Research Article

Study of Thermal Energy Production by Combustion of Lard and Diesel Mixtures

Table 5

Characteristics of the generating equipment used in the combustion tests.

Boiler model AR/25GT (ROCA)
Boiler typeCast iron

Calorific power26.7 kW
Water capacity26 liters
Approximate weight210 kg
Maximum working temperature110°C

Burner model KADET-TRONIC (ROCA)

GPH NozzleAnglePump pressureFlowAir regulation
(kPa)(L/h)(m3/h)

0.660°800–1,6002.322–40