Expansion of study via the torrefication of sugarcane bagasse and thermal homogenization of the torrefier

• Grant number: 02/03215-3
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: September 01, 2002
• End date: November 30, 2003
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Engineering
• Principal Investigator: Carlos Alberto Luengo
• Grantee: Carlos Alberto Luengo
• Host Institution: Instituto de Física Gleb Wataghin (IFGW). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil

Abstract

This research funding aims to broaden and support logistically the activities of project 99/01064-3. Research will be directed in two directions: the study of the torrefication process of briquettes of sugarcane bagasse and the study of the phenomena of heat transfer in the torrefication oven (in operation). Both studies aim to improve the performance and the scope of the proposed system. To support this activity, it is proposed to invite Professor Dr. Pedro Beaton, vice rector of the Universidad de Oriente - Cuba, for a period of 30 days. The proposals and the logistical requirements to bring this about are in the body of the text. The visitor will also collaborate on a course of interdisciplinary Energy Planning. (AU)