Characteristics of Hydrochars Derived from Glucose, Protein, and Cellulose by Hydrothermal Carbonization Treatment

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-104
Author(s):  
Peiru Zhu ◽  
Jiayang Liu ◽  
Jun Ma ◽  
Lian Li ◽  
Xueying Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Residence Time ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Hydrothermal Carbonization ◽  
Carbon Microspheres ◽  
Wet Biomass ◽  
Bio Oil ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Absolute Advantage

With hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) treatment, wet biomass can be rapidly converted into hydrochar product with high-carbon content and calorific value. The current study employed glucose, protein, and cellulose as raw materials to investigate the effects of reaction temperature and residence time on characteristics of hydrochars. Results showed that the optimal reaction temperatures for glucose, protein, and cellulose were 240 °C, 190 °C and 220 °C, respectively. The optimal residence times were 4 h, 3 h and 4 h respectively, under which carbon microspheres with smooth surface and uniform particle size tended to form. The increased temperature promoted decomposition of bio-oil in the hydrothermal system and improved the quality of carbon microspheres, but much higher temperature deformed the surface of the carbon microspheres. Appropriate residence time ensured full growth of carbon microspheres but excessive residence time made the formed carbon microspheres to crosslink with each other, causing roughness to the surface. In addition, comparison of the specific surface area showed that the cellulose carbon microspheres exhibited an absolute advantage.

scholarly journals Applied Hydrothermal Carbonization

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 2750-2759
Author(s):  
Joachim Werner Zang ◽  
Warde Antonieta Da Fonseca-Zang ◽  
Stefan Reis
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Carbon Sink ◽  
Chemical Conversion ◽  
Hydrothermal Carbonization ◽  
Septic Tank ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Wet Biomass ◽  
Application Potential ◽  
Septic Tank Effluent ◽  
Great Region

The technology of hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a thermal chemical conversion process of organic waste into products in a reactor at low and medium temperatures and pressures, with catalysts, using residual raw materials of diversified origin, such as domestic, industrial, or agricultural. The products from the process have several energies (renewable sources) and environmental applications, such as carbon sink, soil conditioners and nanostructured materials. Implications inherent to the process, such as the type of residual biomass, the carbon phases produced (products), and adaptation of the small-scale system, have been researched in the activities. Experiences show that a laboratory-scale system transforms wet biomass from industrial waste, such as septic tank sludge, into products with application potential. The septic tank effluent originating from the great region of Goiânia was treated through hydrothermal carbonization, generating products in nanometer scale to which value could be added (potential result), in case of application at an industrial scale.   A tecnologia de carbonização hidrotermal (HTC) trata de processo de conversão termoquímica de substâncias residuárias orgânicas em produtos em reator em baixas e médias temperaturas e pressões, com catalisadores, utilizando matérias-primas residuais de origem diversificada, tais como doméstica, indústria ou agrícola. Os produtos do processo apresentam diversas aplicações energéticas (fontes renováveis) e ambientais, tais como sumidouro de carbono, condicionadores de solo e materiais nanoestruturados. Implicações inerentes ao processo, tais como o tipo de biomassa residuária, as fases de carbono produzidas (produtos) e adaptação do sistema de pequena escala, têm sido pesquisadas nas atividades. Experiências mostram que sistema em escala laboratorial transforma biomassa úmida de resíduos industriais, como lodo de fossas sépticas, em produtos com potencial de aplicação. O efluente de fossa séptica originário da grande região de Goiânia foi tratado através da carbonização hidrotermal, gerando produtos na escala nanométrica, aos quais poderiam ser agregados valor (resultado potencial), em caso de aplicação na escala industrial.

scholarly journals Efek Penekanan Dan Pemanasan Pada Proses Pembriketan Biomassa Hasil Torefaksi Terhadap Kualitas Briket

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-24
Author(s):  
Ahmad Al Ghozali Hasan ◽  
Amrul Amrul ◽  
M Irsyad
Keyword(s):  
Bituminous Coal ◽  
Water Resistance ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Mass Density ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Drop Test ◽  
Resistance Testing ◽  
Biomass Waste ◽  
Test Water

