Analysis of combustible municipal solid waste fractions as fuel for energy production exploring its physico-chemical and thermal characteristics

IBIKUNLE, R.A. and Titiladunayo, I.F. and Akinnuli, B.O. and Agboola, O.O. and OGUNSEMI, B.T. (2018) Analysis of combustible municipal solid waste fractions as fuel for energy production exploring its physico-chemical and thermal characteristics. International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 9 (13). pp. 1557-1575. ISSN 0976-6308

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Abstract

An investigation study on municipal solid waste generation and physicochemical characteristics of combustible fractions was carried out in Ilorin metropolis. This was driven by a need to meet energy demand and reduce the consequential effects of wastes for clean and green habits. Ilorin waste sector, requires detailed information on the physicochemical characteristics of the wastes fractions, to choose the appropriate method for waste management in the city. A240 litres bin volume of wastes was sampled 62 times within eight months at Lasoju dump-site. The conformity of the combustible wastes with the characteristics required of solid fuel was investigated. Manual sorting enables access to vital information about recovery and characteristics of waste components. Nine out of nineteen components characterized, were selected for Laboratory analyses. The results of the physical characterization, shows that 70% MSW generated is combustible. The proximate analysis reveals that the wastes contain more than 64% fixed carbon, 33 % volatile matter and 5 % of moisture content, while the ultimate analysis shows more than 29 % of carbon which can contribute to the calorific value of the MSW. Nitrogen is about 2.8 % and Sulphur about 0.2 %; the small average amount of Nitrogen and sulphur present, will cause reduction of emissions during combustion. The energy content of the MSW determined, using bomb calorimeter was about 20 MJ/kg. The results show that the MSW stream in Ilorin metropolis would serve as a reliable and sustainable renewable energy resource via combustion method.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences
Depositing User:	Mr DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR LMU
Date Deposited:	12 Jan 2024 07:47
Last Modified:	12 Jan 2024 07:47
URI:	https://eprints.lmu.edu.ng/id/eprint/3976

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