scholarly journals Converting Biomass and Waste Plastic to Solid Fuel Briquettes

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Zannikos ◽  
S. Kalligeros ◽  
G. Anastopoulos ◽  
E. Lois
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Polyethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Solid Fuel ◽  
Oxygen Supply ◽  
Combustion Characteristics ◽  
Waste Plastic ◽  
Plastic Materials ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Emission ◽  
Different Sources

This work examines the production of briquettes for household use from biomass in combination with plastic materials from different sources. Additionally, the combustion characteristics of the briquettes in a common open fireplace were studied. It is clear that the geometry of the briquettes has no influence on the smoke emissions. When the briquettes have a small amount of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the behavior in the combustion is steadier because of the increase of oxygen supply. The smoke levels are between the 3rd and 4th grades of the smoke number scale. Measuring the carbon monoxide emission, it was observed that the burning of the plastic in the mixture with biomass increases the carbon monoxide emissions from 10% to 30% as compared to carbon monoxide emission from sawdust biomass emissions which was used as a reference.

scholarly journals Reduction of carbon monoxide emission from a solid-fuel thermo-accumulation furnace

2006 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 107-119
Author(s):  
Dragoljub Dakic ◽  
Srdjan Belosevic ◽  
Rastko Mladenovic ◽  
Milijana Paprika ◽  
Dejan Djurovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Solid Fuel ◽  
Flue Gas ◽  
Emission Reduction ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Electric Heating ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Fuel Quality ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Emission

Many households in Serbia, using electric thermo-accumulation furnaces for heating, have been forced to find an alternative solution, due to a significant increase in electricity prices during the last decade. A possible solution is replacing electric heating appliances with the solid fuel-fired ones. A prototype of a new concept of thermo-accumulation solid fuel-fired furnace has been developed to meet these growing needs, providing electricity saving together with considerable environmental benefits. Two strategies for reduction of carbon monoxide emission are examined in the paper: application of Pt/Al2O3 catalyst, in the form of 3 ? 0.3 mm spheres, providing further combustion of flue gases within the furnace, as well as an additional emission reduction by means of the air excess control. Experimental investigations of the catalyst influence on the conversion of carbon monoxide have been done for different operation regimes and positions of the catalyst. The paper presents selected results regarding carbon monoxide emission during wood and coal combustion. Investigations suggest a considerable effect of the catalyst and a strong influence of the catalyst position within the furnace to carbon monoxide emission reduction. In addition, experimental tests have been conducted to asses the effect of the air excess control in the furnace on carbon monoxide emission. The amount of combustion air, the flue gas flow rate, and the fuel feeding regime have been adjusted in order to keep the flue gas oxygen content in a relatively narrow range, thus obtaining controlled combustion conditions and lower carbon monoxide emission. In this way, the furnace has been made able to respond to the changes in heating needs, fuel quality and other parameters, which is advantageous in comparison with similar solid-fuel fired furnaces. .

The Effect of Biomass Shapes on Combustion Characteristic in Updraft Chamber

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wasu Suksuwan ◽  
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Mohd Faizal Mohideen Batcha ◽  
Arkom Palamanit ◽  
Makatar Wae-hayee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Combustion Chamber ◽  
Combustion Temperature ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Combustion Characteristics ◽  
Flue Gases ◽  
Combustion Characteristic ◽  
Rubber Wood ◽  
Chip Shape ◽  
Biomass Sample

Combustion of agricultural residues and wastes for energy applications is still popular. However, combustion of biomass with different shapes leads to many side effects such as agglomeration, emission and incomplete combustion. The aim of this study was therefore to investigate the effects of biomass shapes on combustion characteristics in an updraft combustion chamber. The rubber wood chip, coconut shell, oil palm empty fruit bunch, corn straw, rubber wood sawdust, and mixed palm cake were used as fuel and they were categorized as 3 shapes namely, chip shape, fiber shape, and powder shape. The biomass sample was combusted in simple cylindrical shape combustion chamber. The diameter of combustion chamber was 20 cm and its height was 160 cm. The biomass sample (moisture content below 20%) with amount of 1 kg was used to perform the experiment. The ambient air that had velocity of 0.50, 0.75 and 1.00 m/s (corresponding to an equivalence ratio of 1-3.5) was supplied to combustion chamber. The temperature at different positions along combustion chamber height and the properties of flue gases (carbon monoxide) were then measured. The results showed that the biomass shape had effect on combustion characteristics. Combustion of fiber shape biomass led to low combustion temperature, while the carbon monoxide in flue gases was high. This indicates the improper combustion process. The chip shape biomass was well combusted at a higher air velocity and the flue gases had lowest carbon monoxide. The highest combustion temperature was obtained from combustion of powder shape biomass. However, it led to the problem of unburned biomass such in case of sawdust. This is because the sawdust powder was carried from combustion chamber before burning completely.

