Comparison of Processes for Producing Better Rice Husk Silica Produced from a Field-scale Incinerator
Journal Title: Journal of Scientific Research and Reports - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 6
Abstract
Aim: The “amorphous” state of silica is the critical characteristic necessary for its use in various applications. Extensive experimentation has determined that the highest quality rice husk ash is obtained after treating the ash in two steps: a burning step followed by a curing step. The purpose of this study was to determine how to conduct these two steps such that the highest quality silica possible could be obtained from the ash. Study Design: Using the solubility of silica as an indicator of the amorphous state, the quality of silica in rice husk ash produced by three treatment processes was evaluated; after all, rice husks were incinerated as a basic treatment. Location and Duration of Study: The experiments were conducted from 2013 to 2016 at Toyama Prefectural University. Methodology: Three treatment methods for the curing step were evaluated: a heating drum, insulating drums, and a sink within the incinerator system. Results: As a result, the highest solubility silica was obtained from the sink, which produced silica with more than 70% solubility, compared to about 40% in other treatments. Conclusions: It can be concluded that the ash should be treated within the incinerator system without being exposed to cold temperatures outside.
Authors and Affiliations
Ryoko Sekifuji, Masafumi Tateda
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP323366
- DOI 10.9734/JSRR/2017/39409
- Views 100
- Downloads 0
Greenhouse Effect: Greenhouse Gases and Their Impact on Global Warming
The Greenhouse effect is a leading factor in keeping the Earth warm because it keeps some of the planet's heat that would otherwise escape from the atmosphere out to space. The study report on the Greenhouse gases and th...
Low Dimensional Oxide and Silicon Nanostructures for Promoting Photoelectrochemical Energy Conversion
Electrospun titanium dioxide nanofibers can be applied to the surface of titanium dioxide nanotube photoanode to create a multiple component catalyst anode. The electrospinning process was found as a simple way to create...
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma and Related Factors in Patients with Peripheral Lymphadenopathy in Lubumbashi (DR Congo)
Introduction: Lymphadenopathy refers to the condition in which lymph nodes become abnormal with regards to the size, consistency, tenderness, and may be one of the the symptoms of many diseases. Unfortunately striking di...
Nutritional Status of Women of Reproductive Age (20-50 Years Old) in Wamakko Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria
Aims: This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the nutritional status of women of reproductive age in nine villages of Wamakko Local Government, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Study Design: Community based cross sectio...
Quantitative Eradicative Cure Profile of HIV/AIDS Using Electromagnetic (EM) Wave Destruction Technique
It is the vibration of an unknown force that causes life and existence. Therefore, for anything to exist it must possess vibration. Vibration produces wave. It is the vibration of the HIV parasite (parasitic wave) that i...