Fuel pellets from downed coconut (Cocos nucifera) in super typhoon Haiyan

Issue Date

12-2015

Abstract

The study investigated the physical and chemical properties of fuel pellets from downed coconut (Cocos nucifera L) in super typhoon Haiyan that struck the Philippines on November 8, 2013. Coconut trunk and fronds were used as feedstock in this study. Proximate, ultimate and elemental analyses were performed to evaluate fuel properties of pellets from coconut biomass. In general, physical and chemical properties of coconut biomass pellets were within recommended limits. However, pellets showed relatively high levels of ash in comparison with woody biomass. Calorific values of both coconut stem and fronds were comparable with various wood species and energy crops.

Source or Periodical Title

Biomass and Bioenergy

ISSN

0961-9534

Volume

83

Page

539-542

Document Type

Article

Physical Description

tables

Language

English

Subject

Biomass, Cocos nucifera, Haiyan, Pellets, Renewable energy

Identifier

doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2015.11.005.

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yes

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