Production of Bio-Char by Pyrolysis of Palm Kernel Shell

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2018 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 5 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2018

Authors : Oghenerukevwe P.O. and Nwanze N

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V5I4P101

How to Cite?

Oghenerukevwe P.O. and Nwanze N, "Production of Bio-Char by Pyrolysis of Palm Kernel Shell," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 5,  no. 4, pp. 1-4, 2018. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V5I4P101

Abstract:

The need to search for a more environmentally friendly, available and affordable alternative energy source to the conventional fossil energy has been the major heartbeat of a greater global community. Biomass conversion to energy has shown a potential to provide bio-energy for numerous applications where fossil fuel has dominated over the year. This work is an effort to buttress some techniques that have been adopted in this conversion process. There is no existing commercial biochar production facility in Nigeria. The biomass potential of Nigeria is a promising prospect for pilot and commercial biochar production plant. A Pyrotechnic/Distillation Equipment was developed in Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro. The "Two-Chambered-Furnace" Pyrotechnic/Distillation Equipment, used cracked shells from palm fruits to produce; 56.6% bio-char, 16.67% Pyrolysate (distillate) and 26.16% gas.

Keywords:

Palm Kernel Shell, Pyrolysis, Biomass, Bio-char, Energy.

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