Kinetic modelling for pyrolytic degradation of olive tree pruning residues with predictions under various heating configurations

Herein, the aim was to develop an in-depth understanding of kinetic behaviour olive tree pruning residue (OTPR), abundant agricultural waste, during pyrolysis. Thermal analysis at 1, 2, 4, 6 and 10 °C.min−1 performed using TGA-thermogravimetric analysis, with results subsequently used determine OTPR's thermal breakdown behaviour. Furthermore, advanced kinetics technology solutions (AKTS) thermo-kinetic tool applied investigate OTPR generate predictions for various heating configurations. Friedman's method main approach evaluate parameters. For comparison, other established modelling techniques, such as ASTM-E698 Flynn-Wall-Ozawa (FWO) methods, were applied. The yielded apparent activation energy (Ea) 172.09 kJ.mol−1, whereas FWO Ea range from 38 172 kJ.mol−1. Finally, differential iso-conversional values ranging between 85 191 Kinetic then developed isothermal, non-isothermal, stepwise configurations parameters obtained via Friedman’s model. forecasts shed light on optimising production throughput in a variety reactor