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Experimental data on the properties of pelletization of palm kernel shell using sago starch and sodium acetate

Year: 2020

Type: data-paper

Abstract: Pellet mixed with 5 wt% and 10 wt% of binders was tested. The pelleting process was performed using a pellet mill operated at 100 °C and at 50 MPa. The physical and chemical characteristics including hardness, high heating value and proximate analysis of pellet produces were obtained using durometer and through thermographic analysis and the results were reported in this paper. Bulk and unit density were determined according to ASABE standard. The dataset presented here are the data of palm kernel shell pellet prepared using two types of binder; (1) sago starch and (2) sodium acetate. The pelletization of palm kernel shell aimed to increase the density and strength of the palm kernel shell pellet and consequently provide better thermal degradation characteristics.

Source: Data in Brief

DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2020.106535

Authors: Siti Abdul Halim, Nurul Razali, Noor Mohd

Institutions: University of Kuala Lumpur, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Language: English

Topic: Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes

Subfield: Fuel Technology

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500