Study of Energy Value Estimated from Mixture Design Matrix of Some Agricultural Waste Blends pulverized nut shells

Abstract

Energy sources that are sustainable and renewable include biomass resources. Efficient use of these biomass resources to provide a worldwide energy supply that is sustainable. The techniques that enhance this biomass's energy potential require a thorough grasp of its physicochemical characteristics. The energy content of biomass resources (HHV or NHV) is a crucial factor to consider when determining their suitability for energy production. In this work, proximate assessments of biomass materials (agricultural residues) and their blends were developed based on some published empirical model equations to investigate the impact on their net and high heating value. EFB, corncob, and groundnut shell blends' computed net heating value (NHV) and high heating value (HHV) were found to be between 16.157 and 18.483 MJ/kg. According to the findings, agricultural residues are excellent substrates for the generation of solid fuel. The energy values of biomass samples might also be calculated using the empirical formulae based on their nearby characteristics.