Fuel from agricultural residues | |
| Author | Yeasmin, Hasina |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. ET-84-3 |
| Subject(s) | Waste products as fuel Agricultural wastes |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The study concerns the briquette forming ability of rice straw, rice husk, and saw dust to produce fuel wood substitute. The influence of temperature and pressure on the quality of the resulting briquettes was investigated. Higher density of briquette is generally obtained at higher pressure and temperature. Rice straw shows a decrease of density at pressures above an optimum. In general there is an optimum temperature of about 210 ํc at which compressive strength is maximum. The percentage of initial weight retained after drop shatter test R is generally higher at higher densification pressures and temperatures. However for rice straw there is an optimum at which R is maximum; this temperature is around 250 ํ c. The ultimate elongation of the briquettes on immersion in water is found to be lower at higher temperatures and pressures. |
| Year | 1984 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Bhattacharya, Sribas C. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Saunier, G.Y. ; Exell, Robert H.B. |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | European Economic Community(EEC) |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1984 |