Influence of Mixture Composition and Compaction Pressure of Briquette Made from Ironwood (Eusideroxylon Zwageri) Charcoal and Gelam (Melaleuca Cajuputi ) on Combustion Characteristic

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Akhmad Syarief ◽  
Nuryasin Qadimil Awaly ◽  
Muhammad Yusuf ◽  
Jerry Iberahim
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Combustion Temperature ◽  
Compaction Pressure ◽  
Ignition Time ◽  
Mixture Composition ◽  
Combustion Characteristic ◽  
Wood Powder ◽  
Melaleuca Cajuputi ◽  
Eusideroxylon Zwageri

<p class="02abstracttext">In recent few years, many works have been dedicated to search for new source of renewable energy. In this study, new source of renewable energy is based in the briquette made from mixture of ironwood (Eusideroxylon zwageri) powder and gelam (Melaleuca leucadendron) wood powder. The mixture was carbonized at temperature of 500 <sup>o</sup>C ± 10 <sup>o</sup>C for 120 minutes. The size of the particles used was 50 mesh while the ratio between wood powder adhesives, i.e. starch powder, used in the study was 1:1. The composition variations between ironwood charcoal and gelam were 100% ironwood charcoal powder and 0% gelam, 70%: 30%, 50%: 50%, 30%: 70%, 0% ironwood: 100% gelam. The compaction pressure during briquette production was varied at 100 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>, 125 kg/cm<sup>2</sup> and 150 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>.  The highest combustion temperature at 205 <sup>o</sup>C occurred in the specimen with composition of 30% ironwood powder and 70% gelam wood powder with compaction pressure of 100 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>. The longest burning duration 140 minutes (2 hours 20 minutes) occurred at composition of 50% ironwood powder and 50% gelam wood powder at compaction pressure of 150 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>. The fastest initial ignition time was 7 minutes and occurred for mixture with composition of 70% ironwood powder and 30% gelam wood powder at compaction pressure of 125 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>.</p>

The Effect of Biomass Shapes on Combustion Characteristic in Updraft Chamber

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wasu Suksuwan ◽  
◽  
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.

scholarly journals Effect of Formulation, Binder and Compaction Pressure of Rice Husk-Bagasse Briquettes on Thermal and Physical Properties

2020 ◽  
pp. 38-53
Author(s):  
Kerich K. Daniel ◽  
Zachary O. Siagi ◽  
Julius O. Ogola
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Compaction Pressure ◽  
Ignition Time ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Significant Rise ◽  
Lake Basin ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design

Aims: This study investigated the use of agro-wastes for the production of briquettes. It was carried out to investigate the effect of formulation, binder and compaction pressure of rice husk-Bagasse briquettes on thermal and physical properties. Study Design: The experimental design for this study was 6x5x2 Randomized Complete Block Design Place and Duration of the Study: Rice husks and bagasse were collected from Lake Basin Development Authority’s rice mill and Kibos sugar and Allied company respectively. The binders were sourced locally in Kisumu. The study was conducted between March 2019 and February 2020. The fabrication and laboratory analysis were carried out in the engineering and laboratory departments of Kenya Industrial Research and Development institute, Kisumu. Methodology: The experimental design for this study was 6x5x2 Randomized Complete Block Design. This study involved six formulations ratios (0:100, 20:80, 40:60, 60:40, 80:20, 100:0), five compaction pressure levels (108kPa, 180kPa, 253kPa, 325kPa, 397kPa) and two binders (clay, cassava) They were arranged in Randomize Complete Block Design with three replications per experiment. Results: The briquettes bulk density was in the range of 849 to 1001 kg.m−3, while the calorific value ranged from 5.541 kcal/g for 100% Rice husk clay binder to 7.345 kcal/g 20% Rice Husk cassava binder. Briquettes with blend ratio of 40-60% Rice Husk took longer time to burn. Briquette formulations with clay binder had burning rates ranging from 0.28 g/min to 0.15 g/min while with cassava binder from 0.52 g/min to 0.37 g/min. The ignition time of the briquettes ranged from 62 sec to 95 sec with cassava binder and 110 sec to 191sec with clay binder. The shatter index ranged from 0.94 to 0.99 with cassava and 0.9 to 0.98 with clay binder. Conclusion: Higher compaction pressures and use of cassava binder produced stronger briquettes with higher calorific values. Briquettes with higher percentage of bagasse had low ignition time and low bulk densities. The bulk densities and ignition time showed significant rise with increase in the compaction pressure but inversely affected the burning rate. The binder used significantly affected both the thermal and physical properties of all the formulations.

scholarly journals Characteristics of Woody Cutting Waste Briquette with Paper Waste Pulp as Binder

