Abstract
In the present study, the potential to produce bio pellets from organic landfill waste was investigated as a strategy to promote sustainability of landfills as well as provision of alternative clean energy source. Organic waste was first shredded then compacted to pellets. Afterwards, the pellets went through carbonization at 400 °C for 30 minutes. The organic waste and bio pellets moisture content, ash content, volatile matter, fixed carbon and calorific value were measure. The calorific value of the bio pellets was 50% higher in comparison to the organic waste. The organic waste carbonization also resulted in a 97% increase in the fixed carbon content, 50% decrease in ash and volatile content matter as well as 86% decrease in moisture content. Landfill organic waste can be converted to form bio pellets with characteristics identical to coal.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2140-2144 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management |
Volume | 2018 |
Issue number | SEP |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Event | 3rd North American IEOM Conference. IEOM 2018 - Duration: 27 Sept 2018 → 29 Sept 2018 |
Keywords
- Bio pellets
- Carbonization
- Landfill waste
- Solid fuel
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Strategy and Management
- Management Science and Operations Research
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering