(PDF) Calorific value determination of solid biomass

Calorific values (higher heating values, HHV) of 16 biomass samples obtained from different Turkish sources were determined experimentally and calculated from both ultimate and proximate analyses.

Measurement and calculation of calorific value of raw coal …

The calorific value of coal has different meanings, such as the calorific value of the cartridge, the high calorific value of coal, and the low calorific value of coal to generate heat at a high ...

Experimental study on ash content & calorific value of coal …

In this article experimental attempt has been made to study the performance of coal used in Indian thermal power plant in terms of calorific value and ash content.

Comparison of calorific values and ash content for different …

The study of calorific values of mangrove plants is valuable indices for reflecting the energy conversion and material flow of the forest ecosystem. In this study, the calorific value and ash content of different biomass components, i.e. leaf, bark, sapwood and heartwood of six important mangrove species, namely goran (Ceriops decandra Griff. W. Theob.), keora …

Coal beneficiation: theory and practice

Grade-wise calorific value of a typical Indian coal. Grade Calorific value range (in kcal/kg) A: Exceeding 6200: B: 5600–6200: C: ... coal is washed to remove impurities including ash and to increase its heating value. Preparation plants remove rock, sulfur, and other particulates from the run-of-mine coal. ... Clarkson and Wood, 1991 ...

Understanding the Grades and Characteristics of Indian Coal

Indian coal has historically been evaluated as being high in ash content and low in calorific value compared to imported coal. The average GCV of domestic thermal coal ranges …

Production and characterization of briquettes from …

Briquetted biomass, like sugarcane bagasse, a by-product of sugar mills, is a renewable energy source. This study aimed at the production and characterization of bagasse briquettes. The production of briquettes was carried out with different blending ratios (5, 10, and 15%) and average particle sizes (0.75, 2.775, and 4.8 mm) with various binders of cow dung, …

Sugarcane bagasse based biorefineries in India: …

The average gross calorific value ... The current total installed capacity of these cogeneration plants in India is 9200 MW. Despite its use in boilers, a significant amount of SCB still remains as waste. ... For instance, Janke et al. (2015) …

Investigation and utilization of Indian peat in the energy …

This work experimentally evaluates the energy of peatlands in North-eastern India for power plants. Five-peat sites of NE-India has been identified and systematic analyses, such as organic content (20–85%), ash content (15–80%), calorific values (10,600–26150 kJ/kg), etc., have been performed as per the Bureau of Indian Standard (IS) and ...

Development of Multiple Regression Model for Assessment …

Indian coal quality shows extensive variation in gross calorific value from coalfields to coalfields and from mine to mine within a coalfield. Furthermore, it is also evident from coal …

Impact of Indian and imported coal on Indian thermal power plants

On comparison of Indian coals with imported coals, the calorific value of the Indian coals (~4000 kcal/kg) was found to be approximately 60% of the imported coal from Australia and America (~7000 ...

Analysis and significance of prediction models for higher heating value

A nation's ability to use its energy resources efficiently and the expansion of its industrial sector are key factors in its prosperity. Most of the industrially developed nations in the world use coal as their main energy source. These resources have been utilized mainly for industrial growth, such as thermal power plants, steel industries, and other associated …

Green growth and clean coal technologies in India

Table 1 Typical characteristics of Indian coal Property Value Ash Content 25 – 55 % Moisture content 4 – 7 % (18 % during monsoon) Sulpher content 0.2 – 1% Gross Calorific value 3100 – 5100 kcal/ kg Volatile matter content 20 – 30 % The ash in Indian coals is mostly high in silica and hence, abrasive. This requires careful

Seasonal characterization of municipal solid waste for …

The annual average net calorific value must not be less than 1,700 kcal/kg. The average net calorific value of MSW of Guwahati city is 1833 kcal/kg, which is appropriate for incineration as per Indian regulation and World Bank report value. However, in the rainy season average calorific value of the MSW can fall up to 1203 kcal/kg.

