Self-Heating In Yard Trimmings: Conditions Leading To Spontaneous Combustion

Buggeln, R. C.; Rynk, Robert

doi:10.1080/1065657x.2002.10702076

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“…The size of woodchip used was not sufficiently large to allow natural ventilation [9]. However, although no study of the metabolic activity inside the stored woodchip was carried out, the heat generated from the microbial activity may have contributed to an increase in temperature inside the pile [12,21].…”

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Influence of storage time on the quality and combustion behaviour of pine woodchips

Casal

Gil

Pevida

et al. 2010

Energy

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a b s t r a c tThe current situation in the energy sector suggests the possibility of using biomass in co-combustion systems as an alternative to other fuels. In the case of the North of Spain the amount of forest residues that is generated guarantees it as a valuable source of energy for the future. However, an effective exploitation of these residues must first overcome a number of serious problems such as transport, storage, handling and pre-treatment, to meet the requirements of the power plants. The aim of this work is to study the influence of storage time on the moisture content and chemical and combustibility properties of pine woodchips. Their combustibility behaviour was evaluated by means of the following tests: heating value, ash composition, slagging/fouling indices, and the combustion profiles obtained from TG analysis. As a result of the weather conditions in the North of Spain open-air storage in the area under study is not suitable for dry pine woodchips, although their combustion behaviour remains practically unaltered.

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“…Some of them deal with the effects of particle size and pile height [9], others focus on spontaneous combustion due to biological activity [12], while others deal with the behaviour of different raw materials during storage [13]. From these studies it can be concluded that many factors play a role in the storage process.…”

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Influence of storage time on the quality and combustion behaviour of pine woodchips

Casal

Gil

Pevida

et al. 2010

Energy

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“…Briefly, any storage of waste that includes combustible material poses some risks and one might consider the four steps of the fire ladder where climbing to a higher step increases the risk of self ignition. This problem has been addressed by many researchers, for example Buggeln and Rynk [19], Gray et al [20] and Fu et al [21]. The risk of self ignition is increased by each of the following steps: -biological heat generation, which usually dominates in the range 35-80°C; -pyrolysis in the range 80-150°C; -smouldering between 150-315°C; and -ignition above 315°C.…”

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Fire in waste-fuel stores: risk management and estimation of real cost

Stenis

Hogland

2011

J Mater Cycles Waste Manag

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The purpose of this study was to improve risk management and to investigate build-up of the costs of fire in waste-fuel stores, to make the authorities and the population in general aware of the substantial monetary and non-material benefits connected with preventive measures being taken. To summarize, the results from the case studies show that the fires occurred by self-ignition of organic materials, the storage facilities were badly and/or not properly designed, and the waste fuels were not handled properly. On the basis of two case studies the main finding was that there must be one person only in charge during the fire to lead the action, and the fire brigade must not leave the area too early. Nowadays, the real cost for the fire is not calculated properly, or at all, by the wastemanagement company. It is concluded that waste-management companies, society, and insurance companies could save money by implementation of precautionary measures. Such relevant measures are reviewed. It is recommended: not to store waste fuels too high, in volumes which are too large or too close to town districts; to promote better cooperation between waste companies and the fire brigades and the local EPA; and to make insurance companies demand implementation of more security measures before signing the insurance contracts.

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“…For example, the spontaneous heating of oils [131], as well as rubber tires and rubber mats [132] have been reported. The spontaneous ignition of different types of plant material, including Eucalyptus leaves and sawdust, that have occurred at composting and mulching operations has been described [133]. The spontaneous ignition of refuse derived fuel and meat bone meal caused by wetting and fermentation at room temperature has been reported [134].…”

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Fire investigation and ignitable liquid residue analysis—A review: 2001–2007

Sandercock

2008

Forensic Science International

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Self-Heating In Yard Trimmings: Conditions Leading To Spontaneous Combustion

Cited by 40 publications

References 36 publications

Influence of storage time on the quality and combustion behaviour of pine woodchips

Influence of storage time on the quality and combustion behaviour of pine woodchips

Fire in waste-fuel stores: risk management and estimation of real cost

Fire investigation and ignitable liquid residue analysis—A review: 2001–2007

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