Effects of Physical Parameters of Natural Fibers on Thermal Conductivity of Biomass Composites
Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Graduate
group
What campus are you from?
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Hussein Awad Kurdi Saad, Ph.D. Student
Lead Presenter's Name
Hussein Awad Kurdi Saad, Ph.D. Student
Faculty Mentor Name
Dr. Birce Dikici
Abstract
Effects of Physical Parameters of Natural Fibers on Thermal Conductivity of Biomass Composites
Hussein Awad Kurdi Saad, Gustavo Villarroel, and Birce Dikici (Advisor).
Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL, USA
Abstract
Agricultural waste products can be utilized as naturally environmental alternatives to insulation materials. Biomass materials (barley seeds and oak leaves) are gathered from the nature and used to mill into powders. Measuring the bulk density of the biomass powders is done by using a density cup. A relative humidity meter apparatus is used to implement moisture examinations. The angle of repose and the angle of internal friction are determined to characterize the flow behavior of the powders. The biomass powder reinforced composites are produced in varying weight ratios. A density analyzer is used to measure composite material’s density. Oak leaf powders measured to have 36.4% more moisture compared to barley seed powders. Oak leaf powders measured to have better flowability due to lower angle of repose compared to barley seed powders. Oak and barley reinforced composites measured to have density between 0.6-0.9 g/cm3 and have thermal conductivity between 0.16-0.25 W/mK respectively. The properties measured are close to those of conventional insulation materials.
Did this research project receive funding support from the Office of Undergraduate Research.
No
Effects of Physical Parameters of Natural Fibers on Thermal Conductivity of Biomass Composites
Effects of Physical Parameters of Natural Fibers on Thermal Conductivity of Biomass Composites
Hussein Awad Kurdi Saad, Gustavo Villarroel, and Birce Dikici (Advisor).
Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL, USA
Abstract
Agricultural waste products can be utilized as naturally environmental alternatives to insulation materials. Biomass materials (barley seeds and oak leaves) are gathered from the nature and used to mill into powders. Measuring the bulk density of the biomass powders is done by using a density cup. A relative humidity meter apparatus is used to implement moisture examinations. The angle of repose and the angle of internal friction are determined to characterize the flow behavior of the powders. The biomass powder reinforced composites are produced in varying weight ratios. A density analyzer is used to measure composite material’s density. Oak leaf powders measured to have 36.4% more moisture compared to barley seed powders. Oak leaf powders measured to have better flowability due to lower angle of repose compared to barley seed powders. Oak and barley reinforced composites measured to have density between 0.6-0.9 g/cm3 and have thermal conductivity between 0.16-0.25 W/mK respectively. The properties measured are close to those of conventional insulation materials.