◽  
Pak Choi ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunches

Oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB) are by-products of the processing of oil palm mills. The addition of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms is carried out to improve nitrogen content in OPEFB compost and it can be used as a growing medium to increase the quality of vegetable crops. The aim of this study is to analyse the potential of empty fruit bunch composts enriched with Azotobacter for improving pak choi (Brassica rapa v. chinensis) growth. The process involved the conversion of OPEFB by fortifying it with Azotobacter into value-added composts. Temperature, pH, conductivity, and nutrient characteristics of composts were analyzed during the composting process. The Completely Randomized Design was conducted to observe the potential of Azotobacter-fortified composts on pak choi growth. The growing media made in seven combinations, namely: F0: 100% soil (control); T1P1: 30% OPEFB composts + 70% soil; T1P2: 50% OPEFB composts + 50% soil; T1P3: 70% OPEFB composts + 30% soil; T2P1: 28% OPEFB composts + 2% Azotobacter sp. + 70% soil; T2P2: 48% OPEFB composts + 2% Azotobacter sp. + 50% soil; T2P3: 68% OPEFB composts + 2% Azotobacter sp. + 30% soil. The research revealed that the highest pH and conductivity values are 8.46 and 1.16 mS.cm-1, which occurred in Azotobacter assisted OPEFB composting. In the application of the compost as the growing media for pak choi, the morphological parameter showed significant effects. The Azotobacer assisted compost promoted significant increase in plant height (23,7 cm), root dry weight (2,84 g), shoot dry weight (2,39 g), root length (28,56 cm), leaf area (73,37 cm2), and number of stomata (36,70 cm-1).

Thermal Decomposition Kinetics of Torrefied Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Briquettes

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bemgba Nyakuma ◽  
◽  
Arshad Ahmad ◽  
Anwar Johari ◽  
Tuan Abdullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Decomposition Kinetics ◽  
Thermal Decomposition Kinetics ◽  
Kinetic Properties ◽  
Tg Analysis ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunches ◽  
Thermal Lag ◽  
Profile Characteristics ◽  
Kinetics Of

The study is aimed at investigating the thermal behavior and decomposition kinetics of torrefied oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB) briquettes using a thermogravimetric (TG) analysis and the Coats-Redfern model. The results revealed that thermal decomposition kinetics of OPEFB and torrefied OPEFB briquettes is significantly influenced by the severity of torrefaction temperature. Furthermore, the temperature profile characteristics; Tonset, Tpeak, and Tend increased consistently due to the thermal lag observed during TG analysis. In addition, the torrefied OPEFB briquettes were observed to possess superior thermal and kinetic properties over the untorrefied OPEFB briquettes. It can be inferred that torrefaction improves the fuel properties of pelletized OPEFB for potential utilization in bioenergy conversion systems.

Pengaruh Tekanan dan Penggunaan Conplast terhadap Sifat Mekanik Eternit dari Abu Cangkang Sawit

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (15) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Haspiadi Haspiadi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Palm Shell ◽  
Oil Palm Shell ◽  
Density Values ◽  
Test Result

The purpose of this research is to know the influence of pressure and use of conplast against mechanical properties which are a Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) and Modulus of Rupture (MOR) of plasterboard. The study is done because still low quality of plasterboard made from a mixture of ashes of oil-palm shell especially of the mechanical properties compared to the controls. The method of this reserach used variation of printed pressure and the addition of conplast. Test result is obtained that the highest value of Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) 90875.94 Kg/cm2, Modulus of Rupture (MOR) 61.16 Kg/cm2 and density values in generally good printed at the pressure 60 g/cm3 and the addition of conplast 25% as well as the composition of the ash of palm shell oil 40%: limestone 40%: cement 15%: fiber 5% and 300 mL of water. ABSTRAK Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh tekanan dan penggunaan conplast terhadap sifat mekanik yaitu kuat lentur dan keteguhan patah eternit berbahan dasar abu cangkang sawit. Penelitian ini dilakukan karena masi rendahnya mutu eternit berbahan campuran abu cangkang sawit dari bolier khususnya sifat mekanik dibandingkan dengan kontrol. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah dengan variasi tekanan cetak dan penambahan conplast. Hasil uji diperoleh bahwa kuat lentur tertinggi sebesar 90875,94 Kg/cm2 dan keteguhan patah sebesar 61,16 Kg/cm2, yang dicetak pada tekanan 60 g/cm3 dan penambahan conplast 25% dengan komposisi  abu cangkang sawit 40 %: kapur 40 % : semen 15 %: serat 5 % dan air 300 mL.Kata Kunci :  Abu cangkang sawit, conplast, kuat lentur, keteguhan patah.

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