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
Subtitle of host publicationInternational 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 (Electronic)9781644902509
ISBN (Print)9781644902509
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 May 2023
Externally publishedYes
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

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