Analysis of waste thermal energy from banana peels using decomposition process for heat generation

Abstract

Decomposition of biomass due to bacterial activity results in the release of energy and warming of the mass. Therefore, the heat produced from the decomposition can be exploited effectively through a construction of a heat exchanger system. The working principle for this system is similar to that of ground source heat pumps. However, the system uses heat released from decaying biomass instead of geothermal heat from the ground. The main objective of this experimental work is to evaluate the potential of designing a heat pump system utilising the heat recovered from banana peels as a source of energy.