Thermochemical characterization of pigeon pea stalk for its efficient utilization as an energy source
Pigeon pea stalk is a widely available biomass species in India. In this article the potential use of pigeon pea stalk as a fuel source through thermochemical conversion methods such as combustion, gasification, and pyrolysis has been investigated through experimentation using a thermogravimetric analyzer and pilot-plant-scale equipment. It has been proposed that pigeon pea stalks can be effectively utilized in two ways. The first is to pyrolyze the material to produce value-added products such as char, tar, and fuel gas. The second alternative is to partially pyrolyze the material to remove tar-forming volatiles, followed by gasification of reactive char to generate producer gas.
- Research Organization:
- Indian Inst. of Tech., New Delhi (IN)
- OSTI ID:
- 20020931
- Journal Information:
- Energy Sources, Vol. 22, Issue 4; Other Information: PBD: May 2000; ISSN 0090-8312
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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