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Optimization of Composite Briquette Made From Sawdust/Rice Husk Using Starch and Clay Binder
In this study, the physical properties and optimization of briquettes made from rice husk and sawdust were carried out. The bio-waste material of homogeneous particle sizes of 0.5mm and two binders of 90:10 percentage compositions which were sun-dried, prepared and compressed for the production of the briquettes. Energy valuation of the briquettes was carried out using a bomb Calorimeter. Response surface methodology was implored in the optimization of the energy values from rice husk/sawdust composite briquettes with clay and starch as binders, after which a composite briquette made from mahogany sawdust/rice husk was produced using the optimal condition values of 15% binder starch, 28% rice husk and 9Mpa compaction pressure. The results indicated that composite briquettes of mahogany sawdust and rice husk produced using starch gave the maximum energy value of 5.69kcal/g whereas those made with clay gave the least calorific value of 3.35kcal/g. This indicates that briquette from a composite of Mahogany sawdust/rice husk is, as a result, more appropriate for starting and retaining the fire for cooking and other domestic heating.
Optimization of Composite Briquette Made From Sawdust/Rice Husk Using Starch and Clay Binder
In this study, the physical properties and optimization of briquettes made from rice husk and sawdust were carried out. The bio-waste material of homogeneous particle sizes of 0.5mm and two binders of 90:10 percentage compositions which were sun-dried, prepared and compressed for the production of the briquettes. Energy valuation of the briquettes was carried out using a bomb Calorimeter. Response surface methodology was implored in the optimization of the energy values from rice husk/sawdust composite briquettes with clay and starch as binders, after which a composite briquette made from mahogany sawdust/rice husk was produced using the optimal condition values of 15% binder starch, 28% rice husk and 9Mpa compaction pressure. The results indicated that composite briquettes of mahogany sawdust and rice husk produced using starch gave the maximum energy value of 5.69kcal/g whereas those made with clay gave the least calorific value of 3.35kcal/g. This indicates that briquette from a composite of Mahogany sawdust/rice husk is, as a result, more appropriate for starting and retaining the fire for cooking and other domestic heating.
Optimization of Composite Briquette Made From Sawdust/Rice Husk Using Starch and Clay Binder
Chukwuneke, Jeremiah (author) / Umeji, Anthonyi (author) / Obika, Echezona (author) / Fakiyesi, Oladapo (author)
2021-04-25
International Journal of Integrated Engineering; Vol 13 No 4 (2021); 208-216 ; 2600-7916 ; 2229-838X
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Optimization , Residue , Composite , Calorific value , Briquettes , Energy , Binders
DDC:
690
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