Title:
Olive Pomace and Cork Powder Pellets. Combustion in a Small-Scale Stove
Author(s):
Arranz Barriga, J.I., Montero Puertas, I., Miranda, T., Román, S., Nogales Delgado, S., Trinidad Lozano, M.J.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
Pelletization as a previous stage for thermal use of solid biofuels is an excellent option for the management and removal of residues. However, not all materials are suitable for their use as pellet precursors, because of densification drawbacks, formation of ashes or because their combustion gives rise to emissions. Agroindustrial residues, such as olive waste, are adequate for their use as fuels in biomass stoves, but their densification and emission characteristics are not fully satisfactory. In order to improve these features, it is possible to prepare pellets with blends of other materials presenting good characteristics, such as cork powder. This work aimed to study the combustion behaviour of olive pomace pellets, analysing their emissions and the influence of adding cork powder during the preparation of densified products. By increasing the proportion of this alternative material a reduction of the emission of contaminants is found, achieving a double target: a high¬quality densified product and the removal of a residue which is not properly used.
Keywords:
biomass, emissions, pellet, characterisation
Topic:
R&D on Biomass Conversion Technologies for Heating, Electricity and Chemicals
Subtopic:
Solid biofuel combustion for small and medium scale applications
Event:
20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
2CV.4.24
Pages:
1325 - 1330
ISBN:
978-88-89407-54-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/20thEUBCE2012-2CV.4.24
Price:
FREE