Torefaction is one method of utilizing biomass waste into fuel through a thermal process that takesplace at atmospheric pressure with a temperature range of 200-350 ℃ to a solid quality fuelequivalent to sub-bituminous coal. Densification aims to increase biomass mass density. Thecombination of densification and torrefaction is an attractive process option to get high qualitybriquette and pellet fuel. Making briquettes with the hot printing method is able to eliminate theadhesive material so that the process of making briquettes is faster, direct briquettes can be usedwithout a drying process and are able to maintain the calorific value of raw materials. The purposeof this study is to examine the effect of suppression and heating on the briquetting process oftorefaction results on the quality of briquettes based on the physical properties of the drop test,water resistance, combustion temperature and length of combustion. The best quality briquettesfound were 8 tons of briquettes with a temperature of 150 ℃, where the briquette drop test did notlose much material. In water resistance testing, the water absorbed in 8 ton briquettes withtemperature of 150 ℃ is quite low, and when testing the combustion of briquettes is also quite good.Keywords : Torefaction, densification, briquettes, drop test, water resistant, combustion

scholarly journals Yield and Calorific Value of Bio Oil Pyrolysed from Oil Palm Biomass and its Relation with Solid Residence Time and Process Temperature

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 351-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chin Kit Ling ◽  
H`ng Paik San ◽  
Eng Hooi Kyin ◽  
Lee Seng Hua ◽  
Lum Wei Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Residence Time ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Process Temperature ◽  
Bio Oil ◽  
Oil Palm Biomass ◽  
Solid Residence Time

scholarly journals Pengaruh Ukuran Serbuk dan Penambahan Tempurung Kelapa Terhadap Kualitas Pelet Kayu Sengon

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 170
Author(s):  
Anindya Husnul Hasna ◽  
J. P. Gentur Sutapa ◽  
Denny Irawati
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Cocos Nucifera ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Volatile Matter ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Coconut Shell ◽  
Wood Pellets ◽  
Chemical Content ◽  
Effect Of Particle Size

Limbah industri kayu sengon menjadi salah satu bahan baku dalam pembuatan pelet kayu karena potensinya yang cukup besar. Akan tetapi pelet kayu sengon memiliki kerapatan serta nilai kalor yang rendah. Untuk meningkatkan sifat bahan bakar pelet kayu Sengon maka dilakukan pencampuran bahan dengan serbuk tempurung kelapa. Penelitian ini menggunakan bahan dari limbah serbuk gergaji sengon (Falcataria moluccana (Miq.)) dan limbah tempurung kelapa (Cocos nucifera). Masing-masing bahan dibuat partikel pada 3 kelompok ukuran yaitu 20-40 mesh, 40-60 mesh, dan 60-80 mesh. Ke dalam serbuk kayu sengon ditambahkan serbuk tempurung kelapa dengan penambahan 25%, 50%, dan 75%, sedangkan untuk kontrol (0%) adalah pelet kayu sengon tanpa penambahan tempurung kelapa. Pelet dibuat dengan menggunakan single-pelletizer pada suhu ruang dengan tekanan 100 kg/cm2. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kombinasi bahan baku yang berbeda (sengon dan tempurung kelapa) memberikan pengaruh terhadap sifat fisika dan kimia pelet kayu. Semakin tinggi persentase campuran serbuk tempurung kelapa pada pelet kayu sengon maka semakin tinggi keteguhan tekan, karbon terikat, total karbon dan nilai kalor, sedangkan untuk kadar zat mudah menguap, kadar abu, kadar N, S, dan H semakin rendah. Pelet terbaik dihasilkan pada kombinasi penambahan tempurung kelapa 50% dengan ukuran 60-80 mesh yang memiliki sifat kadar abu yang rendah (0,79%) dan nilai kalor yang tinggi (5129,07 Kal/g), serta keteguhan tekan yang masih cukup tinggi (444,75N). Hasil tersebut memenuhi standar SNI 8021:2014.Effect of Particle Size and Addition of Coconut Cell on the Quality of Sengon Wood PelletAbstractThe waste of sengon (Falcataria moluccana) industry becomes one of the raw materials in the manufactured of wood pellets, because of its potency. However F. moluccana pellets posses low density and calorific value. To improve its properties, a materials mixing with coconut shell parcticles was conducted. This study used material from the waste of sengon (F. moluccana) sawdust and the waste of coconut (Cocos nucifera). Particles from those materials were made on 3 sizes which are 20-40 mesh, 40-60 mesh, and 60-80 mesh. 25%, 50%, and 75% of coconut shell were added into sengon sawdust, while woode pellets with no additions were used as a control. Pellets are made using single-pelletizer at room temperature with a pressure of 100 kg/cm2. The research results showed if the different material combination (sengon and coconut shell) gave significant effect to physical properties and chemical content of wood pellets. Higher percentage of coconut shell gives higher compressive strength, fixed carbon content, total of carbon, and calorific value, while volatile matter, ash content, N, S, and H content showed lower value. The best pellet was resulted from combination between coconut shell addition 50% and nesh size 60 – 80 which posses quite low ash content (0.79%) and high calorific value (5129.07 Kal/g), and high compression strength (444.75 N). This result has qualified the standard of SNI 8021:2014.

