8 research outputs found
Experimental study and empirical modeling of CO and NO behaviors in a fluidized-bed combustor firing pelletized biomass fuels
Optimization of combustion characteristics of palm kernel-based biofuel for grate furnace
Effects of (Co-)Combustion Techniques and Operating Conditions on the Performance and NO Emission Reduction in a Biomass-Fueled Twin-Cyclone Fluidized-Bed Combustor
Combustion and emission of pelletized empty fruit bunch and oil palm shell in a swirling fluidized bed combustor
Analysis of Combined Biochar and Torrefied Biomass Fuel Production as Alternative for Residual Biomass Valorization Generated in Small-Scale Palm Oil Mills
Combustion Characteristics and Pollutants in the Flue Gas During Shoe Manufacturing Waste Combustion in a 2.5 MWth Pilot-Scale Circulating Fluidized Bed
Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) biomass in Malaysia: The present and future prospects
Oil palm industry is the largest contributor of biomass in Malaysia. Oil palm biomass are constantly generated in large quantities annually with a small fraction being converted into value added product while a large percentage are left underutilized. Several researchers have reported the various technologies available for the conversion of oil palm biomass into useful bio-products, including bio-fuel, biogas, bio-fertilizers, bio-composite and briquettes. In general, these technologies are either underutilized or inadequate for full conversion of these abundantly available biomass, hence, there is an urgent need for upgrading of such technologies. This review article highlights the availability of oil palm biomass in Malaysia, the chemical compositions, as well as a brief description of current technologies for converting oil palm biomass into value added products. The review also outlines a summary of the various products obtained from oil palm biomass. Steps to achieve maximum utilization of biomass from oil palm industry are also proposed