scholarly journals Combustion of a Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) Produced from the Polymeric Fraction of Automotive Shredder Residue (ASR)

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 3807
Author(s):  
Esther Acha ◽  
Alexander Lopez-Urionabarrenechea ◽  
Clara Delgado ◽  
Lander Martinez-Canibano ◽  
Borja Baltasar Perez-Martinez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Alternative Fuel ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Shredder Residue ◽  
Automotive Shredder Residue ◽  
Effects Of Temperature ◽  
Polymeric Fraction

The use of alternative fuels derived from residues in energy-intensive industries that rely on fossil fuels can cause considerable energy cost savings, but also significant environmental benefits by conserving non-renewable resources and reducing waste disposal. However, the switching from conventional to alternative fuels is challenging for industries, which require a sound understanding of the properties and combustion characteristics of the alternative fuel, in order to adequately adapt their industrial processes and equipment for its utilization. In this work, a solid recovered fuel (SRF) obtained from the polymeric fraction of an automotive shredder residue is tested for use as an alternative fuel for scrap preheating in an aluminium refinery. The material and chemical composition of the SRF has been extensively characterized using proximate and ultimate analyses, calorific values and thermal degradation studies. Considering the calorific value and the chlorine and mercury contents measured, the SRF can be designated as class code NCV 1; Cl 2; Hg 2 (EN ISO 21640:2021). The combustion of the SRF was studied in a laboratory-scale pilot plant, where the effects of temperature, flow, and an oxidizer were determined. The ash remaining after combustion, the collected liquid, and the generated gas phase were analysed in each test. It was observed that increasing the residence time of the gas at a high temperature allowed for a better combustion of the SRF. The oxidizer type was important for increasing the total combustion of the vapour compounds generated during the oxidation of the SRF and for avoiding uncontrolled combustion.

scholarly journals The Use of Biodrying to Prevent Self-Heating of Alternative Fuel

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 3039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Gajewska ◽  
Mateusz Malinowski ◽  
Maciej Szkoda
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Alternative Fuel ◽  
The Self ◽  
Process Efficiency ◽  
Self Heating ◽  
Maximum Temperatures ◽  
Refuse Derived Fuels ◽  
The Impact

Alternative fuels (refuse-derived fuels—RDF) have been a substitute for fossil fuels in cement production for many years. RDF are produced from various materials characterized by high calorific value. Due to the possibility of self-ignition in the pile of stored alternative fuel, treatments are carried out to help protect entrepreneurs against material losses and employees against loss of health or life. The objective of the research was to assess the impact of alternative fuel biodrying on the ability to self-heat this material. Three variants of materials (alternative fuel produced on the basis of mixed municipal solid waste (MSW) and on the basis of bulky waste (mainly varnished wood and textiles) and residues from selective collection waste (mainly plastics and tires) were adopted for the analysis. The novelty of the proposed solution consists in processing the analyzed materials inside the innovative ecological waste apparatus bioreactor (EWA), which results in increased process efficiency and shortening its duration. The passive thermography technique was used to assess the impact of alternative fuel biodrying on the decrease in the self-heating ability of RDF. As a result of the conducted analyses, it was clear that the biodrying process inhibited the self-heating of alternative fuel. The temperature of the stored fuel reached over 60 °C before the biodrying process. However, after the biodrying process, the maximum temperatures in each of the variants were about 30 °C, which indicates a decrease in the activity of microorganisms and the lack of self-ignition risk. The maximum temperatures obtained (>71 °C), the time to reach them (≈4 h), and the duration of the thermophilic phase (≈65 h) are much shorter than in the studies of other authors, where the duration of the thermophilic phase was over 80 h.

