Impact of parameters on gas ratios obtained from air gasification of date palm waste

Shahbaz Muhammad*, Inayat Muddasser, Al Ansari Tareq, McKay Gordon

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Abstract

Utilizing date palm waste as an energy source is a potential low-carbon energy source, especially in areas such as the Middle East. This study investigates date palm waste air gasification performed in a downdraft gasifier. The study aims to analyze the impact of various parameter ranges such as temperature of 600-900 ᵒC, air flow rate of 1.0 to 4.0 l/min, and particle size of <2-6> mm on the gas ratios of producer gas. H2/CO ratio is an important parameter which is an increase from 0.53 to 0.71 with a rise in temperature from 600 to 900 ᵒC. A similar profiling of other gas ratios was noticed with the temperature increase. The H2/CO ratio and H2/CO2 are found maximum at the air flow rate of 2.5 l/min and 3.0 l/min.H2/CH4 showed a very steady trend with an increase of air flow rate up to 2.5 l/min, but a sharp hike was noticed by increasing the air flow rate of 2.5 to 4.0 l/min. Larger particle size shows a lower value of H2/CO, H2/CH4, and H2/CO2 due to the lower heat and mass transfer diffusion compared to smaller particle size.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainable Processes and Clean Energy Transition- International Conference on Sustainable Processes and Clean Energy Transition, ICSuPCET 2022
EditorsYeong Yin Fong, Lam Man Kee, Norwahyu Jusoh, Chong Yang Chuah
PublisherAssociation of American Publishers
Pages226-233
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9781644902509
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
EventInternational Conference on Sustainable Processes and Clean Energy Transition, ICSuPCET 2022 - Kuching, Malaysia
Duration: 1 Dec 20222 Dec 2022

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Proceedings
Volume29
ISSN (Print)2474-3941
ISSN (Electronic)2474-395X

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Sustainable Processes and Clean Energy Transition, ICSuPCET 2022
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuching
Period1/12/222/12/22

Keywords

  • Air Flow Rate
  • Date Palm Waste
  • Gas Ratio
  • Particle Size
  • Temperature

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