UPGRADING WASTE FROM CROCODILE MIXED BAMBOO BAMBOO SAWDUST PELLET

Authors

  • Chanon Bunmephiphit Rattanakosin College for Sustainable Energy and Environment, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin
  • Pattama Sornsanit Rattanakosin College for Sustainable Energy and Environment, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/lsej.2022.16

Keywords:

Crocodile manure, Bamboo sawdust, Biomass, Pellet

Abstract

Biomass pelleting process is the process of increasing the density of the biomass. It has higher values of the physical and chemical properties. This research used crocodile manure which is the waste from crocodile farms mixed with bamboo sawdust from local wicker crafts. The mixed crocodile-bamboo sawdust pellets can reduce the problem of smell and sludge of the crocodile farm and decrease the burning of bamboo sawdust. The results showed that, the crocodile manure mixed with bamboo sawdust pellets increased the density up to 875.70 kg/m3 (moisture content 20%, ratio of crocodile manure and bamboo sawdust 1:0, 20CS10) The lower value chemical properties including moisture content, volatile matter and ash content were of 10.37%. 26.29% and 28.10%, respectively While the fixed carbon and calorific value were 34.19% and 13.85 mega joules/kg, respectively which were found to be high. It can be utilized as a fuel for generation. The crocodile manure mixed bamboo sawdust pellets can reduce environmental impacts such as smell and sludge in the crocodile farm. It is also the management process of quality crocodile farm. Moreover, it reduces the burning of biomass in the local.

References

Alcaraz J, Baticados E, Capareda S, Maglinao A, Nam H. Drying and pellet characterization of sandseparated dairy manure from stephenville, texas, USA. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research 2018;16(1):29-38.

Artemio C, Maginot N, Serafin C, Rahim F Guadalupe R, Fermin C. Physical, mechanical and energy characterization of wood pellets obtained from three common tropical species. PeerJ; 2018;6:e5504.

ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) D1762-84. Standard test method for chemical analysis of wood charcoal. ASTM International, Pennsylvania, USA; 2013.

Chen W, Peng J, Bi X. A state-of-the-art review of biomass torrefaction, densification and applications. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 2015;44:847-866.

Energy Policy Planning Office. Thailand power development plant 2015-2036 (PDP2015). Bangkok: National Energy Policy Council (NEPC); 2015.

Jayappa S, Narayana J. Assessment of agro-industrial wastes proximate, ultimate, SEM and FTIR analysis for Feasibility of solid bio-fuel production. Universal Journal of Environmental Research and Technology 2012;2(6):575-581.

Nuñez C, Jochum J, Sierra F, Vargas F. Effect of particle size and addition of cocoa pod husk on the properties of sawdust and coal pellets. Ingenieria E Investigación 2015;35:17-23.

Onochie U, Obanor A, Aliu A, Ighodaro O. Proximate and ultimate anaysisi of fuel pellets oil palm residues. Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH) 2017;36(3):987-990.

Bergman P, Kiel J. Torrefaction for biomass upgrading. 14th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition. Paris, France; 2005.

Nadapa W, Taweesub J, Phantipa M. Production of fuel pellets from coconut coir dust mixed with biomass waste. PSRU Journal of Science Technology 2020;5(3):112-126.

Shen X, Huang G, Yang Z, Han L. Compositional characteristics and energy potential of Chinese animal manure by type and as a whole. Applied Energy 2015;160:108-119.

Si Y, Hu J, Wang X, Yang H, Chen Y, Shao J, Chen H. Effect of carboxymethel cellulose binder on the quality of biomass pellets. Energy & Fuel 2016;30:5799-5808.

Shunxuan H, Junguo L, Xin Y, Yumeng C, Fenghai L, Jianfei W. et al. Improvement on slurry ability and combustion dynamics of low quality coals with ultra-high ash content. Chemical Engineering Research and Design 2020;156:391-401.

TIS (Thai Industrial Standard) 2772-2560, 2017, Biomass pellets standard in Thailand; 2021.

Wzorek M, Junga R, Yilmaz E, Niemiec P. Combustion behavior and mechanical properties of pellets derived from blends of animal manure and lignocellulosic biomass. Journal of Environmental Management 2021;290:112487

Yuvarat N, Chaniporn U, Kanokwan R. Binderless solid fuel pellets from pig and chicken manure. Rajabhat Agriculture Journal 2018;17(1):8-16.

Downloads

Published

2022-03-09

How to Cite

Bunmephiphit, C. ., & Sornsanit , P. . (2022). UPGRADING WASTE FROM CROCODILE MIXED BAMBOO BAMBOO SAWDUST PELLET. Life Sciences and Environment Journal, 23(1), 208–218. https://doi.org/10.14456/lsej.2022.16

Issue

Section

Research Articles