Gasification of ‘Loose’ Groundnut Shells in a Throathless Downdraft Gasifier
In this paper, gasification potential of biomass residue was investigated using a laboratory scale throatless downdraft gasifier. Experimental results of groundnut shell was gasified in the throatless downdraft gasifier to produce a clean gas with a calorific value of around 5.92 MJ/Nm3 and a combu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Diponegoro University
2015-07-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Renewable Energy Development |
| Online Access: | https://ijred.cbiore.id/index.php/ijred/article/view/8635 |
| Summary: | In this paper, gasification potential of biomass residue was investigated using a laboratory scale throatless downdraft gasifier. Experimental results of groundnut shell was gasified in the throatless downdraft gasifier to produce a clean gas with a calorific value of around 5.92 MJ/Nm3 and a combustible fraction of 45% v/v. Low moisture (8.6%) and ash content (3.19%) are the main advantages of groundnut shells for gasification. It is suggested that gasification of shell waste products is a clean energy alternative to fossil fuels. The product gas can be used efficiently for heating and possible usage in internal combustion engines. |
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| ISSN: | 2252-4940 |