Research of physical and chemical characteristics of alternative fuel containing synthetic polymers

RELEVANCE. This paper presents the research of physical and chemical characteristics of combined fuel briquettes consisting of solid wood waste and laminated paper production waste obtained by innovative technology. THE GOAL of the research is to develop a technology for processing and utilization of pulp and paper industry waste containing synthetic polymers by their joint use in the form of combined fuel briquettes of the 2nd generation, consisting of solid wood waste and laminated paper production waste, with subsequent utilization in a boiler plant with a low-temperature vortex furnace. Minimizing harm to the environmental component and maximizing energy and economic efficiency. METHODS. To realize the set goal, the following research methods were used in the work: study of thermoplasticity of synthetic polymers and moisture plasticity of polymeric components of wood in the process of briquette formation, determination empirically of the optimal composition of the combined briquette to obtain high calorific value of fuel, low concentration of harmful emissions, high strength and density of the finished product, determination of the lower heat of combustion of the obtained briquette with the help of calorimetric installation. RESULTS. The paper presents the results of the conducted research and experiments, in particular, the obtained values of density, strength and calorific value of the obtained briquette at different compositions of feedstock. CONCLUSION. The fuel briquettes obtained in the course of work have high indicators of density, strength and calorific value of fuel. In addition, the innovative technology of processing wood waste and waste packaging laminated paper will minimize the harm to the environmental component and increase the maximum energy and economic efficiency. The use of the obtained fuel and the technology of its production will make it possible to reduce the load on landfills with currently unutilized waste and use the obtained fuel energy for own needs.

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