Characterization of residuals lignocellulosic materials from oil palm and coconut palm for pellets manufacturation

Abstract

In this project was investigated the densification process waste palm oil and coconut in the preparation of pellets, which were evaluated as alternative fuels. For this study, were used two particle sizes and proportions of mixture between the particle size and the type of biomass (fiber or stone). The research reported that the two biomass are suitable as energy sources, however, coconut pellets showed no good compaction, that is to say, that problems will arise at the moment of your storage and transportation. In addition, its calorific value is lower compared to that obtained with the pellet of biomass oil palm (about 17,186.81 kJ/kg). Of equal form one finds solution to excess waste and air pollution caused by greenhouse gases.