Characterization of two sargassum species in Capiz as Biomass fuel

Date

4-2011

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Ralph Kristoffer B. Gallegos

Committee Member

Jessie C. Elauria, Rossana Marie C. Amongo

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Abstract

This study was conducted in order to investigate the potential of two Sargassum species found in the province of Capiz, as sources of biomass energy. The seaweed samples were taken from Roxas City, Ivisan and Pilar and were sun-dried at different time intervals. Bomb calorimetry was used to determine the heating value of the samples. Furthermore, relevant fuel characteristics like moisture content, combustible volatile matter, ash content and fixed carbon content were determined using proximate analysis. The relationships between the obtained heating values and the results of the proximate analysis were established. Results revealed that the heating value can be improved through drying. The heating values of Sargassum species ranged from 6381.37kJ/kg to 11019.7kJ/kg, which is comparable to other biomass sources. Statistical analysis revealed that there was no significant difference among the heating values of the seaweed samples located at the three different sites. Equations were generated relating heating value to the different seaweed properties obtained using proximate analysis. A general equation was then derived in order to predict the heating values of Sargassum species in the province of Capiz.

Language

English

Location

UPLB College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2011 A2 A77

Document Type

Thesis

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