Abstract:
Sludge deposited at the bottom of crude oil storage tanks is like a jelly like substance. It is composed of a complex emulsion of many hydrocarbons, water contents and solid particles behaving like semi solid waste. It is used as an optimum source of fuel in kilns where the quality of product is not affected by smoke. Sludge generation increased due to increased production/storage of the crude oil. It can be utilized by making the fuel briquettes, which will reduce the waste containing oil, fulfill the needs of fuel, and become economical. Fuel briquettes made by mixing it with sawdust and molasses and the emissions, which produce during the combustion of fuel briquettes, which is not hazardous for environment, and values of NOx, SO2, O2, CO2, NO2, H2, were analyzed to observe the impact of the sludge on the flue gases. Effluent reduction diminished ranging from 0-10 ppm. Mechanical press machine was used to make fuel briquettes, and Flue Gas Analyzer Testo Meter used for emission analysis. These briquettes can be used as fuel in industrial or domestic purposes.
Keywords:
Oil Sludge
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sawdust
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Briquettes
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molasses