Potensi Nilai Kalor Biomassa Dari Ampas Tebu (Bagasse) Yang Bersumber Dari Penjual Minuman Sari Tebu Di Kota Pontianak

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Wahyudi ◽  
Muhammad Ivanto ◽  
Murti Juliandari
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Testing ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Sugarcane Juice ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Supply Problem ◽  
Direct Data

Dependence on the provision of electricity using fossil fuels is a major energy supply problem in Indonesia. Therefore, it is necessary to provide new and renewable alternative fuels that are effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly. One of the alternative fuels is bagasse biomass. The purpose of this study was to determine the amount of bagasse produced by sellers of sugarcane juice drink in Pontianak City, in order to determine the estimated value of bagasse. The research method used was direct data collection and laboratory testing . Based on the results of the study, the number of vendors of sugarcane juice beverages producing bagasse was 169. Of this amount, produce bagasse that can reach 1,030.9 kg/day. Based on the test results, the estimated moisture content of bagasse was 3.28%, ash content was 0.77%, and carbon remained at 7.65%. So, if converted with the test results of the calorific value of bagasse and made into briquettes bagasse (bio briquettes), which is 19,648 kJ/kg with a density of 0.416 kg/m3, then converted into a potential calorific value of 242,849,280 J/year.

scholarly journals Emission estimates and air quality impacts from the use of alternative fuels by the Titan cement factory in Thessaloniki

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 218-224
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Alternative Fuel ◽  
Cement Industry ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Limit Values ◽  
Cement Factory ◽  
Pollution Levels ◽  
Fuel Substitution ◽  
The Impact

Cement production is an energy-intensive process. Utilisation of fossil fuels is common practice in the cement industry around the world. Alternative fuel substitution rates increase every year. More specifically, 18 % of the fuel used by the European cement industry in 2006 consists of alternative fuels. This study aims to investigate the prospects for the partial replacement of conventional fossil fuels currently used in the TITAN cement factory in Thessaloniki, Greece, with alternative fuels, focusing on the impact of alternative fuel use on the emissions of air pollutants from co-incineration operations. Air emissions were estimated for both the conventional fuel and mixtures of conventional fuel with alternative fuels, based on emission factors found in the literature but also using the measurements conducted by TITAN in 2010. Emission estimates indicate that legislative limit values for all pollutants are not exceeded. Based on the emission estimates and measurements in the flue gas, the dispersion of the plume around the factory has been described with an appropriate numerical simulation model. Results suggest that the factory’s contribution to the air pollution levels in the surrounding area is very low for most regulated pollutants.

Performance and emission characteristics of turbocharged diesel engine fueled with palm biodiesel blends

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1040
Author(s):  
Byungmo Yang ◽  
M A. Kalam ◽  
Haengmuk Cho
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Alternative Fuel ◽  
Performance And Emission ◽  
Crude Oil Prices ◽  
Gas Measurement ◽  
Consumption Rates ◽  
Hc Emissions ◽  
Main Component

The exhaustion of fossil fuels and sharp rise in crude oil prices has led to the development of various alternative fuels. Alternative fuels are a necessity to meet rising energy consumption rates and to ensure eco-friendly growth. Alternative fuels that can be regenerated, are sustainable and have clean burning capacity to help promote an eco-friendly development. Whereas there have been various ideas and technologies relating to biodiesel as an alternative fuel, these tend to be restricted to the distant future insofar as compression-ignition engines are concerned. Biodiesel, produced by reacting triglycerides which are the main component of animal or plant-based fatty acids with methanol, is known to be an eco-friendly alternative fuel that can take the place of conventional petroleum diesel. In the present study, biodiesel (palm oil) was mixed at a certain ratio with commercially sold diesel, then introduced into a TCDI engine which was run at low load conditions for engine performance and exhaust gas measurement. Both engine output and torque were reduced, and fuel consumption increased to make up for the reduction in output. There were slight reductions in NOx and CO2 emissions, but changes in CO and HC emissions were negligible.  

scholarly journals Emission and Heavy Metal Content Characteristic of Densified Refused Derived Fuels of Oil Sludge and Biomass Combination as an Alternative Fuel for Cement Plant

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 100-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rati Yuliar Ningsih ◽  
Fadjar Goembira ◽  
Puti Sri Komala ◽  
Nino Perdana Putra
Keyword(s):  
Hazardous Waste ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Trace Element Analysis ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Alternative Fuel ◽  
Oil Sludge ◽  
Cement Plant ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Standard Requirement

