The Journal "Agriculture and Forestry"
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Year 2019, Volume 65 Issue 4 (15.12.2019)
| Year : | 2019 |
| Volume : | 65 |
| Issue : | 4 (15.12.2019) |
| Authors : | Mykola KHARYTONOV, Nadiia MARTYNOVA, Mykhaylo BABENKO, Iryna RULA, Mykhaylo GUMENTYK, Maria BAGORKA, Valentina PASHOVA |
| Title : | THE PRODUCTION OF BIOFUEL FEEDSTOCK ON RECLAIMED LAND BASED ON SWEET SORGHUM BIOMASS |
| Abstract : | Almost all of the studied sorghum hybrids showed a good growth both on the black soil mass and on loess-like loam. The yield of fresh biomass was reached at the level of 50-100 t ha-1. The juice amount in the stems of Ukrainian hybrids was more than in American ones by 5-10%. At the same time, the concentration of sugar in it was less, 16-19% as against 18-21%. The theoretical ethanol yield for highly productive hybrids (Zubr, Medove, Mohawk, SS506) was 2500-3600 L ha-1, and for low-output hybrids (Sioux and Silosne-42) 705-1600 L ha-1. Hybrids Zubr, Medove, Mohawk, SS506 and G1990 were selected as the most promising for cultivation on reclaimed lands. Addition of the plant biomass to sludge activates the thermal behavior of the composite mix. As a result, the combustion level rises to 41.4%. |
| For citation : | Kharytonov, M., Martynova, N., Babenko, M., Rula, I., Gumentyk, M., Bagorka, M., Pashova, V. (2019): The production of biofuel feedstock on reclaimed land based on sweet sorghum biomass. Agriculture and Forestry, 65 (4): 233-240. DOI:10.17707/AgricultForest.65.4.21 |
| Keywords : | sweet sorghum, reclaimed lands, biomass productivity, theoretical ethanol yield, thermal effects. |
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