2020 ◽  
Vol 190 ◽  
pp. 00030
Author(s):  
Qurrotin Ayunina Maulida Okta Arifianti ◽  
Azmi Alvian Gabriel ◽  
Syarif Hidayatulloh ◽  
Kuntum Khoiro Ummatin
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Ignition Time ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Volatile Matter ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Hydraulic Press ◽  
Combustion Characteristic ◽  
Paper Waste ◽  
Iron Mold

The current research aimed to increase the calorific value of woody cutting waste briquette with paper waste pulp as binder. There were three different binder variation used in this study, they are 5 %, 10 %, and 15 %. To create a briquette, a cylindrical iron mold with diameter of 3.5 cm and height of 3 cm and a hydraulic press with 2 t power were applied. The physical characteristics of the combination woody waste briquette and paper waste pulp, such as moisture content, ash content, volatile matter and carbon fix were examined using proximate analysis. The calorific value of briquetted fuel was tested by bomb calorimeter. The combustion test was performed to determine the combustion characteristic of briquettes, for example initial ignition time, temperature distribution, and combustion process duration. The general result shows that the calorific value of briquette stood in the range of 4 876 kCal kg–1 to 4 993 kCal kg–1. The maximum moisture content of briquette was 5.32 %. The longest burning time was 105 min.

Numerical Simulation of Dimethyl Ether/Air Laminar Diffusion Combustion Characteristic with the Different Fuel Inlet Velocity and Rotate Speed

2011 ◽  
Vol 383-390 ◽  
pp. 2984-2990
Author(s):  
Rong Chen ◽  
Hua Wang ◽  
Hui Tao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Flow Velocity ◽  
Combustion Temperature ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Combustion Characteristic ◽  
Diffusion Combustion ◽  
Fuel Flow ◽  
Laminar Diffusion ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Jet Characteristics

The paper establishes physical and mathematical model to study the laminar diffusion combustion, which is formed by concentric jet characteristics of DME/air. It uses commercial simulation software fluent to simulation laminar diffusion combustion process to get the temperature field distribution in different conditions and analyze the simulation results. Simulation results indicates that the faster fuel flow velocity, the higher combustion temperature and higher efficiency without rotate speed conditions, But with the rotate speed, the combustion temperature and the combustion efficiency decrease to half of their original. However, increasing fuel flow velocity on the basis kind of circumstance can make the combustion temperature and efficiency increased.

scholarly journals Theoretical analysis of air-fuel mixture formation in the combustion chambers of the gas engine with two-stage combustion system

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 779-790 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Jamrozik ◽  
W. Tutak
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Ignition Time ◽  
Combustible Mixture ◽  
Mixture Composition ◽  
Combustion System ◽  
Mixture Formation ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Gas Engine ◽  
Compression Stroke ◽  
Stage Combustion

Abstract The results of theoretical analysis of a mixture formation process during the compression stroke in a prechamber of the IC (internal combustion) gas engine with the stratified mixtures two-stage combustion system were presented in the paper. The course of excess air-fuel ratio changes in prechamber at ignition time λkz in function of degree of the mixture condensation during the compression stroke φ expressing quotient of a temporary cylinder and prechamber volume and maximal value of the volume were estimated. Research concerning λkz sensitivity on changes of rich combustible mixture composition delivered to the prechamber by the additional fuel supply system λko, mixture composition in cylinder _c and degree of filling a prechamber with the rich combustible mixture ξ were performed. According to numerical calculations it was proved that the real gas engine with the two stage combustion system at equal degree requires exact regulation of the three analysed values.

scholarly journals Processing and Characterisation of Charcoal Briquettes Made from Waste Rice Straw as A Renewable Energy Alternative

2021 ◽  
Vol 2080 (1) ◽  
pp. 012014
Author(s):  
Syed Nuzul Fadzli Syed Adam ◽  
Jamil Haer Muhammad Aiman ◽  
Firuz Zainuddin ◽  
Yahya Hamdan
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Rice Straw ◽  
Environmental Problem ◽  
Corn Starch ◽  
Ignition Time ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Tapioca Starch ◽  
Open Firing

Abstract In Malaysia, waste paddy plant after rice harvesting were abundant and have no commercial value and significant usage. This paddy waste is commonly burnt on the landfilled which cause open firing and leads to environmental problem. This study determines the potential of rice straw waste for charcoal briquette production and study the effect of using different binders (corn and tapioca starch) in making the briquettes. Raw rice straws were combusted at 260°C for 4 hours in oven to form char powder. Corn starch and tapioca starch used as binder and each of them was mixed with char powder before compacted into briquettes. Each briquette was characterized in terms of their bulk density, moisture content, ash content, compressive strength and flammable characteristics. It was found that corn starch-charcoal briquette showed higher ash content, higher bulk density and compressive strength up to 68 MPa. Increased of both binders has increased the bulk density and compressive strength of briquettes. Both type of charcoal briquettes showed similar ignition time and burning characteristic, approximately at 18 minutes and 0.08 gm/min respectively.