scholarly journals Effect of Pyrolysis Temperature and Residence Time on Bio-char Obtained from Pyrolysis of Shredded Cotton Stalk

2020 ◽  
pp. 10-28
Author(s):  
J. M. Makavana ◽  
P. N. Sarsavadia ◽  
P. M. Chauhan
Keyword(s):  
Residence Time ◽  
Pyrolysis Temperature ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Volatile Matter ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Cotton Stalk ◽  
Fixed Carbon ◽  
Heating Value

Bio-char is carbon-rich product generated from biomass through batch type slow pyrolysis. In this study, the effects of pyrolysis temperature and residence time on the yield and properties of bio-chars obtained from shredded cotton stalks were investigated. Safely said that the quality of bio-char of shredded cotton stalk obtained at 500°C temperature and 240 min is best out of the all experimental levels of variables of temperature and residence time. At this temperature and residence time, the quality of bio-char in terms higher heating value (8101.3cal /g or 33.89 MJ/kg), nitrogen (1.56%), Carbon (79.30%), and C/N ratio (50.83) respectively. The quality of bio-char for various applications is discussed along with different quality parameters. The bio-char could be used for the production of activated carbon, in fuel applications, and water purification processes. Average bulk density of whole cotton stalk and shredded cotton stalk was found as 29.90 kg/m3 and 147.02 kg/m3 respectively. Thus density was increased by 3.91 times. The value of pH, EC and CEC of shredded cotton stalk biomass was found as 5.59, 0.03 dS/m and 38.84 cmol/kg respectively. Minimum and maximum values pH, EC and CEC of its bio-char was found as 5.85 to9.86, 0.04 to 0.10 dS/m and 38.02 to 24.39 cmol/kg at 200°C and 60 min and; 500°C and 240 min temperature and residence time respectively. Moisture content, ash content, volatile matter and fixed carbon of shredded cotton stalk biomass were found as, 12.5, 5.27, 80.22, and 14.51 (%, d.b) respectively. The minimum and maximum value of bio-char in terms of ash content, volatile matter and fixed carbon of bio-char were found as 5.5 to 15.56, 48.02 to 79.48 and 15.02 to 36.40 (%, d.b) respectively. Calorific value of cotton stalk biomass was found as 3685.3 cal /g. The minimum and maximum higher heating value of its bio-char was found as 4622.0 cal/ g and 8101.3 cal/g at 200°C and 60 min and; 500˚C and 240 min temperature and residence time.

scholarly journals Characterizations of Biomasses for Subsequent Thermochemical Conversion: A Comparative Study of Pine Sawdust and Acacia Tortilis

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 546
Author(s):  
Gratitude Charis ◽  
Gwiranai Danha ◽  
Edison Muzenda
Keyword(s):  
Calorific Value ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Thermochemical Conversion ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Acacia Tortilis ◽  
Pine Sawdust ◽  
Bio Oil ◽  
Bulk Energy ◽  
Compressed Wood

The bioenergy production potential from biomasses is dependent on their characteristics. This study characterized pine sawdust samples from Zimbabwe and acacia tortilis samples from Botswana using conventional and spectrometry techniques. The ultimate analysis results for pine were 45.76% carbon (C), 5.54% hydrogen (H), 0.039% nitrogen (N), 0% sulphur (S) and 48.66% oxygen (O) and, for acacia, were 41.47% C, 5.15% H, 1.23% N, 0% S and 52.15% O. Due to the low N and S in the biomasses, they promise to provide cleaner energy than fossil-based sources. Proximate analysis results, on a dry basis, for acacia were 3.90% ash, 15.59% fixed carbon and 76.51% volatiles matter and 0.83%, 20% and 79.16%, respectively, for pine. A calorific value of 17.57 MJ/kg was obtained for pine, compared with 17.27 MJ/kg for acacia, suggesting they are good thermochemical feedstocks. Acacia’s bulk energy density is five times that of pine, making it excellent for compressed wood applications. Though the ash content in acacia was much higher than in pine, it fell below the fouling and slagging limit of 6%. In pyrolysis, however, high ash contents lead to reduced yields or the quality of bio-oil through catalytic reactions. Fourier transform infrared spectrometry indicated the presence of multiple functional groups, as expected for a biomass and its derivatives.

