Study on Fuel Briquettes Made of Biodegradable Materials as an Alternate Source of Energy

Energy is the most essential requirement for human survival because, without it, there is no life. There is always a scarcity of energy; therefore, developing new methods for producing alternate eco-friendly fuels has been an obstacle. Since ancient times, firewood has been the traditional fuel indi...

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Published in:Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Series D 2024, Vol.105 (3), p.1439-1450
Main Authors: Deepthi, Y. P., Ragavendra Ravi Kiran, K., Kiranmai, P., Vishwa Varun, S. M., Harish, J., Navyasree, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodegradable materials
Briquets
Calorific value
Deforestation
Energy sources
Engineering
Fuels
Hazardous materials
Hazardous wastes
Original Contribution
Production methods
Sawdust
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Summary:Energy is the most essential requirement for human survival because, without it, there is no life. There is always a scarcity of energy; therefore, developing new methods for producing alternate eco-friendly fuels has been an obstacle. Since ancient times, firewood has been the traditional fuel individual’s use worldwide for various purposes. Firewood is non-renewable and has caused numerous issues over many decades, including deforestation, air pollution, and the spread of many hazardous diseases. Using biodegradable plant waste as an alternative could be a smart way to solve the energy dilemma. This work primarily focuses on the usage of various biodegradable materials as well as the calorific value of different material combinations. The study used a combination of Sawdust, Ground nutshell husk, and Rice husk with Maida as the binder for briquette making. It can be concluded that briquettes made with the right combination of unsuitable binders will address the energy crisis and environmental issues by improving the calorific value of briquettes.
ISSN:2250-2122
2250-2130
DOI:10.1007/s40033-023-00619-y