Investigation of particle size on gasification process for solid waste treatment

T. C. Ho; S. C. Fu; Christopher Y.H. Chao

doi:10.1115/POWER2014-32160

Investigation of particle size on gasification process for solid waste treatment

T. C. Ho
, S. C. Fu
, Christopher Y.H. Chao

Division of Science, Engineering and Health Studies (SEHS)

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Abstract

Gasification is a technologically advanced and environmentally friendly process for solid waste treatment. The chemical reactions in the gasification process highly depend on the agents' flow rates which, due to fluid dynamics and thermodynamics, are in fact functions of particle size and structure. Therefore, in order to obtain a better prediction model, it is important to determine the effect of particle size on the operation of a gasification system. The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of particle size of some common solid waste on the gasification process. Specimens including starch and polyethylene of different sizes are investigated experimentally. To achieve the aim, the gasification processes are monitored by a thermal gravimetric analysis system. The mass change and the heat flow are measured in real time during the reaction. Comparison between the experimental results and different gasification models are made. Based on the experimental results, the effect of particle size was studied and the importance of the porous structure was revealed. The relationship between particle size and porous structure during gasification was developed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Fuels and Combustion, Material Handling, Emissions; Steam Generators; Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems; Turbines, Generators and Auxiliaries; Plant Operations and Maintenance; Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM); Plant Systems, Structures, Components and Materials Issues
Publisher	American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)	9780791846087
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2014-32160
Publication status	Published - 2014
Event	ASME 2014 Power Conference, POWER 2014 - Baltimore, United States Duration: 28 Jul 2014 → 31 Jul 2014

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Name	American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Power Division (Publication) POWER
Volume	1

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Conference	ASME 2014 Power Conference, POWER 2014
Country/Territory	United States
City	Baltimore
Period	28/07/14 → 31/07/14

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Ho, T. C., Fu, S. C., & Chao, C. Y. H. (2014). Investigation of particle size on gasification process for solid waste treatment. In Fuels and Combustion, Material Handling, Emissions; Steam Generators; Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems; Turbines, Generators and Auxiliaries; Plant Operations and Maintenance; Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM); Plant Systems, Structures, Components and Materials Issues (American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Power Division (Publication) POWER; Vol. 1). American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2014-32160

Ho, T. C. ; Fu, S. C. ; Chao, Christopher Y.H. / Investigation of particle size on gasification process for solid waste treatment. Fuels and Combustion, Material Handling, Emissions; Steam Generators; Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems; Turbines, Generators and Auxiliaries; Plant Operations and Maintenance; Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM); Plant Systems, Structures, Components and Materials Issues. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014. (American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Power Division (Publication) POWER).

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Ho, TC, Fu, SC & Chao, CYH 2014, Investigation of particle size on gasification process for solid waste treatment. in Fuels and Combustion, Material Handling, Emissions; Steam Generators; Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems; Turbines, Generators and Auxiliaries; Plant Operations and Maintenance; Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM); Plant Systems, Structures, Components and Materials Issues. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Power Division (Publication) POWER, vol. 1, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME 2014 Power Conference, POWER 2014, Baltimore, United States, 28/07/14. https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2014-32160

Investigation of particle size on gasification process for solid waste treatment. / Ho, T. C.; Fu, S. C.; Chao, Christopher Y.H.
Fuels and Combustion, Material Handling, Emissions; Steam Generators; Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems; Turbines, Generators and Auxiliaries; Plant Operations and Maintenance; Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM); Plant Systems, Structures, Components and Materials Issues. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014. (American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Power Division (Publication) POWER; Vol. 1).

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Ho TC, Fu SC, Chao CYH. Investigation of particle size on gasification process for solid waste treatment. In Fuels and Combustion, Material Handling, Emissions; Steam Generators; Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems; Turbines, Generators and Auxiliaries; Plant Operations and Maintenance; Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM); Plant Systems, Structures, Components and Materials Issues. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). 2014. (American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Power Division (Publication) POWER). doi: 10.1115/POWER2014-32160

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