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EUBCE 2024 - André VALENTE BUENO - Study of the Pyrolysis of Coconut Shells Waste for Hydrogen Production by Non-condensable Gases

Study of the Pyrolysis of Coconut Shells Waste for Hydrogen Production by Non-condensable Gases

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Pyrolysis and kinetic investigations

Study of the Pyrolysis of Coconut Shells Waste for Hydrogen Production by Non-condensable Gases

Short Introductive summary

The increased consumption of coconut water and green coconut fruit pulp has led to a rise in the generation of coconut shells, which in some regions tends to become waste, causing negative social, economic, and environmental impacts, particularly in Northeast region of Brazil. Currently, these shells waste are not utilized as a raw material for energy production or other significant applications. The aim of this study was to develop a prototype concept unit for the pyrolysis of biomass waste and analyze the pyrolysis configuration that maximizes hydrogen production by non-condensable gases (NCG). Thus, regarding the main objectives and goals to be achieved in this project, we highlight: Building a prototype pyrolysis unit concept (5 kg); Optimizing operational parameters; Arranging the residues in their natural and pellet forms for the pyrolysis process; Conducting slow and fast pyrolysis tests; Analyzing and characterizing the three pyrolysis co-products

Presenter

André VALENTE BUENO

Federal University of Ceara, BRAZIL

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Co-authors:

M.L. Moura de Oliveira, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, BRAZIL
L. Amaro Oliveira, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, BRAZIL
G. Ellton de Oliveira Costa Teixeira, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, BRAZIL
L. Maria de Andrade Araújo, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, BRAZIL
D. Silveira Serra, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, BRAZIL
J. Macedo Guedes, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, BRAZIL
F. Assis Mota, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, BRAZIL

Session reference: 5BV.8.4