Table 3.
Proximate analysis of the raw samples and pyrolysis products.
| Sample name | Ash (%) | Moisture (%) | Volatile matter (%) | Fixed carbon (%)∗ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yatağan coal (raw) | 12,00 | 14,27 | 30,50 | 43,23 |
| PKS (Raw) | 0,29 | 5,40 | 78,69 | 15,62 |
| Exp. 1 (400 °C) | 12,61 | -∗∗ | -∗∗ | 87,39 |
| Exp. 2 (500 °C) | 15,10 | -∗∗ | -∗∗ | 84,90 |
| Exp. 3 (600 °C) | 13,02 | -∗∗ | -∗∗ | 86,98 |
| Exp. 4 (700 °C) | 17,82 | -∗∗ | -∗∗ | 82,18 |
| Exp. 5 (800 °C) | 15,00 | -∗∗ | -∗∗ | 85,00 |
| Exp. 6 (PKS 400 °C) | 0,73 | -∗∗ | -∗∗ | 99,27 |
| Exp. 6 (PKS 500 °C) | 0,98 | -∗∗ | -∗∗ | 99,02 |
| Exp. 6 (PKS 600 °C) | 0,99 | -∗∗ | -∗∗ | 99,01 |
| Exp. 6 (PKS 700 °C) | 1,98 | -∗∗ | -∗∗ | 98,02 |
| Exp. 6 (PKS 800 °C) | 0,93 | -∗∗ | -∗∗ | 99,07 |
| Exp. 7 (YL 400 °C) | 17,31 | -∗∗ | -∗∗ | 82,69 |
| Exp. 7 (YL 500 °C) | 19,00 | -∗∗ | -∗∗ | 81,00 |
| Exp. 7 (YL 600 °C) | 22,00 | -∗∗ | -∗∗ | 88,00 |
| Exp. 7 (YL 700 °C) | 24,75 | -∗∗ | -∗∗ | 75,25 |
| Exp. 7 (YL 800 °C) | 24,24 | -∗∗ | -∗∗ | 75,76 |
∗
Calculated by difference.
∗∗
Undefined.