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Thermal Decomposition and Kinetic Parameters of Three Biomass Feedstocks for the Performance of the Gasification Process Using a Thermogravimetric Analyzer

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  • Rania Almusafir

    (Linda and Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 1101 N. State St., Rolla, MO 65401, USA)

  • Joseph D. Smith

    (Linda and Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 1101 N. State St., Rolla, MO 65401, USA)

Abstract

Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is a powerful technique and useful method for characterizing biomass as a non-conventional fuel. A TGA apparatus has been utilized to experimentally investigate the impact of biomass feedstock diversity on the performance of the gasification of hardwood (HW), softwood (SW) pellets, and refuse-derived fuel (RDF) materials. The solid conversion rate and the volatile species formation rate have been estimated to quantify the rates of devolatilization for each material. In addition, the combustion kinetic characteristics of the three biomass feedstocks were investigated using TGA at different heating rates, and a thermal kinetic analysis was conducted to describe the gasification process. Therefore, the kinetic parameters have been evaluated for different thermal reactions and non-isothermal kinetic models that depend on the relationships between heating rates and temperature profiles. The results show that the amount of tar content from the RDF was higher than that of pure hardwood and softwood feedstocks. Hence, tar removal must be part of any process using syngas produced from RDF feedstocks in a gas engine to produce electricity.

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  • Rania Almusafir & Joseph D. Smith, 2024. "Thermal Decomposition and Kinetic Parameters of Three Biomass Feedstocks for the Performance of the Gasification Process Using a Thermogravimetric Analyzer," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(2), pages 1-15, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:2:p:396-:d:1318455
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