Open AccessPhysical properties of shelled maize (Zea mays L.) cobs
Author(s) -
I. S. Singh,
Mohit Singla,
Rajpreet Kaur Goraya
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
environment conservation journal/environment conservation journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-5124
pISSN - 0972-3099
DOI - 10.36953/ecj.2021.se.2211
Subject(s) - zea mays , water content , agronomy , biomass (ecology) , bulk density , moisture , environmental science , materials science , biology , soil science , composite material , engineering , geotechnical engineering , soil water
Gasification is an effective technology for the formation of producer gas from biomass with least greenhouse gas emissions. The aim of this investigation was to analyze the physical properties of shelled maize cobs. The length, moisture content and bulk density of maize cobs were determined as per the standard procedure. It was found that range of length, moisture content and bulk density of maize cobs was suitable for being used in a downdraft gasifier.