Thermal Analysis of Co-Utilization of Empty Fruit Bunch and Silantek Coal Under Inert Atmosphere Using Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)

Agricultural residues have been traditionally used as energy resources for many years. In light of current environmental and fossil fuel supplies applications, agricultural are regarded sustainable production. However, the suitability to be renewable a co-fuel in coal combustion facilities has investigated. A thermal analysis was conducted investigate effect blending heating rate behavior Malaysian bituminous (Silantek), oil palm biomass (empty fruit bunch), their blends using thermogravimetric analysis. The investigation done an inert atmosphere at 10, 20, 40°C/min. Characteristics including proximate, ultimate, calorific analyses were also examined. Six different mass ratios selected from both samples study two materials. results showed that degradation empty bunch (EFB) occurred three stages while Silantek (SC) only involved regions due properties. SC/EFB did not follow individual samples, which non-additive suggesting there is interaction between biomass. outcome this research provides insight on biomass, enhances knowledge future generation.