scholarly journals Torrefaction of Straw from Oats and Maize for Use as a Fuel and Additive to Organic Fertilizers—TGA Analysis, Kinetics as Products for Agricultural Purposes

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2064 ◽  
Author(s):  
Szymon Szufa ◽  
Grzegorz Wielgosiński ◽  
Piotr Piersa ◽  
Justyna Czerwińska ◽  
Maria Dzikuć ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Mass Loss ◽  
Kinetic Analysis ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Residence Time ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Reaction Model ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Electrical Furnace

This publication presents research work which contains the optimum parameters of the agri-biomass: maize and oat straws torrefaction process. Parameters which are the most important for the torrefaction process and its products are temperature and residence time. Thermogravimetric analysis was performed as well as the torrefaction process using an electrical furnace on a laboratory scale at a temperature between 250–525 °C. These biomass torrefaction process parameters—residence time and temperature—were necessary to perform the design and construction of semi-pilot scale biomass torrefaction installations with a regimental dryer and a woody and agri-biomass regimental torrefaction reactor to perform a continuous torrefaction process using superheated steam. In the design installation the authors also focused on biochar, a bi-product of biofuel which will be used as an additive for natural bio-fertilizers. Kinetic analysis of torrefaction process using maize and oat straws was performed using NETZSCH Neo Kinetics software. It was found that kinetic analysis methods conducted with multiple heating rate experiments were much more efficient than the use of a single heating rate. The best representations of the experimental data for the straw from maize straw were found for the n-order reaction model. A thermogravimetric analysis, TG-MS analysis and VOC analysis combined with electrical furnace installation were performed on the maize and oat straw torrefaction process. The new approach in the work presented is different from that of current scientific achievements due to the fact that until now researchers have worked on performing processes on oat and maize straws by means of the torrefaction process for the production of a biochar as an additive for natural bio-fertilizers. None of them looked for economically reasonable mass loss ratios. In this work the authors made the assumption that a mass loss in the area of 45–50% is the most reasonable loss for the two mentioned agri-biomass processes. On this basis, a semi-pilot installation could be produced in a further BIOCARBON project step. The kinetic parameters which were calculated will be used to estimate the size of the apparatuses, the biomass dryer, and biomass torrefaction reactor.

scholarly journals Investigation of the Thermal Improvement and the Kinetic Analysis of the Enriched Coal

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Selma Duzyol ◽  
Cem Sensogut
Keyword(s):  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Kinetic Analysis ◽  
Thermal Behaviour ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Activation Energies ◽  
Low Rank ◽  
Dense Medium ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Thermal Improvement ◽  
Calculated Activation Energy

The present research work is comprised of three main parts. The first part is about the enrichment of lignite coal by the utilization of dense medium separation called float and sink method. The second part deals with the investigation of the thermal behaviour for the coals enriched while the last part is concerned with the kinetic analysis of the coal combustion. The float and sink method is the mostly used technique for low-rank coal beneficiation in coal preparation plants of Turkey. In order to realize this process, the coal samples were, at first, fractioned to five different sizes which were -32+25 mm, -25+16 mm, -16+8 mm, -8+4.75 mm, and -4.75+2 mm. Each fraction was, then, processed in the dense mediums with the specific gravities of 1.20, 1.30, 1.40, 1.50, and 1.60 g/cm3, respectively. The thermal behaviour of the floated materials from the float and sink process was investigated in detail with the thermogravimetric analysis (TG) and the differential thermogravimetric analysis (DTG). The ignition and peak temperatures for the samples were also ascertained and correlated with the float and sink test results. In the final part of the study, the kinetic analysis of the coal samples was carried out by the Coats–Redfern method and the activation energies of the enriched coals were determined. The activation energies of the raw and the enriched coals were assessed and compared. The calculated activation energy values for the combustion reactions of the coal samples ranged were found to be between 15.17 kJ/mol and 97.45 kJ/mol. The strong correlation was obtained between the float and sink test results especially with the ash content of the coal samples and the combustible characteristic of the floated materials such as ignition temperatures, peak temperatures, and activation energies. The combustion characteristics of the coal samples were resultantly ascertained to be very dependent on the coal structure.

The Kinetic Analysis of Biomass Burning Based on Two-Component Reaction Model

2012 ◽  
Vol 424-425 ◽  
pp. 1301-1304
Author(s):  
Hong Bo Lu ◽  
Ze Hui Wang ◽  
Yu Xin Ma
Keyword(s):  
Kinetic Analysis ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Biomass Burning ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Reaction Model ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Parallel Reaction ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Two Component ◽  
Good Agreement

Combustion of sawdust was studied using Pyris-1TGA thermogravimetric apparatus in the heating rates of 20, 40, 60K/min. The combustion process of sawdust includes three steps: losing water, precipitation and combustion of volatile, and carburization. A bicomponent parallel reaction model is created and used to simulate the combustion process of sawdust under the heating rate of 40K/min. Comparison of simulation and experimental results shows that the fitting curves are in good agreement with the experimental results

scholarly journals Influence of Operating Conditions on the Thermal Behavior and Kinetics of Pine Wood Particles Using Thermogravimetric Analysis

