Refuse derived fuel (RDF) combustion in atmospheric conditions: a simulation study

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  • Bui Van Ga
    The University of Danang - University of Science and Technology, Vietnam
    Hoang Anh Tuan
    Dong A University, Vietnam
    Le Khac Binh
    Vinh University of Education and Technology, Vietnam
    Cao Xuan Tuan
    The University of Danang, Vietnam
    Võ Anh Vũ
    The University of Danang - University of Science and Technology, Vietnam
    Nguyen Xuan Son
    The University of Danang - University of Science and Technology, Vietnam
    Vo Nhu Tung
    The University of Danang - University of Science and Technology, Vietnam

Keywords:

Syngas
Refuse Derived Fuel RDF
Renewable energy
Biomass gasification
Heat value of syngas

Abstract

The treatment of solid waste through Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) offers an appropriate solution to resource recovery, enhancing energy conversion efficiency, and mitigating environmental pollution emissions. Simulation of RDF combustion processes in the atmosphere provides crucial insights for modeling syngas generation in gasifiers. As the excess air coefficient (ER) increases, the maximum flame temperature also rises, reaching peaks of 1110K, 1154K, 1227K, and 1338K at ER values of 0.3; 0.45; 0.65 and 0.95, respectively. Conversely, a decrease in ER leads to elevated concentrations of CO, CH4, and H2, resulting in an augmented syngas heat value (Qsyn). At ER=0.32, the Qsyn values obtained from combustion of RDF-Rice Husk, RDF-Solid Waste, and RDF-Wood Chips are 5.3; 5.5 and 5.9 MJ/kg, respectively.

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Bùi Văn Ga, Hoàng Anh Tuấn, Lê Khắc Bình, Cao Xuân Tuấn, Võ Anh Vũ, Nguyễn Xuân Sơn, and Võ Như Tùng. “Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) Combustion in Atmospheric Conditions: A Simulation Study”. The University of Danang - Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 22, no. 5A, May 2024, pp. 35-41, https://jst-ud.vn/jst-ud/article/view/9137.

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