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LAPSE:2023.16676
Selected Parameters of Oat Straw as an Alternative Energy Raw Material
March 3, 2023
Straw is treated as agricultural waste, and it is available in almost every region of Poland. A total of 30 million tons of straw is produced per year, of which there is a surplus of approximately 13.5 million tons of undeveloped straw. For energy purposes, straw from cereals or rapeseed is most often used. When analyzing scientific publications, it was noticed that, in Poland, large amounts of oat straw are produced, and there is no alternative use for it. Hence, we conducted research to determine the energy value of oat straw. Raw material was obtained from an individual farm from 2018 to 2020. Selected energy parameters for straw burned alone (100%) or co-fired with coal were analyzed in the following weight proportions: 70/30, 80/20, and 90/10 coal/oat straw. It was shown that changing weather conditions, in particular years, had a modifying effect on some of the energy parameters of straw. The calorific value of straw was lower than that of coal, but its impact on environmental pollution turned out to be significantly lower. The difference in combustion heat between coal and straw was 11.74 MJ·kg−1. Investigations into pollutant concentrations were performed for cubes of compressed straw and hard coal. Mixtures of these fuels were not studied in this part of the work. The combustion of straw resulted in a reduction of harmful NO, NOX, and SO2 pollutants and an increase in CO compared to coal combustion. As for hydrogen content—it was the highest in carbon and the lowest in straw. In the case of analytical moisture, an inverse relationship was observed. In the case of both coal and straw, the ash content varied throughout the years of research. As the boiler power increased from 5 to 25 kW, the consumption of burned raw material increased significantly. The results indicate that the surplus of oat straw can be rationally used to obtain thermal energy, including co-combustion with coal. This will allow one to avoid burning straw in the fields, which causes great harm to the natural environment.
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Avena sativa L., Biomass, calorific value, co-firing, Energy Efficiency, energy parameters, Renewable and Sustainable Energy, solid biofuel, straw
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Proszak-Miąsik D, Jarecki W, Nowak K. Selected Parameters of Oat Straw as an Alternative Energy Raw Material. (2023). LAPSE:2023.16676
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Proszak-Miąsik D: Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture, Rzeszow University of Technology, al. Powstańców Warszawy 12, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland [ORCID]
Jarecki W: Department of Crop Production, University of Rzeszów, Zelwerowicza 4 St., 35-601 Rzeszów, Poland [ORCID]
Nowak K: Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture, Rzeszow University of Technology, al. Powstańców Warszawy 12, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland [ORCID]
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Energies
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15
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1
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331
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2022
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2022-01-04
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1996-1073
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