Feasibility test of agricultural residues through characterization for utilization in plasma gasification

J GITANJALI; S PUGALENDHI; S KAMARAJ; S KARTHIKEYAN; V J F KUMAR

doi:10.56093/ijas.v85i12.54290

Authors

J GITANJALI Research Scholar,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 003
S PUGALENDHI Professor,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 003
S KAMARAJ Professor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 003
S KARTHIKEYAN Professor, Department of Bioenergy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 003
V J F KUMAR Professor, Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Kumulur, Tamil Nadu 621 712

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v85i12.54290

Keywords:

Agro residues, Biochemical characterization, Plasma gasification, TGA

Abstract

Agricultural residues were characterized to determine their feasibility as feedstock for plasma gasification. Husk, stalk, straw and shell were selected for the study and proximate analysis, elemental composition analysis, thermal value analysis were carried out using standard procedures. Producer gas generated from these bio-residues is well suited for plasma gasification process where the working temperature is between 1200-2000ºC. These substances have moisture content in the range of 5-12%, and volatile matter content of 58-70%, offering good burning characteristics and conversion to electricity. The fixed carbon content of 13 to 20% contributes significantly to its calorific value. The average calorific value of selected agricultural residues (18.27 MJ/kg) was higher than the calorific value of feedstock (12 to 16 MJ/kg) used in plasma gasification, thus reinforcing their suitability further. It was found that selected agricultural residues could be adopted and promising fuel for plasma generation and deserve further development as a sustainable and renewable alternative.

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