Combustion characteristics of briquette fuels from sorghum panicle–pearl millets using cassava starch binder

Velusamy, Sampathkumar; Subbaiyan, Anandakumar; Thangam, Ramesh Srikrishnaperumal

doi:10.1007/s11356-020-11790-0

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“…The transition from granules to starch paste is accompanied by increased viscosity which increases the paste resistance to deformation showing significant binding strength [68]. The high-energy content of starch in addition to its chemical and structural properties makes it an excellent binding agent in biomass densification and remains the most common biomass briquette binder in the literature [28,29,69,70]. However, its use in commercial briquetting has been limited due to its high cost, low coking, and water-proof properties [39].…”

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A Review of Biomass Briquette Binders and Quality Parameters

2022

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The adverse effect of the use of fossil fuels on the environment and public health has given rise to a sustained renewable energy research and development. An important component of global renewable energy mix is the use of loose biomass, including agricultural and forestry residues, to produce solid fuels in the form of briquettes. Briquettes play a significant role in bioenergy mix in developing and developed countries. The production of biomass briquettes often entails the collection, transportation, storage, processing, and compaction of loose biomass that meet specific quality parameters. The densification process often involves the addition of binders to improve the cohesive strength of the briquette material. This paper surveys recent literature from 2012 to 2021 to establish the current state of research on the use of binders in briquette production; and reviews current parameters used in assessing the quality of biomass briquettes with focus on mechanical and handling properties. While a number of quality parameters were identified, their assessment methodologies varied widely in the literature, thus necessitating standardization for comparability purposes. The review also includes factors affecting the wide production and adoption of biomass briquettes in most developing economies and proposes ways of overcoming the bottlenecks.

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A Review of Biomass Briquette Binders and Quality Parameters

2022

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“…Briquette binder affects the density, compressive resistance, calorific value, moisture content and ash content. Cassava starch and wheat starch are usually used as binders 15,16) . The use of this binder competes with food needs, so it is necessary to explore other materials that can be used as binders.…”

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Characterization of Biochar Briquettes from Coconut Shell with the Effect of Binder: Molasses, Cow Manure and Horse Manure

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Safitri³

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The utilization of coconut shells as fuel still has several obstacles, including nonuniform size, low heating value, and low density. Pyrolysis of coconut shells into biochar is used to increase the calorific value and minimize the formation of smoke when burning. Biochar briquetting is needed to increase energy density and uniform size. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the type of binder and the concentration on the characteristics of biochar briquettes. The binder used were molasses, cow manure, and horse manure. Molasses is most suitable for use as a binder because it has sticky properties and sufficient moisture content. The ratio of biochar: molasses 70:30 produces briquettes with the best characteristics. In the drop test with a height of 1 m and 1.8 m, biochar briquettes with molasses binder still have 99% size stability.

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“…There are many ways for the extraction of oil from algae. The most popular method is the oil press method, which is similar to Olive press [8]. When the algae are pressed, nearly 75% of the oil can be extracted [31].…”

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Extraction of biodiesel from wastewater using microalgae Chlorella Vulgaris

2022

Global NEST: The International Journal

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<p>An experimental research on production of biodiesel from lipids of chlorella vulgaris has been done through transesterification reaction process. The series of chlorella vulgaris cultures has been carried out and the optimum growth time was determined. The biodiesel synthesis is processed by two steps i.e., isolation of chlorella vulgaris lipids and the synthesis of biodiesel from lipids. The objective of the study was to develop a simultaneous waste water treatment system and the production of renewable energy by utilizing the algal growth. Biofuel batch scale experiments with 10% and 15% dilution of municipal waste water were carried out in this study. The total lipid content of algal biomass ranged from 7.5 to 28.5%. The approximate proportions of chloroform, methanol and water in the upper phase was found to be in the ratio of 3:48:47 by volume and the lower phase mixture proportion was found to be 86:14:1. The concentration of biomass reached a maximum value of 920 mg/L measured in terms of VSS. The nutrient removal, which was achieved to nearly 100% weight of biodiesel yield per biomass of chlorella vulgaris, was 49.7%. The viscosity values and heat of combustion of the biodiesel were 1.14 g/cm3 and 42.50 KJ/g respectively.</p>

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Combustion characteristics of briquette fuels from sorghum panicle–pearl millets using cassava starch binder

Cited by 24 publications

References 35 publications

A Review of Biomass Briquette Binders and Quality Parameters

A Review of Biomass Briquette Binders and Quality Parameters

Characterization of Biochar Briquettes from Coconut Shell with the Effect of Binder: Molasses, Cow Manure and Horse Manure

Extraction of biodiesel from wastewater using microalgae Chlorella Vulgaris

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