EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION FOR ALTERNATIVE USE OF AGRICULTURAL AND DOMESTIC WASTES

Along with the reduction of fossil fuels, various studies are being carried out on the availability of alternative energy sources. Within the scope of this study, we can evaluate as agricultural and domestic waste; hazelnut shell, maize silage and domestic sewage sludge. Mixtures of these, either singly or in different proportions, are also included in the scope of the study. In this context, alternative conditions were investigated to determine the drying characteristics at different drying conditions, to determine the calorific values and to use them as soil conditioner (low quality fertilizer). Mixtures and ratios with appropriate results were determined for each case. It has been shown that it can be used as an alternative supplemental fuel when it is mixed with high heating value agricultural wastes with a porous structure to reduce high moisture content. In addition, it can be used as a soil conditioner in low-heavy-duty domestic wastes