Thermogravimetric Analysis of Eucalyptus Leaves as An Alternative Fuel for Rural Areas

Authors

  • Cici Maarasyid Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4042-6765
  • Ida Idayu Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Zulfansyah Zulfansyah Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Riau
  • Israyandi Israyandi Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau
  • Lisa Legawati Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau
  • Dini Aulia Sari Ermal Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau
  • Dwi Annisa Fithry Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18196/st.v27i1.20002

Keywords:

Eucalyptus leaves, thermogravimetric, solid fuel, renewable energy

Abstract

The utilization of biomass waste as a substitute for conventional energy sources has gained popularity, and one possible source is the litter generated by eucalyptus plantations. The present study used thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) gain insight into the thermochemical characteristics of eucalyptus leaves. It was identified by heating the sample in a nitrogen environment from ambient temperature to 850oC at a rate of 10 oC/minute. Eucalyptus leaves have a high volatile matter (VM) content and a calorific value (CV) of 17.26 MJ/kg, according to the ultimate and proximate analysis. Additionally, the TGA results showed that eucalyptus leaves had a lower ignition temperature than other biomasses. Eucalyptus leaves began to devolatilize at 119 oC, reaching a peak temperature of 326 oC, and losing 68% of their weight as a result.

Author Biography

Cici Maarasyid, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau

Lecturer in Chemical Engineering Department - Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau

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2024-04-26

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Maarasyid, C., Idayu, I., Zulfansyah, Z., Israyandi, I., Legawati, L., Ermal, D. A. S., & Fithry, D. A. (2024). Thermogravimetric Analysis of Eucalyptus Leaves as An Alternative Fuel for Rural Areas. Semesta Teknika, 27(1), 21–27. https://doi.org/10.18196/st.v27i1.20002

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