An integrated effort of medium reactivity fuel, in-cylinder, and after-treatment strategies to demonstrate potential reduction in challenging emissions of reactivity controlled compression ignition combustion

2019 ◽  
Vol 234 (5) ◽  
pp. 1260-1278
Author(s):  
R Murugan ◽  
D Ganesh ◽  
G Nagarajan
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Cetane Number ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Oxidation Catalyst ◽  
Compression Ignition ◽  
Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition ◽  
Potential Reduction ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Emission ◽  
Compression Ignition Combustion

Previous studies on reactivity controlled compression ignition combustion indicated that, reducing the hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions at low load conditions still remains a challenge because of lower in-cylinder temperatures due to lower global reactivity gradient and reduced oxidation process. Research in this direction has not been reported so far and with this motivation, an attempt has been made to increase the global reactivity gradient and oxidation of fuel–air mixture by converting the low reactivity fuel methanol into medium reactivity fuel. This is achieved by mixing high octane oxygenated fuel, methanol (Octane Number: 110), with an oxygenated better cetane and volatility fuels like polyoxymethylene dimethyl ether (Cetane Number: 78) and isobutanol (Cetane Number: 15). The medium reactivity fuel with multiple direct injection of diesel fuel timed the combustion of dual fuel–air mixture to avoid too late or too advanced combustion which are the prime factors in controlling the unburnt emissions in a low temperature combustion process. Four medium reactivity fuel samples, M80IB20, M60IB40, M90P10, and M80P20, on percentage volume basis have been prepared and tested on the modified on-road three-cylinder turbocharged common rail direct injection diesel engine to demonstrate higher indicated thermal efficiency and potential reduction in unburnt and oxides of nitrogen/particulate matter emissions from reactivity controlled compression ignition combustion. Experimental results show that, use of medium reactivity fuel with optimized diesel injection strategy resulted in 66% decrease in hydrocarbon emission and 74% decrease in carbon monoxide emission by enhancing the oxidation of fuel–air mixture at lower temperatures which is evidently noticed in the combustion characteristics. Further reduction in hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emission of about 90% has been achieved by integrating the diesel oxidation catalyst with the engine.

scholarly journals Effects of PET Fibers on Pumpability, Shootability, and Mechanical Properties of Wet-Mix Shotcrete

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiangfei Cui ◽  
Guoming Liu ◽  
Cheng-long Wang ◽  
Yudong Qi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Linear Relationship ◽  
Polyethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Orthogonal Test ◽  
Waste Plastic ◽  
Pet Fibers ◽  
Change Trend ◽  
Negative Linear Relationship

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fiber from waste plastic bottles is an environmentally friendly fiber that can improve the mechanical properties of wet-mix shotcrete. The main objective of this paper is to investigate the effects of PET fiber parameters on pumpability, shootability, and mechanical properties of wet-mix shotcrete. For this purpose, the orthogonal test based on three factors and three levels was conducted. The width, length, and content of PET fiber were selected as the experimental variables. The tests of wet-mix shotcrete reinforced by PET fibers were carried out, along with properties tests such as slump, pressure drop, build-up thickness, compressive strength, and splitting strength. The results showed the change trend of shotcrete performances with increasing PET fiber parameters (width, length, and content). According to the orthogonal test, PET fiber parameters were determined (1 mm width, 20 mm length, and 5 kg/m3 content). Furthermore, relationships between slump and pumpability and shootability were explored, as well as the relationships between pumpability, shootability, and mechanical properties. It was found that pressure drop and compressive strength had the strongest negative linear relationship among all fitting relationships. We hoped that this study could contribute the useful information for the application of wet-mix shotcrete mixed with PET fibers.

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