Boiler Emission Test Using Blended Crude Palm Oil/Medium Fuel Oil as Biofuel: a Case Study in Malaysia

摘要

Crude palm oil (CPO) is a renewable bio-based resource. It is an attractive alternative fuel which provides the potential to reduce emission problems. CPO is an example of biofuels that can be blended with petroleum distillates as a fuel in mobile engines and industrial processes to help offset the increasing energy demand. This paper highlights the results of blended Crude palm oil (CPO)/Medium fuel oil (MFO) as an alternative environmentally friendly boiler's fuel. Physical properties and heating values of the blended fuels been presented. Emission test of a blend containing 50% CPO in MFO fuel was also examined using a commercial boiler had been conducted in a local oil palm mill in Malaysia. The blend burned satisfactorily without major modification to the appliance and fuel delivery system. Emission of SO_2, H_2S and NO_x were very much reduced as compared to the combustion of MFO. Results indicate potential replacement for the petroleum distillates with this blend.