Determining Biomass Particle Properties via Digital Imaging

Authors

Justin Scott, Brigham Young University
Dr. Larry Baxter, Brigham Young University

Keywords

biomass particle properties, digital imaging, devolatilization, combustion

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Chemical Engineering

Abstract

Understanding the devolatilization and combustion of biomass (sawdust, agricultural waste, etc.) will lead to better use of this renewable fuel source. The overall goal of the project is to write a computer model that can accurately predict what will occur during biomass combustion. The research conducted over the past year has focused on developing an apparatus capable of determining the needed data for model development. The apparatus, once completed, will consist of an entrained flow reactor, an optical measurement system, and a computer algorithm to process the needed data from the images.

Recommended Citation

Scott, Justin and Baxter, Dr. Larry (2013) "Determining Biomass Particle Properties via Digital Imaging," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1748.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1748