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 2756 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lelis Gonzaga Fraga ◽  
João Silva ◽  
Senhorinha Teixeira ◽  
Delfim Soares ◽  
Manuel Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Mass Loss ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Mass Loss Rate ◽  
Air Flow ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Flow Rates ◽  
Pine Wood ◽  
The Third ◽  
Third Stage

Although there are many studies available in literature about biomass pyrolysis or devolatilization using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), the effects of important operating parameters have infrequently been investigated for pine wood particle combustion. Consequently, the present study investigates the influence of particle size (63 µm to 1 mm), heating rate (5 to 243 °C/min), and air flow rate (10 to 150 mL/min) on the mass loss of pine wood using TGA. Additionally, the kinetic parameters considering the different conditions were determined to be incorporated in a numerical model. The effect of the heating rate on the thermal decomposition behavior has shown that the thermogravimetric and derivative thermogravimetric curves were shifted to higher temperatures with the increase in the heating rate. In this way, the heating rate affects the temperature at which the highest mass loss rate occurs as well as its value. Furthermore, comparing the higher and lower heating rate, the time to complete the combustion and the release are around 22 times higher when a higher heating rate is applied. On the other hand, the effects of four different air flow rates were compared and similar results were obtained. Regarding the kinetic analysis, it was verified at various heating and air flow rates with different particle sizes that the highest activation energy was mostly obtained during char combustion (~131–229 kJ/mol). Furthermore, in the second stage higher heating rates had the highest reactivity, and in the third stage there were not too many changes. In terms of the effect of air flow rates, a maximum variation of 15 kJ/mol was obtained in the third stage and, therefore, no significant effect on the reactivity for all particles was found.

scholarly journals Effect of the Incorporation of Biomass in the Carbonization of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Proceedings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Roberta Mota-Panizio ◽  
Luis F. Carmo-Calado ◽  
Octávio Alves ◽  
Catarina Nobre ◽  
J. L. Silveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heating Rate ◽  
Lignocellulosic Biomass ◽  
Residence Time ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Electronic Equipment ◽  
Initial Value ◽  
Carbonization Process ◽  
Chlorine Removal

The behavior of chars from the carbonization process were studied when the lignocellulosic biomass was incorporated into the waste of electrical and electronic equipment for chlorine removal. Tests were performed at 300°C with a heating rate of 15°C/min and residence time of 60 min. Compositions studied had 100, 75, 50, 25 and 0% of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in the mixtures. The composition of 50% WEEE with 50% lignocellulosic biomass presented the best char properties, having an increment of the calorific value in 5.5% relative to the initial value, and chlorine removal of 23.4% when compared to the forestry biomass.

Preclinical Assessment of Nanostructured Liquid Crystalline Particles for the Management of Bacterial Keratitis: in-vivo and Pharmacokinetics Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shreya Kaul ◽  
Upendra Nagaich ◽  
Navneet Verma
Keyword(s):  
Residence Time ◽  
Liquid Crystalline ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Poloxamer 407 ◽  
Pharmacokinetic Studies ◽  
Eye Drops ◽  
Statistical Experimental Design ◽  
Bacterial Keratitis

Abstract The research work was driven to develop novel nanostructured liquid crystalline particles of vancomycin for its improved pre-ocular residence time, ocular bio-availability, enhanced targeting, increased permeability, reduced dosing frequency, controlled drug release and reduced systemic side-effects. Formulation was developed by fragmenting cubic crystalline phase of glycerol monooleate, water and poloxamer 407. A four-factor, three-level Taguchi statistical experimental design was constructed to optimize the formulation. Formulations exhibited internal-cubic structure of the vesicles with particle size in the range of 51.11 ± 0.96 nm to 158.73 ± 0.46 nm and negative zeta potential. Ex-vivo transcorneal permeation studies demonstrated that the optimized cubosomes had 2.4-fold increase in apparent permeability co-efficient as compared to vancomycin solution. Whereas, in-vivo studies in rabbits demonstrated that the severity of keratitis was considerably lowered in day 3 with optimized cubosomes. Ocular pharmacokinetic studies evaluated level of drug in aqueous humor and results revealed that the time to peak concentration (Tmax) of vancomycin loaded cubosomal formulation was about 1.9-fold higher and mean residence time was 2.2-fold greater than vancomycin solution. Furthermore, histological examination revealed that the corneal layers displayed well-maintained morphology without any stromal swelling, consequently indicating safety of formulation. In conclusion, results manifested that the developed vancomycin loaded cubosomes could be a promising novel ocular carrier and an ideal substitute for conventional eye-drops for the management of bacterial-keratitis.

scholarly journals Optimization of Drilling Process Parameters Via Taguchi, TOPSIS and RSA Techniques

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 1803-1812 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Shunmugesh ◽  
K. Panneerselvam
Keyword(s):  
Process Parameters ◽  
Feed Rate ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Drilling Process ◽  
Drill Bit ◽  
Influence Of Process Parameters ◽  
Light Trucks ◽  
Cfrp Composite

AbstractCarbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) is the most preferred composite material due to its high strength, high modulus, corrosion resistance and rigidity and which has wide applications in aerospace engineering, automobile sector, sports instrumentation, light trucks, airframes. This paper is an attempt to carry out drilling experiments as per Taguchi’s L27(313) orthogonal array on CFRP under dry condition with three different drill bit type (HSS, TiAlN and TiN). In this research work Response Surface Analysis (RSA) is used to correlate the effect of process parameters (cutting speed and feed rate) on thrust force, torque, vibration and surface roughness. This paper also focuses on determining the optimum combination of input process parameter and the drill bit type that produces quality holes in CFRP composite laminate using Multi-objective Taguchi technique and TOPSIS. The percentage of contribution, influence of process parameters and adequacy of the second order regression model is carried out by analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results of experimental investigation demonstrates that feed rate is the pre-dominate factor which affects the response variables.

INVESTIGATION OF THERMAL DEGRADATION OF POULTRY PROCESSING DEWATERED SLUDGE USING THERMOGRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS METHOD

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Aniza ◽  
S. Hassan ◽  
M. F. M. Nor ◽  
K. E. Kee ◽  
Aklilu T.
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Thermal Degradation ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Degradation Process ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Poultry Processing ◽  
Effect Of Particle Size ◽  
Dewatered Sludge

Thermal degradation of Poultry Processing Dewatered Sludge (PPDS) was studied using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) method. The effect of particle size on PPDS samples and operational condition such as heating rates were investigated. The non-isothermal TGA was run under a constant flow of oxygen at a rate of 30 mL/min with temperature ranging from 30ºC to 800ºC. Four sample particle sizes ranging between 0.425 mm to 2 mm, and heating rate between 5 K/min to 20 K/min were used in this study. The TGA results showed that particle size does not have any significant effect on the thermogravimetry (TG) curves at the initial stage, but the TG curves started to separate explicitly at the second stage. Particle size may affect the reactivity of sample and combustion performance due to the heat transfer and temperature gradient. The TG and peak of derivative thermogravimetry (DTG) curves tend to alter at high temperature when heating rate is increased most likely due to the limitation of mass transfer and the delay of degradation process. 

scholarly journals Fabrication of AA7075 Hybrid Green Metal Matrix Composites by Friction Stir Processing Technique

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 295-300
Author(s):  
Sanjay Kumar ◽  
Ashish Kumar Srivastava ◽  
Rakesh Kumar Singh
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Friction Stir Processing ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Processing Technique ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Avant Garde ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Surface Composites ◽  
Tool Tilt Angle

Friction stir processing is an avant-garde technique of producing new surface composite or changing the different properties of a material through intense, solid-state localized material plastic deformation. This change in properties depends upon the deformation formed by inserting a non-consumable revolving tool into the workpiece and travels laterally through the workpiece. This research work highlights the effect of process parameters on mechanical properties of fabricated surface composites by friction stir processing. By using various reinforcing materials like Ti, SiC, B4C, Al2O3 with waste elements like waste eggshells, rice husks, coconut shell and coir will be used to fabricate the green composites which are environmentally friendly and reduces the problem of decomposition. The parameter for this experiment is considered as the reinforcing materials, tool rotation speed and tool tilt angle. The SiC/Al2O3/Ti along with eggshell are selected asreinforcement materials. The main effect of the reinforcement is to improve mechanical properties, like hardness, impact strength and strength. The results revealed that the process parameters significantly affect the mechanical properties of friction stir processed surface composites.

Synthesis of Isopulegol Through Cyclisation of Citronellal Using Solid Acid Catalysts: Catalytic Reaction Performance Evaluation and Process Parameters Optimization

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 252-263
Author(s):  
Abdul Karim Shah ◽  
Ghulam Abbas Kandhro ◽  
Aqeel Ahmed Shah ◽  
Syed Nizam Uddin Shah Bukhari ◽  
Arshad Iqbal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Acid Treatment ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Intermediate Stage ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Montmorillonite Clay ◽  
Parameters Optimization ◽  
Reaction Performance ◽  
Montmorillonite Catalyst

The cyclisation of citronellal to isopulegol is a significant intermediate stage in the production of menthols. In this research work, the effects of acid treatment on montmorillonite clay have been investigated and used in citronellal cyclisation reactions. Furthermore, the effects of acid treatment and hetero-poly acid impregnation have been determined on the textural and catalytic properties of montmorillonite clay. The designed catalysts were characterized by XRD, N2 sorption, and NH3- TPD techniques. Acid treatment of montmorillonite resulted in the enhancement of surface area and pore volume. The catalytic activity and selectivity parameters were lessened due to the severe leaching of Al ions from tetrahedral crystalline structures (e.g., weakened structure and loss of acidity). Among all prepared materials, the heteropoly acid supported HCl treated montmorillonite catalyst was observed as a more active, stable, and selective catalyst that showed the highest catalytic performance in citronellal cyclisation under optimized process parameters. The catalytic activity and selectivity were enhanced with rising mesoporosity and acidity parameters due to HCl acid treatment and HPA impregnation.

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