International Journal of Renewable Energy Development
Vol 4, No 2 (2015): July 2015

Gasification of ‘Loose’ Groundnut Shells in a Throathless Downdraft Gasifier

Kuhe, Aondoyila (Unknown)
Aliyu, Samuel Jacob (Unknown)

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Publish Date
15 Jul 2015

Abstract

In this paper, gasification potential of biomass residue was investigated using a laboratory scale throatless downdraft gasifier. Experimental results of groundnut shell was gasified in the throatless downdraft gasifier to produce a clean gas with a calorific value of around 5.92 MJ/Nm3 and a combustible fraction of 45% v/v. Low moisture (8.6%) and ash content (3.19%) are the main advantages of groundnut shells for gasification. It is suggested that gasification of shell waste products is a clean energy alternative to fossil fuels. The product gas can be used efficiently for heating and possible usage in internal combustion engines.

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International Journal of Renewable Energy Development
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Abbrev

ijred

Publisher

Universitas Diponegoro

Subject

Chemistry Energy

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The scope of journal encompasses: Photovoltaic technology, Solar thermal applications, Biomass, Wind energy technology, Material science and technology, Low energy Architecture, Geothermal energy, Wave and Tidal energy, Hydro power, Hydrogen Production Technology, Energy Policy, Socio-economic on ...