Research Article

Study on Tar Generated from Downdraft Gasification of Oil Palm Fronds

Table 2

Description of GC method used for tar analysis.

GC conditionBPX-S (SGE brand) 30 m 0.25 mm ID 0.25  m capillary column with column flow 1 mL/min
Oven programHeld at 35°C for 2 minutes followed by heating rate of 20°C/min up to 300°C for 45 minutes
Carrier gasHe
InjectorInjector volume of 1  L, Mode–split type with split ratio of 50 : 1 with split flow of 50 mL/min. Injector port temperature and pressure of 300°C and 6.77 psi