Effects of Different Biomass Feedstock on Gasification Syngas Production Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Authors

  • Nur Afiqa Syaheera Damahuri Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, UiTM Shah Alam, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Ab Aziz Mohd Yusof College of Engineering (Mechanical), UiTM Johor Branch, Pasir Gudang Campus, 81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia
  • Nurulnatisya Ahmad College of Engineering (Mechanical), UiTM Johor Branch, Pasir Gudang Campus, 81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia
  • Ishkrizat Taib Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Kamariah Md Isa

Keywords:

Empty fruit bunch, rice hush, rice straw, biomass, gasification, computational fluid dynamics

Abstract

The primary objective of this paper was to assess whether biomass, which is Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB), Rice Husk (RH), and Rice Straw (RS), can be effectively used for gasification. The study aimed to conduct a CFD simulation using ANSYS FLUENT and compare its results with published experimental data. First, TG-DTA were performed to verify the usability of the feedstocks in gasification. The results show that EFB has a higher Carbon content and Higher Heating Value (HHV) than RH and RS, indicating a higher gasification potential. CFD simulations supported these findings, showing that EFB outperforms RH and RS in gasification potential by approximately 40% and 35%, respectively. The results demonstrated that EFB, with its higher efficiency, could offer significant environmental benefits compared to RH and RS.

Author Biographies

Nur Afiqa Syaheera Damahuri , Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, UiTM Shah Alam, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

afiqasyaheera@gmail.com

Ab Aziz Mohd Yusof, College of Engineering (Mechanical), UiTM Johor Branch, Pasir Gudang Campus, 81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia

abaziz86@uitm.edu.my

Nurulnatisya Ahmad, College of Engineering (Mechanical), UiTM Johor Branch, Pasir Gudang Campus, 81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia

natisya@uitm.edu.my

Ishkrizat Taib, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

iszat@uthm.edu.my

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Published

2024-09-30

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1: September (2024)

Section

Articles