Design and evaluation of a laboratory scale torrefaction machine for rice stubbles
| dc.contributor.author | Zack Philip D. Aquino and Melchor M. Song-ag | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-03-09T23:58:58Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-03-09T23:58:58Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study focused on the design and performance evaluation of a laboratory-scale torrefaction machine specifically tailored for rice stubbles. The primary objective was to create a more environmentally friendly torrefaction process by substituting conventional gas heating with induction heating. Experiments were conducted using 100 grams of ground rice stubbles per trial. the trials varied in two key parameters; temperature and residence time. The temperatures tested were 200°C and 250°C, while the residence times were set at 30 and 45 minutes. The machine was evaluated in terms of its performance, which focused on the mass yield, color and hydrophobicity of the torrefied biomass. The results indicated that 250°C for 45 minutes produced the best product, though not necessarily the optimal conditions. Under these conditions, the torrefied biomass exhibited sufficient mass yield and significant hydrophobicity, making it a viable option for various applications, including as a solid biofuel. The findings suggest that with further optimization, this technology could be scaled up for larger applications, contributing to more sustainable agricultural waste management and energy production practices. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://granarium.clsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/1008 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.relation.supervisor | JOHN VINCENT A. NATE, M.Sc. | |
| dc.title | Design and evaluation of a laboratory scale torrefaction machine for rice stubbles | |
| dc.type | Thesis |