Experimental study on ash content & calorific value of coal used in thermal power station

Generally, Indian coals have low calorific value and high levels of inorganic impurities. Also, coal ash is difficult to remove beyond a certain level due to non-homogenously mix nature. The …

Rice Straw Overview: Availability, Properties, and

Rice straw's energy efficiency can be calculated by dividing its energy output by its calorific value, which may be expressed as the higher-heating value (HHV), wherein latent heat of the water is included, or lower-heating value (LHV). In terms of calorific value, rice straw has an HHV that ranges from 14.08 to 15.09 MJ kg −1, as ...

Gross Calorific Value of Indian Coals and its Correlation …

The Indian coals are a sub-bituminous variety, high in ash content and low in calorific value. The high ash content in Indian coals makes Indian coals more heterogeneous. The moisture and the ash content have a direct impact on the calorific value of the coals. In the present work the moisture, ash content and GCV have been analyzed for the coals obtained …

Predictions of Gross Calorific Value of Indian Coals from …

India, the world's third largest coal producing country, is expected to maintain strong dependency on coal for the coming few decades. The gross calorific value (GCV) of coal is a key yardstick …

Saurabh S., Arnold B., & Carter D., Future Coal

value of Indian coal deteriorated [Zamuda et al., 2007]. Indian coal preparation plants typically receive coal with a head ash ranging from 35.0 % to upwards of 50.0 %.

Gross Calorific Value of Indian Coals and its Correlation with …

The Indian coals are a sub-bituminous variety, high in ash content and low in calorific value. The high ash content in Indian coals makes Indian coals more heterogeneous. …

Estimation of Gross Calorific Value of Bituminous …

In this study, the gross calorific value (GCV) of coal has been estimated using two types of coal analysis data. These are proximate data and spectral reflectance data in visible to near infrared ...

Predictions of Gross Calorific Value of Indian Coals from their

India, the world's third largest coal producing country, is expected to maintain strong dependency on coal for the coming few decades. The gross calorific value (GCV) of coal is a …

Predictions of Gross Calorific Value of Indian Coals from …

The calorific value of coal from pits is determined by analyzing moisture, volatile matter, ash and sulfur content in laboratories. This analysis process imposes a burden on businesses both in terms of time and cost. However, calorific value, in particular, can be determined through simpler methods by using ash and moisture values.

Differences and spatial variations of plant leaf calorific value …

The leaf calorific value (LCV) is an important trait that indicates how efficiently a plant utilizes natural resources to capture energy.However, little is known about the LCV characteristics of plants in arid and hyper-arid environments. To investigate the spatial patterns and variations in LCV of desert plants and their possible causes, we collected 343 leaf …

Predictions of Gross Calorific Value of Indian Coals …

Indian coal basins and to locally focused subsets of that dataset. INTRODUCTION A direct relationship exists between the economic development and the per capita energy consumption of a country (Khandelwal et al., 2017). Coal is traditionally the most important source of ener gy in India, and the country continues to significantly rely on coal for

Chemical composition, basic density and Gross Calorific Value …

Bamboo has a satisfactory calorific value when compared to other plants, and its biomass can be used both in the raw form (in natura) and can be processed in the form of charcoal, briquette ...

Mineral Beneficiation and Processing of Coal | SpringerLink

Venugopal et al. ... Non-coking coals, on the other hand, are classified on the basis of calorific value. Table 1.4 represents the coal classification based on grades. Table 1.4 Classification of coals based on grades (Coal Grades, ... In coal preparation plants, a hydrocyclone is chiefly employed to classify undersize of the desliming screen ...

Business perspective and entrepreneurship opportunities …

preparation of value added products. In India very limited value addition is done to cotton stalk. Most of the cotton stalk produced is treated as waste, though about 5-6% being used for commercial purposes and around 15-20% is used as fuel by rural masses and remaining bulk of cotton stalk is burnt off in the field after leading to severe ...

Preparation of Biomass Briquettes using Various Agro- Residues …

The different biomass materials lead different results, such as palm kernel shell with 29.60 MJ/kg calorific value (Abdillahi et al., 2017), cashew shell with 27.73 MJ/kg calorific value (Sawadogo ...

Sustainable energy recovery from municipal solid …

However, Indian MSW has a low calorific value that varies from 800 to 1100 kcal/kg and waste with a high concentration of organic materials, water or inert materials that ranges from 30% to 60% each, making its …