Hazardous Waste such Oil Sludge combined with biomass (coconut shell and rice husk) was utilized as an alternative fuel in cement plant in form of Densified-Refused Derived Fuel (D-RDF). D-RDF were Co-Processed with primary fuel into Rotary Kiln in order to reduce usage of fossil fuel and eliminate the hazardous waste by thermal treatment, meanwhile to recover the energy contained in the D-RDF, the utilization of these waste are expected without causing adverse effect into the environment. Co-Processing of D-RDF as alternative fuels into cement plant kiln must follow the regulation applied in Indonesian Environment and Forestry Minister regulation 19/2017 and European Union for Responsible Incineration and Treatment of Special Waste (EURITS). Based on previous research, D-RDF composition of oil sludge and biomass at 1:1 ratio with 5% starch addition was choose as they give best calorific value at 6000 kcal/kg. The objective of these research are to observe the emission caused by the utilization of these D-RDF and potential effect into cement or clinker product. The result show NOx and CO value are meet the standard requirement by government regulation meanwhile SO2 value which are 1251 mg/Nm3 and 1500 mg/Nm3, over the regulation standard which is 650 mg/Nm3. This issue could be overcome in the plant with pre treatment of D-RDF and utilization of Bag House Filter or Electostatic Precipitator before release the emission to the stack. Trace element analysis of D-RDF ashes (As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, Sn dan Zn) show the result are meet the EURITS regulation,  which mean utilization of D-RDF will not give quality deffect to cement or clinker product.

Experimental Investigation of Four Stroke Diesel Engine Performance Using Neem Oil and Neem Oil with Hydrogen as a Fuel

2014 ◽  
Vol 592-594 ◽  
pp. 1559-1563
Author(s):  
Thangaraju Rajasekaran ◽  
K. Duraisamy ◽  
K.R. Arvindd ◽  
D. Thamilarasu ◽  
Venkatachalam Chandraprabu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Demand ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Environmental Concern ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Neem Oil ◽  
Combustion Properties ◽  
Ci Engines

Depletion of fossil fuels, unaffordability of conventional fuels (petrol, diesel) and atmospheric pollution lead researchers to develop alternative fuels. Fuels derived from renewable biological resources used in diesel engines are known as biodiesel. Biodiesel is environmental friendly liquid fuel similar to petrol and diesel in combustion properties. Increasing environmental concern, diminishing petroleum reserves and agriculture based economy of our country are the driving forces to promote biodiesel as an alternate fuel. Hydrogen seems to be viable fuel to meet sustainable energy demand with minimum environmental impact. Hydrogen has high calorific value and clean burning characteristics which makes it effective fuel for future. It was found that hydrogen usage reduce emissions such as CO2and HC. India is one of the largest producers of neem oil and its seed contains 30% oil content. It is an untapped source in India, so the neem oil usage will be a best option. The investigation made on pure neem oil and neem oil with hydrogen addition at different flow rate (2 lpm & 4 lpm) in CI engines. The result shows that, brake thermal efficiency of neem oil with 4 lpm hydrogen was increased to 7.98% compare to pure neem oil at 4 Nm torque and fuel consumption of neem oil with 4 lpm hydrogen was decreased to 13.49% compared to pure neem oil at 4 Nm torque.

scholarly journals Alternative Fuel Vehicles Today and Their Impacts in the Transportation industry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul M. Miraz
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Alternative Fuel ◽  
Transportation Industry ◽  
Alternative Fuel Vehicles ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Fuel Costs

Canadians are concerned about their environment around them, global warming and also related issues regarding this aspect. But on the other hand many donʼt realize that the cars and trucks that they drive are a major source of these problems, and that there are alternative choices of transportation that they can make out there. Majority of us drive or ride in vehicles that are powered by petroleum based fossil fuels i.e. gasoline or diesel. But some people, however, are choosing to drive vehicles that run on smaller amounts of fuel, and/or partially or completely on fuels other than diesel or gasoline. These types of advanced and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) help reduce our dependence on foreign oil imports, save us money on fuel costs, and improve our air quality. Alternative fuels nowadays have received some attention as a potential option to curtail the carbon dioxide emissions form vehicles. My project report discusses the feasibility and desirability of the use of alternative fuels as a strategy to mitigate automotive carbon dioxide emissions. For example what types of impact are we to expect in the transportation industry due to alternative fuel vehicles and are they economically feasible to consumers? And what type of long-term benefits do they offer? And if a person is willing to know more about these alternative fuel vehicles that are out in the market, where should they go for more information? It is a type of a summary of all the aspects about alternative fuel vehicles and their pros and cons.

scholarly journals Production of Biodiesel from Non- Edible Oil (WCO)

