The analysis of ignition and combustion properties of the burning briquettes made from mixed biomass of rice husk and corn cob

Abstract

This research aims to determine the characteristics of briquettes made from charcoal mixed with rice husk and corn cobs. The test that has been done is to determine the ignition and combustion properties of the burning briquettes that have been produced. The test of the time duration of briquette ignition is divided into two, the first is the time duration of burning briquette to boil one liter of water and the second is the time needed for the burning briquettes which is started when the briquette is burned until it has come intothe ash. Correlation between the time duration of the boiling water in the furnace and the briquettes combustion temperature was also observed. The next step is the analysis of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from its combustion and the quality of the carbonization furnace, and also calculates the thermal efficiency value of the carbonization furnace. The resulting briquettes can be implemented and can be used as an alternative fuel for economic and environmentally friendly in the community.