Abstract:
The research scope was set to study the compatibility of applying torrefaction for bio-waste of Sri Lanka. For this purpose, it was decided to analyze the before and after torrefaction properties of a sample with Sri Lankan municipal solid bio waste composition; with the use of ultimate and proximate analysis. A laboratory scale reactor was made to undertake the conventional torrefaction process with N2 purging. Heat was supplied for the reactor using a 3 kW heating coil and insulations were made around the reactor to minimize the heat loss during the torrefaction. The reactor temperature was controlled to maintain at desired temperature with a maximum of 350OC using LabVIEW software.
Citation:
Bandara, A.M.H.S., Gunathilaka, T. Pieirs, K.C.A., & Narayana, M. (2019). Carbonization of urban bio waste in Sri Lanka [Extended Abstract]. In P.G. Rathnasiri (Ed.), Undergraduate Research Symposium Chemical and Process Engineering 2019 (pp. 92-94). Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Moratuwa.
