Research Article

Applicability of Scaling Approach for Analysis of Pyrolysis and Gasification of Porous Structures Composed of Solid Fuel Particles

Table 1

The proximate and ultimate analysis of the straw pellets.

AnalysisConditions
Proximate analysisSymbolUnitAs receivedAnalyticalDryDry ash-free
𝑟 𝑎 𝑑 daf

Analytical moisture (dry air)W%5.65.8
Total moisture Wt%10.15.8
AshA%3.43.63.8
Combustible matter%86.590.696.2
VolatilesV%69.973.277.780.8
HHV (higher heating value) Qskcal/kg4034422444864662
HHV QskJ/kg16889176851878019518
LHV (lower heating value) Qikcal/kg3703390541834347
LHV QikJ/kg15503163481751218200
Ultimate analysis
Carbon Ct%41.8243.7946.548.33
Hydrogen Ht%5.225.475.816.04
OxygenO%39.0240.8643.3945.9
NitrogenN%0.430.450.480.5
Sulfur St%0.040.40.040.04
ChlorineCl%0.0750.0790.084
FluorF%