AUTHOR(S):

Srikandi Novianti, Ilman Nuran Zaini, Anissa Nurdiawati, Kunio Yoshikawa

TITLE

Low Potassium Content Pellet Production by Hydrothermal-Washing Co-Treatment

KEYWORDS

Hydrothermal treatment, pellet, EFB, low-potassium, washing, combustion

ABSTRACT

This study aims to produce a clean and durable pelletized fuel from palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) utilizing the combination of the hydrothermal treatment technology (HTT) and washing treatment. The EFB demerits in its energy extraction involves the moisture content, its bulk and energy density and shape that has negative effect on the combustion efficiency and transportation, in addition to its high content of potassium that often causing severe deposition problem in the biomass-fired plants. The HTT becomes key technology in improving the fuel characteristics as well as enhancing the washing and pelletization performance. The combination of the pelletization, HTT, and the washing co-treatment is promising for upgrading biomass into clean, energy dense, homogenous, friable, durable, and hydrophobic solid fuel.

Cite this paper

Srikandi Novianti, Ilman Nuran Zaini, Anissa Nurdiawati, Kunio Yoshikawa. (2016) Low Potassium Content Pellet Production by Hydrothermal-Washing Co-Treatment. International Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Systems, 1, 28-38