Use of blends containing different proportions of straw and sugarcane bagasse for the production of briquettes

Abstract

Briquettes and pellets can be an option to produce biofuels made by agricultural residues compression. Therefore, this study aims at provide the characterization of the briquettes made by different residual concentrations of sugar bagasse and straw. Concerning this, we determined rapid analysis and mechanical resistance. Our mechanical test determined the briquettes resistance and friability. The results showed better characteristics of bagasse for briquettes formation, such as lower ash and higher fixed carbon content. Considering the compression resistance, the sugar cane bagasse briquettes in a high concentration had better results. Besides, these briquettes were more resistance to break on the tumbling test. However, briquettes produced with both residues showed feasible results. Thus, the use of blends can be a viable alternative for the use of sugarcane residues.