An analysis of the use of biogas fuel from palm oil waste has been carried out o produce mechanical energy, including moving generators that produce electricity. In this study two different types of gas are used, namely natural gas and biogas obtained from palm oil waste. This test aims to analyze what the impact of each gas on the performance of the gas engine both in terms of electricity output, fuel consumption and efficiency level. The low calorific value of natural gvvas is 9424 kKal / Nm 3 (39,458 kJ / Nm3 and from the test results the power generated is 10.169 kWh / Nm3 while for biogas the power is 6.062 kWh / Nm3, then the low heating value of biogas is 10.169 kWh / Nm3 while for biogas the power is 6.062 kWh / Nm3, then the low heating value of biogas is obtained. 5615 kJ / Nm3 40.32% lower than the low heating value (LHV) of natural gas. From the results of the analysis it was concluded that the biogas from palm oil waste fulfills the requirements as engine fuel.

Topics
Electric generators, Energy consumption, Fuels, Mechanical energy, Biofuels
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