scholarly journals Combustion temperature analysis in a fluidized-bed reactor by utilizing palm oil biomass for a renewable energy

2021 ◽  
Vol 1195 (1) ◽  
pp. 012005
Author(s):  
Erdiwansyah ◽  
Mahidin ◽  
Husni Husin ◽  
Nasaruddin ◽  
Muhibbuddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Combustion Temperature ◽  
Palm Kernel ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Biomass Fuel ◽  
Fluidized Bed Combustion ◽  
Maximum Emission

Abstract Biomass from palm oil is a renewable energy source that can be utilized and has very promising availability. Biomass energy is a renewable and sustainable energy that can replace conventional (fossil) fuels. The main objective of the experiment in this article is to analyze the combustion temperature, emissions, and efficiency of palm oil biomass fuel to use and applied in rural/remote areas. The palm oil biomass used in this study is palm kernel shells, empty fruit bunches, oil palm midrib, and oil palm fibers. The experiments in the research carried out in a fluidized-bed combustion chamber designed explicitly with capacities of up to 5 kg of biomass. The results of operations on fluidized-bed when the valve is open 100%, 75%, and 50% with overall palm oil biomass show a high combustion temperature. The highest combustion temperature was recorded in the TC test for 100% open valves with 3 kg biomass of 943°C. While the minimum combustion temperature obtained on TF2 at 50% open valve with 1 kg biomass of 619°C, overall combustion temperatures in this experiment showed high results. The maximum emission for O2 is 20.4% which is obtained at 50% open valve, while for CO2 the maximum emission is produced when 100% open valve is 19.9% with a biomass weight of 1 kg and 3 kg, respectively. The yield for maximum combustion efficiency when using 1 kg of biomass recorded at 50% open valve was 94.9%. While the minimum efficiency of 87.7% is obtained when the valve is 100% open with biomass of 2 kg. As the biomass fuel used in fluidized-bed increases, the combustion temperature also increases significantly.

Experimental Study on Combustion Characteristic of Biomass Micron Fuel

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Zhang ◽  
Bo Xiao ◽  
Shiping Jin ◽  
Xun Wang ◽  
Xiaokang Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Combustion Temperature ◽  
Combustion Characteristic ◽  
Agriculture Waste ◽  
Fuel Feed ◽  
Fuel Ratio ◽  
Excess Air ◽  
Waste Energy ◽  
Excess Air Coefficient ◽  
Forestry Residues

This study developed a new kind of biomass fuel with biomass (forestry residues, agriculture waste, energy crops and so on) crushed below certain particle size (micron level, ≤250 μm) to form biomass powder, biomass-micron-fuel (BMF). And effects of excess air coefficient, air-fuel ratio, and particle size of BMF on the combustion temperature were studied through a self-designed lab-scale cyclone combustion system. Results showed that temperature increased first and then decreased with the increasing air flow rate and best excess air coefficient occurred in the region of 1.05–1.18. Similarly, combustion temperature also increased first and then decreased as the fuel feed rate increased and 225 g/m3–265 g/m3 air-fuel ratio would guarantee the effective combustion of BMF. The influence of particle size on the combustion temperature was also determined under five different combustion conditions and results demonstrated that the smaller the particle size is, the higher the temperature will be. (CSPE)

scholarly journals Features of thermal behavior and ignition of HEM with bimetal powders

2018 ◽  
Vol 194 ◽  
pp. 01029
Author(s):  
Alexander Korotkikh ◽  
Ivan Sorokin ◽  
Ekaterina Selikhova
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Behavior ◽  
Ignition Time ◽  
Specific Impulse ◽  
Burning Surface ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Combustion Characteristic ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Energy Materials ◽  
Recoil Force ◽  
Gasification Products

The use of metal fuel in high-energy materials (HEM) for propulsion is the most energy efficient method allows to the combustion characteristic increase for solid propellants and specific impulse. Aluminum powder is used in original HEM. To improve the ignition characteristics of HEM advisable to use the catalyst (nonmetals, metals or their oxides). Paper presents the experimental data of the thermal behavior and ignition for HEM based on AP and butadiene rubber, containing bimetal powders: aluminum/iron and aluminum/boron. The use of Alex/Fe powder in HEM decreases the ignition time by 1.3–1.9 times under initiation by CO2 laser in air at the range of heat flux density of 55–220 W/cm2 and increases of the recoil force of gasification products outflow from burning surface by 27 % during combustion of propellant due to possible of the catalytic effect, which reduces the beginning temperature of AP high-temperature decomposition by ~20 °C, and interaction of thermite mixture of aluminum and iron particles in the reaction layer of propellant. Then the use of Alex/B in HEM the ignition time is decreased by 1.2–1.4 times, the recoil force of gasification products outflow from burning surface is slightly increased by 9 %.

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