A study of biomass briquette production and torrefaction | |
| Author | Srikanthan, Saravanamuttu |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. ET-88-6 |
| Subject(s) | Briquets Biomass energy |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Engineering, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Laboratory scale densification of peanut shells and sawdust at 100, 150, 175, 200 and 250 °C has revealed that, in gene ral, higher temperatures gave denser products at a particular applied pressure and required l ess work. However, in the case of sawdust, there appeared to be an optimum temperature b etween 200 and 250 °C. The densification of pre-heated peanut shells needed far l ess energy than conventional briquetting and this could possibly l e ad to lower wear on the screw/die. Based on the proximate analysis and heating value measurements, the densification of composted bagasse did not appear to be worthwhile. The addition of sawdust to composted bagasse has improved the quality of the briquettes. The torrefaction of rice husk and sawdust briquettes has given interesting results. In particular, the torrefaction of rice husk briquettes has produced a product having a very high water resistance and better ignitability a nd combustion rate compared to unterrified briquettes. |
| Year | 1988 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Bhattacharya, Sribas C. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Prida Wibulswas ;Lasnier, France |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Government of Netherlands |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1988 |