Study of the Main Factors Responsible for the Phenomenon of Self-Combustion Observed in Solid Biomass Waste Piles

Daniel Brito dos Santos; Roberto Batista da Silva Junior; Alexandre dos Santos Machado; Paulo Victor Rocha Brandão; Fernanda Miranda Torres Paiva; Otanéa Brito de Oliveira

doi:10.34178/jbth.v6i4.343

Daniel Brito dos Santos
Roberto Batista da Silva Junior
Alexandre dos Santos Machado
Paulo Victor Rocha Brandão
Fernanda Miranda Torres Paiva
Otanéa Brito de Oliveira

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34178/jbth.v6i4.343

Keywords: Self-Combustion, Biomass, Energy, Wood, Microorganisms

Abstract

This article discusses the causes of wood-derived biomass self-combustion. We researched technical and academic literature on chemical processes at SENAI CIMATEC. The factors influencing spontaneous combustion are microbial activity, temperature, humidity, and the concentration of O2 and CO2. Fungus and bacteria play a leading role in microbial activity, degrading organic matter and releasing toxic and flammable gases. The temperature is crucial for monitoring this phenomenon.