Abstract:

The molding behavior of the cornstalk pellet fuel(CSPF) was obtained by its molding tests at different temperatures and pressures. The important information about the combustion properties of the CSPF was provided by the results of the thermogravimetry. These basic studies are of theoretical and practical significance for the engineering design of the combustion equipment of the CSPF, and a gasificationcombustion boiler was developed for the CSPF. The test of the propotype boiler show that it is characterized by high efficiency, energy saving, clean combustion, and little pollution, opening up broad prospects for its application.

Key words: thermal energy engineering, biomass energy, cornstalk pellet fuel, boiler;combustion, thermal property