Papers by Author: Jai Houng Leu

Abstract: For self-manufacture of biodiesel, the purchase cost of the feedstock is around the 70% manufacture cost, so, three kinds of the feedstock were tested & analyzed in this paper for decreasing the feedstock purchase cost for the fully developed technique of the transerification reaction with homogeneous/heterogeneous process. The other hand, the pre-treatment procedure for modulation of both acid number and iodine number is the important step for biodiesel manufacture with the feedstock of waste cooking oil (including extracted fat from cooking residue). And, the relating techniques are also developed actively in Taiwan.

Abstract: This study proposes a biomass power and heat cogeneration system that comprised of a gasifier, Stirling engine/alternator, and absorption cooler. Gasification is the most versatile approach to utilize biomass for the flexibility and affectivity of this technology. The flue gas from the combustion of the gasified gas propels a free-piston Stirling engine/alternator, which produces 50 or 60 Hz alternating current as output. The absorption cooler absorbs the residual heat from the flue gas after Stirling engine’s hot end and produces low temperature energy. This cold energy could be used to satisfy air conditioning requirement or be directed to the cold end of Stirling engine to further increase the power efficiency of the Stirling engine. The solid biomass rice husks were tested in this study, in addition, the current power and heat cogeneration system’s gross output exceeded the rated 500w engine gross output for this tested feeds. The total efficiency of this system was approaching to 46%.

Abstract: This study applied three-dimension numerical combustion simulation method to design the specifications of a low heating value (LHV) fuel combustor. According to the discussion on design parameter system, quantity of main jets is the governing factor for flame stabilization of the primary combustor zone. Combustor outlet temperature factor improves with increase of load, and can be reduced to 0.33 under full load. However, load increase may slightly change recirculation flow structure and weaken flame stabilization. The findings showed that the combustion strength of near-field area greatly increased, and the recirculation flow structure center moved to the liner well when combustor used propane as fuel. This also caused deterioration of temperature factor.

Abstract: This study is devoted to engine application of bio-diesel manufactured by transerification reaction with alkali process from waste cooking oil. The performance & pollutant emission of vehicle engine application are little different in the idle condition for the engine test of the garbage collecting trunk with PD (practical diesel), B20 (20% biodiesel mixture with diesel) and B100 (100% biodiesel). In the full loading condition, the pollutant degree is decreased obviously with the addition of biodiesel especially for full alternative B100 for PD. The CO emission is down 51%, the SOx emission is down 73%, the NOx is down 13%, and, the carbon participate emission is down 69% in this test. But, the decreasing motion horsepower (down 10%) and the increasing fuel consumption (up 11.3%) are the evidences that the above effect is focused on the healthy to the environment only.

Abstract: As we know, agricultural waste like rice husk & straw etc., are produced a lot from the rice paddy special caution is needed in order to prevent the resulting serious environment pollution. Due to lack of practical additive influence of RDF production in the present, the present research will be involved in forming parameters of temperature, pressure etc. in addition to ameliorate strength and thermal performance test of the RDF product by the additive. The optimal condition of manufacture technique will be concluded and suggested for the reference of processes in the practical plant establishment.

Abstract: A Ni metal form was used to carry the Ru catalyst to induce the hydrogen gas from the NaBH₄ solution. Results show the Ni material was replaced by Ru material. Ru has been coating twice or more to cover all the Ni metal form surface as possible. About 4% of the Ru catalyst plate shows higher hydrogen generation efficiency. Relative to the concentration of NaBH₄ solution, the 20 wt.% is consisted with the 4% of Ru catalyst plate. Additional thermal treatment between every coating process, the Ru material can be adhered tightly. Furthermore, adding a layer of plastic film on the Ru catalyst plate can maintain 79% of the generation efficiency after 17 cycles of generation.

Abstract: This research investigated and explored the overall technical and legal suggestions on mixed ash (bottom ash + fly ash) from the first BOT(built-operation then transfer) incineration plant in south Taoyuan of Taiwan, with the hope of serving as the reference for treating ash from urban refuse incinerator and making sustainable operation management policies in Taiwan. Both bottom ash and fly ash contain high-content harmful metals like lead, chrome, and cadmium, with the lead content exceeding standard value. Plasma fusing technology may effectively settle toxic heavy metals and reduce their dissolution rate. The results show that the increase in percentage of bottom ash could maintain post-fusing strength and produce solidification effect, but this reduced the stability of toxic heavy metals and raised their dissolution rate. Suitable mixture ratio of bottom ash and fly ash was 2:1, volume reduction ratio 0.349, and weight reduction ratio 0.4936. The mixture was fulvous and dense with gloss and adequate strength. The dissolution test of lava products complied with national standards, and they might be used for recycling aggregates and solidifying cement.