Ash characteristics of pine needles after combustion in fluidized bed

Abstract

The pine needle ash characteristics are investigated for the first time resulting from the lab scale fluidized bed reactor. This paper provides the edge and in-depth knowledge of ash characteristics during combustion through its composition. The results revealed that the composition of ash is independent of bed temperature. No agglomeration was observed at considered operating temperature range between 700°C to 880°C. Ash fusion temperature analysis reveals the melting temperature of pine needles ashes in temperature range of 1255°C-1298°C.