2020 ◽  
pp. 268-271
Author(s):  
Saroj Rani ◽  
Sukhdeep Kaur ◽  
Shivani . ◽  
Harneet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Vegetable Oils ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Ethyl Esters ◽  
Energy Demands ◽  
Waste Cooking Oils ◽  
Cooking Oils ◽  
Short Time

Today world’s energy demands are increasing day by day due to increase in population, standard of living, industrialization& urbanization and which are mostly fulfilled by fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are non-renewable so its reserves are getting declined and also it is environmentally unreasonable. This made an interest in the area of alternative fuels. Biodiesel can be good alternative fuel because of its renewability and environmental benefits and apart from this it can be a strategic source of energy for the countries which doesn’t have oilfields. Biodiesel can be produced from edible, non-edible, algae and waste cooking oils. There are four essential approaches to make biodiesel, direct use and mixing, miniaturized scale emulsions, warm breaking (pyrolysis) and Transesterification. The most regularly utilized technique is transesterification of vegetable oils and creature fats. This researches the transesterification response of refined vegetable oils by methods for ethanol, utilizing sodium methoxide and sodium hydroxide as impetuses. Especially, the goal of this work was to plan ethyl esters with the two distinctive homogeneous impetuses, while the response had been done in one stage. A short time later, the subsequent items were assessed with respect to the physicochemical properties

scholarly journals Airplane materials compatibility with blends of fossil kerosene Jet A1 with biokerosenes from babassu, palm kernel and coconut oils

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 1066-1075 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Palm Kernel ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Alternative Fuel ◽  
Fuel Blends ◽  
Babassu Palm

<div> <p>Currently there is a big interest to increase the sources of alternative fuels for aviation to get a reduction of their carbon footprint and the deep energetic dependence from fossil fuels of different countries. Although there are studies about how to produce this alternative fuel and if it accomplishes the standards for a good performance in the aircraft turbines, there are no studies about how these fuels could affect the different materials of airplanes. In this context this work describes the compatibility of biokerosene blends of coconut, babassu and palm kernel with commercial Jet A-1 testing airplane polymeric materials, metals and composites. As a conclusion, all material samples show a good compatibility with the fuel blends tested.</p> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p>

scholarly journals Experimental and Numerical-Driven Prediction of Automotive Shredder Residue Pyrolysis Pathways toward Gaseous Products

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1779
Author(s):  
Rafał Ślefarski ◽  
Joanna Jójka ◽  
Paweł Czyżewski ◽  
Michał Gołębiewski ◽  
Radosław Jankowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laminar Flame ◽  
Flame Temperature ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Pyrolysis Process ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Shredder Residue ◽  
Gaseous Products ◽  
Refuse Derived Fuel ◽  
Automotive Shredder Residue

There has been a gradual increase in the field of parts recovery from cars that are withdrawn from use. However, the disposal of automotive shredder residue (ASR) still remains a significant problem. ASR is refuse derived fuel (RDF), which contains mainly plastics, fiber sponges, and rubbers in different proportions, and therefore a thermal treatment of selected waste samples is applied. The presented research includes thermogravimetry (TG) analysis and differential thermogravimetric (DTG) analysis, as well as a proximate and an ultimate analysis of the ASR samples. The obtained results were processed and used as an input for modelling. The numerical calculations focused on the identification of the ASR’s average composition, the raw pyrolysis process product, its dry pyrolytic gas composition, and the combustible properties of the pyrolytic gases. The TGA analysis with three heating rate levels covered the temperature range from ambient to 800 °C. The thermal decomposition of the studied samples was in three stages confirmed with three peaks observed at the temperatures 280, 470, and 670 °C. The amount of solid residue grew with the heating rates and was in the range of 27–32 wt%. The numerical calculation of the pyrolysis process showed that only 0.46 kg of dry gas were formed from 1 kg of ASR. The gas yield increased with the rising temperature, and, at the same time, its calorific value decreased from 19.22 down to 14.16 MJ/m3. This is due to the decomposition of C6+ hydrocarbons and the promotion of CO formation. The thermodynamic parameters of the combustion process for a pyrolytic gas air mixture, such as the adiabatic flame temperature and laminar flame speed, were higher than for methane and were, respectively, 2073 °C and 1.02 m/s.

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