scholarly journals Influence of Temperature and Time Carbonization on Calorific Value of Charcoal Briquette Raw Materials Areca Nut Husk

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
Riski Camarta ◽  
Hendri Nurdin ◽  
Nelvi Erizon ◽  
Andril Arafat
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Areca Nut ◽  
Value Analysis ◽  
Heating Value ◽  
Energy Needs

Areca nut husk is one type of biomass that can be used as raw material for briquettes as an alternative energy producer. Charcoal briquettes are solid fuels that can be used as alternative fuels in an effort to meet energy needs. This study aims to assess the quality of areca nut charcoal briquettes through carbonization at temperatures of 200 ° C, 250 ° C, 300 ° C, 350 ° C and 400 ° C at holding times for 30, 60 and 90 minutes. The study was conducted by pyrolysis of areca nut briquettes which had been formed and dried. Testing the quality of charcoal briquettes includes calorific value analysis. The results of this study indicate the highest heating value of coir briquette charcoal is at carbonization temperature of 300 ° C for 60 minutes at 20979,13632 KJ/Kg. Serat buah pinang merupakan salah satu jenis biomassa yang dapat dimanfaatkan menjadi bahan baku briket sebagai penghasil energi alternatif dalam mengurangi penggunaan bahan bakar fosil (minyak bumi). Briket arang merupakan bahan bakar padat yang dapat dijadikan sebagai bahan bakar alternatif dalam upaya untuk dapat memenuhi kebutuhan energi. Pembuatan briket menggunakan perekat tapioka dengan komposisi biomassa dan perekat sebanyak 80% dan 20%. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji kualitas briket arang serat buah pinang melalui proses karbonisasi pada temperatur 200°C, 250°C, 300°C, 350°C dan 400°C pada waktu tahan selama 30, 60 dan 90 menit. Pengujian kualitas briket arang meliputi analisis nilai kalor. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan nilai kalor briket arang serat buah pinang tertinggi terdapat pada temperatur karbonisasi 300°C selama 60 menit sebesar 20979,13632 KJ/Kg.

scholarly journals PEMBUATAN BIOPELET DARI KAYU PUTIH DENGAN PENAMBAHAN GONDORUKEM SEBAGAI BAHAN BAKAR ALTERNATIF

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-100
Author(s):  
Sofia Mustamu ◽  
Gysberth Pattiruhu
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Energy Content ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Volatile Matter ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Fixed Carbon

Biopelet is one of the renewable energy alternatives that have uniformity of size, shape, density, and energy content. The purpose of this study was to examine the characteristics of biopelet consisting of a mixture of cajeput and gondorukem, and to determine the composition of the raw materials that can produce a biopelet with the best quality. The compositions of a mixture in this research are as follow 95%:5%, 90%:10%, 80%:20%, 70%:30%, 60%:40%, 50%:50%, cajeput 100% and gondorukem 100%. The manufacture of biopelet used a 20 mesh of dust with the pressure of 526.4 kg/cm2  at a temperature of 200 ◦C for 15 minutes. Types of tests performed on biopelet include density, moisture content, volatile matter, ash content, carbon bonded, and calorific value. The results of the best quality of biopelet was in the percentage of cajeput and gondorukem was 70%:30%,  tests showed densities of biopelet 0,84 g/cm3, moisture content5,89%, ash content 2,42%, volatile matter 73,99%, fixed carbon 18,96%, and calorific value 5152 kkal/kg.

