Fabrication And Characterisation Of Briquettes Made From Corn Stovers And Ground Nut Husks
| dc.contributor.author | Nabutsale Esther | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-05-17T12:05:50Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-05-17T12:05:50Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study involved the fabrication and characterization of briquettes from corn stovers and ground nut husks. It involved production of uncarbonized briquettes from agricultural biomass materials such as corn stovers and ground nut husks as alternative fuel for cooking. The study was based in Nagongera town council due to availability of the desired raw materials especially during the peak seasons of harvesting. This does not only substitute the conventional wood fuels for cooking but also provides a sustainable waste management practice that reduces the adverse effects that arise from these biomass wastes. Briquettes were produced using cassava starch binder and molded manually using a hand then placed under the sun to dry. Results indicated that briquettes from corn stovers had least drop strength and bulk density than those of ground nut husks. Generally, cassava starch binder imparted higher drop strength due to its good binding properties and bonding. Results for boiling times show that ground nut husks had the highest boiling time of about 12.3 minutes. Boiling time indicates the time taken for briquettes to boil a known amount of water. The briquettes with low boiling times are desirable for domestic cooking purposes. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Nabutsale, E. (2024). Fabrication And Characterisation Of Briquettes Made From Corn Stovers And Ground Nut Husks [Research Report]. Busitema University. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://bdears.busitema.ac.ug/handle/123456789/2861 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Busitema University | |
| dc.title | Fabrication And Characterisation Of Briquettes Made From Corn Stovers And Ground Nut Husks |