Investigation of Energy Properties of Briquetated Multicomponent Fuel by Thermo-Analytical Methods

The paper presents studies on saving energy resources by creating conditions and introducing modern energy-efficient technologies and equipment into production activities that allow to develop the production and use of local fuels, including the use of briquetting of combustible municipal and industrial waste. The purpose and objectives of the work are to study trends and analyze the problems associated with the processing and use of various types of combustible waste generated and accumulated in industrial and agricultural enterprises, as well as in the field of housing and communal services. The main directions of national sustainable development strategy concerning energy and resource saving and rational use of natural and secondary resources are considered in the paper. Methods for briquetting multicomponent compositions of combustible wastes with the possibility of obtaining solid fuels have been studied. An innovative production technology developed by the authors is described that makes it possible to process waste products by briquetting with the use of various binders. The results are presented and the analysis of the conducted experimental studies is carried out in accordance with the theory of experiment planning for multicomponent systems, taking into account phase equilibria. A qualitative assessment of the component composition of the briquetted fuel, which ensures the highest density of the briquette and effective performance, is carried out taking into account of the moisture content of the multicomponent mixture. Qualitative indicators of the produced two- and three-component fuels have been determined using differential thermal analysis on the MOM-1500 derivatograph, which make it possible to identify phase transformations and chemical reactions occurring during heating. Comparative analysis of qualitative indicators has permitted to draw conclusions about the possibility of using the developed fuel compositions in operated fuel combustion plants.