Improving Calorific Value and Reducing Corrosiveness of Biological Oils

2013 ◽  
Vol 724-725 ◽  
pp. 261-267
Author(s):  
Ying Mei Xu ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Qian Liu ◽  
Zhao Xia Song ◽  
Li Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Separation ◽  
Magnesium Oxide ◽  
Calcium Oxide ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Water Phase ◽  
Oil Analysis ◽  
Heating Value ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Bio Oil

In order to improve the calorific value of biological oils and reduce its corrosiveness, magnesium oxide and calcium oxide are added as reactants and carboxylic acid used to induce separation. This paper investigates the effects of using different magnesium oxide/calcium oxide molar ratios on the calorific value of bio-oil. Analysis of the results show that adding magnesia alone improves the quality of the water phase and the calorific value of the bio-oil. A MgO/CaO mole ratio of 9:1 improves the pH of the bio-oil from 2.5 to 6.5 and achieves a phase separation of m (oil phase) / m (water phase) = 75:25, as well as increasing the heating value of the oil by 19.29% from 16.819 MJ/kg to 20.063 MJ/kg. Note that MgO/CaO mole ratios with calcium oxide ratios greater than 9:1, only slightly increase the heating value of bio-oil overt the raw non-separated oil.

scholarly journals Analisis Perbandingan Kualitas Briket Arang Bonggol Jagung dengan Arang Daun Jati

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 142-145
Author(s):  
Dwi Sukowati ◽  
Triat Adi Yuwono ◽  
Asti Dewi Nurhayati
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Volatile Content ◽  
Heating Value ◽  
Energy Field ◽  
Corn Cobs

AbstraCT[Comparative Analysis of the Quality of Corn Charcoal Briquettes with Teak Leaves Charcoal] This study is a preliminary study that aims to determine the quality of briquettes from different biomass raw materials, namely corncobs and teak leaves. Utilization which is still not maximized from corncobs and teak leaves in the biomass energy field made the initial thought of the study. In addition, both of these raw materials have lignocellulosic contents which are likely to be used as biomass raw materials, especially briquettes. The research method used is an experiment with the research procedure is the manufacture of the two briquettes then the products are analyzed and compared. Both of these raw materials receive the same treatment in the manufacturing process. The composition of the adhesive used is 5% of the main ingredient. The adhesive used is starch. Both briquettes were tested for quality including water content, ash content, volatility, and heating value. The results of testing the water content, ash content, volatile content, the calorific value of corn cobs briquettes and teak leaves charcoal briquettes are, respectively, 3.62% and 5.39% water content; ash content of 4.84% and 3.14%; volatile content of 11.75% and 25.86%; The heating value is 5653.99 cal / g and 7222.95 cal / g. From the results of the analysis, teak leaf charcoal briquettes dominate better quality than corn cobs charcoal briquettes, the water content of teak leaf charcoal briquettes is still higher. When compared with the SNI set value, the two briquettes have met the briquette standards that are suitable to be used as substitutes for alternative fuels.Keywords: Briquette quality; Corn cobs; teak leaves. (Received August 14, 2019; Accepted October 5, 2019; Published October 22, 2019) AbstrakPenelitian ini merupakan penelitian pendahuluan yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui kualitas briket dari bahan baku biomassa yang berbeda yaitu bonggol jagung dan daun jati. Pemanfaatan yang masih belum maksimal dari bonggol jagung dan daun jati di bidang energi biomassa menjadikan pemikiran awal penelitian. Selain  itu, kedua bahan baku ini mempunyai kandungan ligniselulosa yang berpeluang untuk dijadikan bahan baku biomassa khususnya briket. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimen dengan prosedur penelitiannya adalah pembuatan kedua briket kemudian produknya dianalisis dan dibandingkan. Kedua bahan baku ini mendapat perlakuan sama dalam proses pembuatannya. Komposisi perekat yang digunakan sebesar 5% dari bahan utama. Perekat yang digunakan adalah tepung kanji. Kedua briket diuji kualitasnya meliputi kadar air, kadar abu, volatile, dan nilai kalor. Adapun hasil pengujian kadar air, kadar abu, kandungan volatile, nilai kalor dari briket arang bonggol jagung dan briket arang daun jati berturut-turut yaitu, kadar air 3,62% dan 5,39%; kadar abu 4,84% dan 3,14%; kandungan volatile 11,75% dan 25,86%; Nilai kalor 5653,99 kal/g dan 7222,95 kal/g. Dari hasil analisis tersebut, briket arang daun jati mendominasi kualitas yang lebih bagus dibanding dengan briket arang bonggol jagung, kelemahannya kadar air briket arang daun jati masih lebih tinggi. Jika dibandingkan dengan nilai yang telah ditetapkan SNI, kedua briket tersebut telah memenuhi standar briket yang layak digunakan sebagai pengganti bahan bakar alternatif. Kata kunci: Kualitas briket; bonggol jagung; daun jati.

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