Evaluation Of The Mechanical Properties And Trace Elements Of Maize Husk Briquette And Charcoal, As An Alternative Energy Source; A Comparative Analysis:- Emmanuel Vincent C
ABSTRACT
The main subjects ofthis study were the
production ofbriquettes made from maize husk briquette. The calorific value
ofthe manufactured briquettes and proximal and ultimate analyses were used to
evaluate the combustion characteristics. The manufactured fuel briquette's ash,
moisture, volatile matter, and fixed carbon content varied from 2.99 to 14.28,
4.24 to 14.99, 59.7 to 71.39, and 9.50 to 21.38. respectively. Its calorific
value ranges from 11.98 to 15.55 MJ/kg. The maximum compressed density (2.1
g/cm3), relaxed density (0.82 g/cm3), shattering index (99.53%), and water
resistance capacity (11.9 minutes) were found in maize husk briquettes with 0.2
mm particle size. Briquettes made from maize husk briquettes can be used as a
source of cooking fuel and in small businesses like bakeries. The porosity in
the maize bran briquettes enables the volatiles to leave more readily and be
consumed rapidly in the flame. This explains the sharp temperature rise after
the first 6- 7 minutes and the fact that cellulose materials often display
flaming combustion.
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