Journal of Siberian Federal University. Engineering & Technologies / Analysis of the Possibilities of Increasing the Efficiency of the Process of Thermal Decomposition of Peat to Obtain Volatile Substances

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Issue
Journal of Siberian Federal University. Engineering & Technologies. 2025 18 (6)
Authors
Batrakov, Petr A.; Kulagin, Vladimir A.; Riznikova, Ekaterina A.; Peshko, Michael S.
Contact information
Batrakov, Petr A. : Nizhnevartovsk State University Nizhnevartovsk, Russian Federation; ; Kulagin, Vladimir A. : Siberian Federal University Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation; Riznikova, Ekaterina A. : Nizhnevartovsk State University Nizhnevartovsk, Russian Federation; Peshko, Michael S.: Nizhnevartovsk State University Nizhnevartovsk, Russian Federation
Keywords
peat; pyrolysis; experiment; automation; fuel; volatile gases
Abstract

The study of peat as an energy source and environmental responsibility issues requires an integrated approach. The study examines the pros and cons of using peat in the energy sector, as well as the features of its processing to improve efficiency. Peat is becoming an important resource due to its availability, low cost and the possibility of using it at local thermal power plants. As part of this study, a methodology was developed for creating an experimental stand that will study the processes of volatile component release during sequential heating of peat to a temperature of 1200 degrees Celsius. Experimental studies are aimed at assessing the release of gaseous products and other substances when heating peat to high temperatures, which play an important role. This article describes in detail the main stages of the experiments and argues the importance of using experimental methods to obtain reliable data. The study pays special attention to safety issues during experiments and the development of a physical model of the process of gas and vapor release during thermal decomposition of fuel. The work analyzes the influence of temperature parameters and the duration of the process on the composition of the released gases and vapors. The obtained results will be of great importance for assessing potential risks and optimizing process modes aimed at increasing the efficiency of peat as a fuel. The work also considers the automation of the experimental setup using modern sensors and measuring devices. The functions of the sensors for monitoring process parameters (temperature, pressure, humidity, gas concentration), data collection, calibration, validation and safety are described. The structure of the automated system of three levels is presented: field, management and data collection, implemented using SimInTech and the Siemens S7–1214 PN controller. This system allows you to configure parameters, monitor their implementation, record data and improve the accuracy, safety and reproducibility of experiments in the development of technologies for obtaining combustible gases

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728–746
EDN
AZKTOW
Paper at repository of SibFU
https://elib.sfu-kras.ru/handle/2311/157355

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