Analysis of the Feasibility of Generating Solid Biofuel from Ulex Europaeus Plants
The Ulex europaeus (also known as Common Gorse) represents a threat to the native ecosystems of different Colombian regions. Recently, the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development introduced protocols for its prevention and management. Even though the Ulex europaeus has a high calorif...
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| description | The Ulex europaeus (also known as Common Gorse) represents a threat to the native ecosystems of different Colombian regions. Recently, the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development introduced protocols for its prevention and management. Even though the Ulex europaeus has a high calorific value, a wide-spread solution for its post-processing is not yet available in its affected areas. In Colombia, the most common method for the disposal of the harvested plant is incineration, given that this is the suggested method by Resolution 684 of 2018. Due to the importance of the problem, this investigation is focused on studying the viability of creating solid biofuel alternatives derived from the plant. Grinded material and briquettes were produced with different log/foliage ratios in order to investigate both the domestic and industrial applications of the plant; e.g. heating, cooking and cogeneration, respectively. A proximate and ultimate analysis was performed on the produced samples. The generated solid biofuel presents 75% of the carbon heat value, a high volatile material content (83.3%), and low ash and Sulphur residues (1.41% and 0.15% respectively). These results applied to both dry and humid samples, demonstrated that the produced solid biofuel is adequate for applications oriented towards heat generation. However, further analysis and process optimization is required in order to establish the generation of solid biofuel as an appropriate use of the Ulex europaeus remnants. By further analyzing the overall process; from plant removal, through residue disposal, and finally remnant conversion, the investigations value chain can be better established and possibly established for real world implementation. |
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| spelling | oai:oai.revistas.uptc.edu.co:article-104542021-07-13T02:24:40Z Analysis of the Feasibility of Generating Solid Biofuel from Ulex Europaeus Plants Análisis de factibilidad para la generación de biocombustible sólido a partir de la planta Ulex Europaeus Núñez-Moreno, Alejandro Barbieri, Giacomo Gordillo, Gerardo common gorse energy recycling solid biofuel Ulex europaeus biocombustible solido energía reciclaje retamo espinoso Ulex Europaeus The Ulex europaeus (also known as Common Gorse) represents a threat to the native ecosystems of different Colombian regions. Recently, the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development introduced protocols for its prevention and management. Even though the Ulex europaeus has a high calorific value, a wide-spread solution for its post-processing is not yet available in its affected areas. In Colombia, the most common method for the disposal of the harvested plant is incineration, given that this is the suggested method by Resolution 684 of 2018. Due to the importance of the problem, this investigation is focused on studying the viability of creating solid biofuel alternatives derived from the plant. Grinded material and briquettes were produced with different log/foliage ratios in order to investigate both the domestic and industrial applications of the plant; e.g. heating, cooking and cogeneration, respectively. A proximate and ultimate analysis was performed on the produced samples. The generated solid biofuel presents 75% of the carbon heat value, a high volatile material content (83.3%), and low ash and Sulphur residues (1.41% and 0.15% respectively). These results applied to both dry and humid samples, demonstrated that the produced solid biofuel is adequate for applications oriented towards heat generation. However, further analysis and process optimization is required in order to establish the generation of solid biofuel as an appropriate use of the Ulex europaeus remnants. By further analyzing the overall process; from plant removal, through residue disposal, and finally remnant conversion, the investigations value chain can be better established and possibly established for real world implementation. La planta Ulex Europaeus (Retamo espinoso) representa una amenaza para los ecosistemas de diferentes regiones en Colombia, lo cual llevó al Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible a definir una política que incentive la resolución a esta problemática además de protocolos para su contención y manejo. Debido a la relevancia que se le ha dado, esta investigación consiste en un primer estudio de viabilidad para la producción de biocombustible sólido a partir de la planta, que, aun teniendo propiedades caloríficas importantes, todavía no se tiene una respuesta definitiva sobre el uso y procesamiento de los residuos de la Ulex Europaeus. En este trabajo se hace énfasis, en la fabricación y evaluación de briquetas y mezclas de material molido con diferentes porcentajes tronco/follaje. Esto se hizo con el fin de fabricar biocombustible sólido en diferentes formas tanto para uso doméstico como industrial; p. ej. cogeneración. Las muestras producidas fueron sometidas a análisis próximo y último para la caracterización del producto generado. Los resultados demostraron que el biocombustible producido tiene un poder calorífico comparable con el del carbón (75% del carbón), un alto porcentaje de material volátil (83.3%), y bajo contenido de ceniza y azufre (1.41% y 0.51% respectivamente). Esto aplica tanto para material seco como para el húmedo indicando que el biocombustible producido a partir de la planta parecería prometedor para aplicaciones de generación de calor. Sin embargo, se necesitan ulteriores análisis y optimizaciones del proceso antes de pensar en la generación de biocombustible sólido como una posible solución para el uso de los residuos de Ulex Europaeus. Al analizar todo el proceso más a fondo: desde la recolección de la planta in situ, pasando por la disposición del residuo final, y finalmente la conversión del material, se puede mejorar el entendimiento de la cadena de valor del mismo y buscar su implementación en el mundo real. Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia 2019-12-14 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf application/pdf application/xml https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/10454 10.19053/01211129.v29.n54.2020.10454 Revista Facultad de Ingeniería; Vol. 29 No. 54 (2020): Continuos Publication; e10454 Revista Facultad de Ingeniería; Vol. 29 Núm. 54 (2020): Publicación Continua; e10454 2357-5328 0121-1129 eng spa https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/10454/8641 https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/10454/8642 https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/10454/9171 |
| spellingShingle | common gorse energy recycling solid biofuel Ulex europaeus biocombustible solido energía reciclaje retamo espinoso Ulex Europaeus Núñez-Moreno, Alejandro Barbieri, Giacomo Gordillo, Gerardo Analysis of the Feasibility of Generating Solid Biofuel from Ulex Europaeus Plants |
| title | Analysis of the Feasibility of Generating Solid Biofuel from Ulex Europaeus Plants |
| title_alt | Análisis de factibilidad para la generación de biocombustible sólido a partir de la planta Ulex Europaeus |
| title_full | Analysis of the Feasibility of Generating Solid Biofuel from Ulex Europaeus Plants |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of the Feasibility of Generating Solid Biofuel from Ulex Europaeus Plants |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of the Feasibility of Generating Solid Biofuel from Ulex Europaeus Plants |
| title_short | Analysis of the Feasibility of Generating Solid Biofuel from Ulex Europaeus Plants |
| title_sort | analysis of the feasibility of generating solid biofuel from ulex europaeus plants |
| topic | common gorse energy recycling solid biofuel Ulex europaeus biocombustible solido energía reciclaje retamo espinoso Ulex Europaeus |
| topic_facet | common gorse energy recycling solid biofuel Ulex europaeus biocombustible solido energía reciclaje retamo espinoso Ulex Europaeus |
| url | https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/10454 |
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