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

Nur Afiqa Syaheera Damahuri; Ab Aziz Mohd Yusof; Nurulnatisya Ahmad; Ishkrizat Taib; Kamariah Md Isa

doi:10.37934/afhme.2.1.110a

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, Johor, Malaysia
Kamariah Md Isa College of Engineering (Mechanical), UiTM Johor Branch, Pasir Gudang Campus, 81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/afhme.2.1.110a

Keywords:

Empty fruit bunch, ice husk, rice straw, biomass, gasification, computational fluid dynamics

Abstract

The primary objective of this study was to assess whether biomass from empty fruit bunch (EFB), Rice Husk (RH), and Rice Straw (RS) can be effectively used for gasification. This study conducted a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)simulation using ANSYS FLUENT and compare the results with published experimental data. First, Thermogravimetric and differential thermal analyses (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, can offer significant environmental benefits compared to RH and RS