| Title |
Evaluating the Usability of Bio Coal from Sugar Cane Bagasse as a Solid Fuel |
| ID_Doc |
17561 |
| Authors |
Manyuchi, MM; Mbohwa, C; Muzenda, E |
| Title |
Evaluating the Usability of Bio Coal from Sugar Cane Bagasse as a Solid Fuel |
| Year |
2019 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.promfg.2019.04.064 |
| Abstract |
The potential to produce a high calorific value bio coal from sugarcane bagasse for alternative use to coal (which is used for energy generation in the sugar industry) was investigated. Bagasse (being a lignocellulose waste material generated from sugar processing) has energy potential to produce eco-friendly bio coal. The bagasse was first dried to reduce the moisture content and then was subjected to carbonization at 250-400 degrees C for conversion of the bagasse to bio char. Bio char yield observed during torrefaction was 70%. The bio char was then ground to a 300 micron particle size sand, and then compacted to bio coal at 2-8MPa using molasses in the ratio 70:30. The bio coal had a calorific value of 28.2 MJ/kg, moisture content of 6.3%, fixed carbon of 74.6% and ash content of 1.4%. The properties of the bio coal make it makes it usable as an alternative to coal and can be re-integrated back into the sugar processing industry as a substitute to coal. (C) 2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. |
| Author Keywords |
Bio coal; calorific value; carbonization; energy; waste management |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science (CPCI-S) |
| EID |
WOS:000560232900065 |
| WoS Category |
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Engineering, Manufacturing |
| Research Area |
Science & Technology - Other Topics; Engineering |
| PDF |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2019.04.064
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