Pyrolysis of Khat waste vs. Coal: Experimental and Aspen plus analysis.

ABSTRACT: This study explores the potential of Khat waste as a biofuel through a detailed analysis of its physical properties and pyrolytic behavior, employing both laboratory and simulation techniques. Biomass, including Khat waste, is a valuable renewable energy source with potential applications in reducing waste and CO2 emissions, especially in rural areas of developing countries like Ethiopia. The physical properties of the Khat waste were thoroughly examined, including moisture content, ash, volatile matter (VM), fixed carbon (FC), and elemental composition. The apparent density of the pyrolyzed khat waste was found to be 0.9688 g/cm³. The TGA results showed a moisture loss of 6.7 %, volatile matter of 4.7 %, fixed carbon of 6.78 %, and ash content of 5.55 %. Notably, Khat waste exhibited uniq

SUBMITTER: Moreda GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11620060 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature