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Made available in DSpace on 2021-06-25T10:46:02Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2021-04-01 Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) Cassava waste has the potential to be used as an energy source. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of pressure densification on the properties of cassava residue briquettes, especially on the strength of the briquettes. It was used three compaction pressures: 102, 153, and 204 MP A and three pressing hold times: without holding pressure time, 60s, and 120 s, to produce briquettes without heating and verify their formation concerning the compaction. The proximate analysis provided 72.50% to volatile, 13.10% to Fixed carbon, and 14.45% to ash; the higher heating value (HHV) was 17.12 MJ/kg. The cassava rhizome waste (bulk density) showed an energy density of 2.04 GJ/m3. With densification, it obtained an energy density of 15.7 GJ/m3, representing an increase of up to 7.7 times. We obtained higher durability (94,1%) for time pressing of 120s and pressure of 204 MP A. The briquette volumetric stabilization occurred 24 h after production, and we observed that the briquettes produced with a higher compaction pressure showed greater density and resistance. Cassava rhizome biomass showed good energy properties. The densification process can be an alternative to solving transportation, handling, and cassava rhizome residues. São Paulo State University (Unesp) Campus of Rosana Biomass Densification Laboratory Department of Energy Engineering, Av. Dos Barrageiros, 1881, Centro, Primavera/Rosana Federal University of São Carlos Biomass and Bioenergy Laboratory Department of Environmental Sciences, Rodovia João Leme Dos Santos, SP-264, Km 110 - Itinga São Paulo State University (Unesp) Campus of Rosana Biomass Densification Laboratory Department of Energy Engineering, Av. Dos Barrageiros, 1881, Centro, Primavera/Rosana FAPESP: #2018/11837–2 FAPESP: #2018/14827–8

The licuri nut shell is a potential source of biomass for energy production. The aim of this study was the physicochemical characterization of the licuri shell, focusing on the increase of its use as a fuel. The material was collected in Caldeirão Grande-BA and the characterization included a wide range of analyses such as: moisture content, bulk density, particle size distribution, ash content, volatile matter, fixed carbon, high heating value (HHV), hot water and cyclohexane/ethanol extractions, Klason lignin content, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The obtained results were: moisture content (11,1%), HHV (4652 kcal.kg-1), Klason lignin content (36,86%), volatile content (74,91%), and fixed carbon (21,19%). The results showed that the material can be considered suitable for the purpose of generating energy when compared with other types of biomasses. The ash content (3,9%) and the extractives content (46,75%) are in accordance with the values observed for the babassu nut shell, Brazilian nut shell, and coconut. Finally, by the TGA analysis, it was observed that the degradation peak occurred at 272°C with a loss of 65% of weight. With these results, the licuri nut shell has shown to be potentially promising for the energy production.

The search for new alternatives in order to reuse residues is one way to minimize environmental impacts by promoting sustainable practices. This study analyzed the technical feasibility of briquettes production from urban pruning residue and sugarcane bagasse, turning them into a product with higher added value besides directing their use and reducing their improper disposal. Five treatments were studied from different ratios of the two residues: T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5, respectively made of 100% of urban pruning; 50% urban pruning and 50% sugarcane bagasse; 25% urban pruning and 75% sugarcane bagasse; 10% urban pruning and 90% sugarcane bagasse; 100% sugarcane bagasse. The materials were characterized physically, chemically and energetically. Briquettes were produced and evaluated for mechanical performance, with expansion tests, mechanical resistance and friability to verify the quality of the final product. The treatments 1 and 2 showed the best results, with lower friability and average values of mechanical resistance of 167.14 and 107.56 kgf, respectively. It is concluded that both residues (sugarcane bagasse and urban pruning) had potential for briquette production, as well as the mixture between both materials. RESUMO A busca de novas alternativas para reutilizar resíduos é uma maneira de minimizar impactos ambientais promovendo práticas sustentáveis. Este trabalho analisou a viabilidade técnica da produção de briquetes a partir de resíduos de poda urbana e bagaço de cana-de-açúcar, transformando-os em um produto com maior valor agregado, além de direcionar seu uso e reduzir a disposição inadequada. Foram estudados cinco tratamentos a partir de diferentes proporções dos dois resíduos: sendo T1, T2, T3, T4 e T5, respectivamente, 100% de resíduo de poda urbana; 50% de resíduo de poda urbana e 50% de bagaço de cana; 24% de resíduo de poda urbana e 75% de bagaço de cana; 10% de resíduo de poda urbana e 90% de bagaço de cana; e 100% de bagaço de cana. Os materiais foram caracterizados física, química e energeticamente. Foram produzidos briquetes e avaliados quanto ao desempenho mecânico, com testes de expansão, resistência mecânica e friabilidade para verificar a qualidade do produto final. Os tratamentos 1 e 2 apresentaram os melhores resultados, com menor friabilidade e valor médio de resistência mecânica de 167,14 e 107,56 kgf, respectivamente. Conclui-se que ambos os resíduos (bagaço de cana e poda urbana) apresentaram potencial para produção de briquete, bem como a mistura entre os dois materiais.

Made available in DSpace on 2020-12-10T17:04:46Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2019-01-01. Added 1 bitstream(s) on 2021-07-15T15:24:45Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 S2179-80872019005100109.pdf: 744762 bytes, checksum: 61e5dd29f8d298d260dcbbacc8009ad1 (MD5) Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) Nagoya University This work aims at the physicochemical characterization of four species: Eucalyptus sp, Pinus sp, Citrus sinensis and Hevea brasiliensis for use in ceramic furnace. Immediate analysis, chemical analyses were carried out (total extractives, Klason lignin, holocellulose and alpha-cellulose content). Results were applied to ANOVA and Tukey for statistics. The ash content of Pinus sp was 1.60%, for volatile material content Eucalyptus sp presented 83.61%, for fixed carbon values, Citrus sinensis presented 20.03%. Chemical analyses in the total extractive content, Citrus sinensis presented 21.76%, Klason lignin content, Pinus sp had 39.24%, Eucalyptus sp 60.29% had the highest holocellulose and alpha-cellulose, which was 42.72%. Pinus sp sample was the one with the highest heating value of 20.090 J/g. According to results obtained in the analyses, it is possible to conclude that all species have potential for applications in ceramic furnace. Univ Fed Sao Carlos UFSCar, Sorocaba, SP, Brazil Univ Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho UN, Botucatu, SP, Brazil Inst Fed Educ Ciencia & Tecnol Sao Paulo IFSP, Itapetininga, SP, Brazil Nagoya Univ, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan Univ Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho UN, Botucatu, SP, Brazil CAPES: PVE 117/2012 CAPES: 001