Browsing Faculty of Engineering by Subject "Pyrolysis"
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Chemical and structural characterization of char development during lignocellulosic biomass pyrolysis
(Elsevier, 2017)The chemical and structural changes of three lignocellulosic biomass samples during pyrolysis were investigated using both conventional and advanced characterization techniques. The use of ATR-FTIR as a characterization ... -
Coal-derived low smoke fuel assessment through coal stove combustion testing
(Elsevier, 2017)A study was undertaken to investigate the production of low smoke fuel from coal currently used in low-income households in South Africa. Pyrolysis of large coal lumps was studied as a possible production method, and an ... -
The continuous depolymerization of filled polytetrafluoroethylene with a continuous process
(Wiley, 2008)A new method for beneficiating unfilled as well as filled polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) waste has been developed. This process does not use any carrier gas while forming the depolymerization products. It enables polymer ... -
The effect of acid demineralising bituminous coals and de-ashing the respective chars on nitrogen functional forms
(Elsevier, 2017)An opportunity presented itself to compare changes in nitrogen functional forms brought by the acid treatment of South African bituminous coals and their respective chars. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was used ... -
The effect of acid washing on the pyrolysis products derived from a vitrinite-rich bituminous coal
(Elsevier, 2015)Extensive characterization of the pyrolysis products, derived from raw and acid washed samples of a vitrinite-rich South African bituminous coal is reported. Pyrolysis experiments were carried out with use of a modified ... -
The effect of added minerals on the pyrolysis products derived from a vitrinite-rich demineralised South African coal
(Elsevier, 2016)A better understanding of the behaviour of the inorganic matter present in coal will assist in more cost-effective operations and more consistency in product yield and composition during thermal processing. In this study, ... -
Electrical resistivity of carbonaceous bed material at high temperature
(Springer Verlag, 2020)This study reports the effect of high-temperature treatment on the electrical properties of charcoal, coal, and coke. The electrical resistivity of industrial charcoal samples used as a reducing agent in electric arc ... -
Evaluation and prediction of slow pyrolysis products derived from coals of different rank
(Elsevier, 2017)When coal is heated slowly (<10 °C/min), as in the Lurgi Fixed Bed Dry Bottom (FBDB) gasification process, products formed in the pyrolysis region of the gasifier include gas liquor, condensable tar, oil and non-condensable ... -
Exploring the potential of petrographics in understanding coal pyrolysis
(Elsevier, 2015)The effects of heating manner and charring temperature on both the physical and chemical properties of coal were investigated by petrographic techniques. Six coal samples of different rank were subjected to chemical treatment ... -
The influence of calcium lignosulphonate addition on non-isothermal pyrolysis and gasification of demineralised bituminous coal fines
(Elsevier BV, 2022)Amorphous calcium lignosulphonate (CaLS), a by-product of the paper industry, was evaluated as an adhesive to bind demineralised bituminous coal fines in various weight percentage ratios. Sequential acid (HCl, HF, ...