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Pirolisis Gelombang Mikro Biomassa Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit (TKKS): Pengaruh Massa Absorber KOH dan Katalis Zeolit Alam terhadap Energi Produk Megaprastio, Bayu; Saptoadi, Harwin; Putra, Robertus Dimas Dewangga
Science Tech: Jurnal Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi Vol 11 No 2 (2025): August
Publisher : Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30738/st.vol11.no2.a19713

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This study aims to investigate the effect of the KOH/TKKS ratio on the energy content and composition of three-phase pyrolysis products, with a fixed zeolite mass of 10 g. The pyrolysis process was conducted using 100 g of empty fruit bunches (TKKS) at 450 °C with a residence time of 15 minutes. The evaluation covered pyrolysis performance (yields of biochar, bio-oil, and gas), biochar properties (proximate analysis and energy content), bio-oil (energy content), and gas (composition via GC-TCD and energy content). The results show that increasing the KOH ratio accelerated the attainment of the target temperature from approximately 17 minutes (ratio 2:4) to 10 minutes (ratio 4:4) and promoted a higher gas fraction while reducing the bio-oil yield. The optimal condition for bio-oil production was achieved at a KOH/TKKS ratio of 2:4, yielding the highest bio-oil fraction of 29.3%. A higher KOH mass also increased the concentrations of CO, CO₂, and H₂ in the gas phase while decreasing the fixed carbon content in the biochar. The energy input during pyrolysis decreased significantly from 1513.11 kJ at the 2:4 KOH/TKKS ratio to 813.8 kJ at the 4:4 ratio, primarily due to the accelerated heating rate induced by higher KOH content. Despite this, the 2:4 ratio exhibited the highest energy conversion efficiency, as it produced the largest yield and energy content of bio-oil, contributing to a higher total energy output. These findings highlight the critical role of an appropriate KOH ratio in optimizing product distribution and energy efficiency in the pyrolysis process. The results underscore the potential of TKKS as a renewable energy source through microwave-assisted pyrolysis.
The Comparison of Water and Acid Leaching Methods to Reduce Ash and Inorganic Mineral Content in Teak Sawdust Biomass Saputro, Muhammad Arief; Syamsiro, Mochamad; Megaprastio, Bayu; Ahmad, Noesanto Dewantoro; Herlambang, Bagas
Retii 2025: Prosiding Seminar Nasional ReTII ke-20 (Edisi Penelitian)
Publisher : Institut Teknologi Nasional Yogyakarta

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Biomass is the fourth largest renewable energy source in the world, accounting for approximately 10% of the total global primary energy supply. Every year, a large amount of teak wood sawdust is produced from the manufacturing of furniture, beds, wooden decorations, and various other products. This waste has no economic value and requires considerable storage space, causing problems in handling and disposal. Therefore, utilizing this forestry residue for biofuel production is a sustainable and economically beneficial approach. However, the main challenge in its utilization lies in its high ash and inorganic mineral content, which can reduce energy conversion efficiency and the calorific value of the product. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of washing methods using water and acid solutions in reducing ash content and increasing the calorific value of teak wood sawdust. The research was conducted experimentally in a laboratory, involving several stages: material preparation, washing treatment (water and acid), drying, ash content and calorific value analysis, and result evaluation. The treatments were carried out at mass ratios of 1:25, 1:50, and 1:75, washed for 2 hours using a magnetic stirrer, followed by filtration, rinsing to neutral pH, and drying at 105 °C for 6 hours. The results showed that washing with 1 M HCl consistently produced a greater mass reduction of teak wood sawdust compared to deionized water at all ratios, indicating that the acid method is more effective in reducing the inorganic content of biomass.