Cold densification of rice husk with water hyacinth | |
| Author | Mamilla, Raghu Charan |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.ET-20-08 |
| Subject(s) | Rice Straw Rice hulls |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Energy |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | For low bulk density materials, densification is a solution to reduce the size, transportation cost and storage cost. There are two types densifications, i.e., cold and hot densification. This study focused on preparing rice husk pellets using cold densification technology. A cold densification system with hydraulic piston, available at the Asian institute of technology, used in this study. A mould 0[20.3 mm was used to prepare pellets applying pressures at 2000, 3000, and 4000 Psi. Characterisation of pellets based on initial density, relaxed density, shatter index, compaction ratio, change in volume and elongation was carried out. Best pellet was selected by using a matrix weight method. Rice husk mixed with water hyacinth at eight mixing weight ratios (w/w), i.e., 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40% (Rice husk: water hyacinth), used as raw material. The relaxed density of the pellets in 40% mixing ratio increased from 736.33 kg/rrr' to 896.81 kg/rrr', Shatter index, initial and relaxed density in all mixing ratios increased as the pressure increased. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Salam, P. Abdul |
| Examination Committee(s) | Singh, Jai Govind;Kumar, Sivanappan |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2020 |