Abstract
Sewage treatment plants (STP’s) throughout Malaysia are facing escalating issues on sewage disposable and environmental impact. Investigation on the sewage sludge for possible fuel formulation as renewable energy is being considered. The characterization of waste sludge on its volatility, High Heating Value and Energy output value will provide a preliminary finding for usage as potential biomass fuel. Co-combustion of sewage sludge and coal provide another formulation for potential biomass fuel depend on its technical viability and economical input.
Highlights
A research work involving the fuel sampling, characterization and fuel quality enhancement studies of dewatered sewage sludge was carried throughout Malaysia
The scope of work for the research was defined around the use of dewatered sewage sludge, available from treatment plants throughout Malaysia, as a potential fuel source for energy recovery through thermal treatment
The ultimate and proximate analysis results show the spread of elements (Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulfur, Oxygen, Ash, Volatile matter and Moisture) which is present in the sewage sludge sample
Summary
A research work involving the fuel sampling, characterization and fuel quality enhancement studies of dewatered sewage sludge was carried throughout Malaysia. The scope of work for the research was defined around the use of dewatered sewage sludge, available from treatment plants throughout Malaysia, as a potential fuel source for energy recovery through thermal treatment. The focus of this research, will be on the general fuel characteristics in preparation for its use as a solid fuel with the option to be co-combusted with other fuels such as coal. The objectives of the study is to first establish a database of fuel properties of dewatered sewage sludge collected from the sewage treatment plants. The key components and the respective standards of reference in the scope of work are listed as follows: a) Sample collection and preparation (ASTM D346-90)
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