Heat analysis of palm oil mesocarp brick (Fiber elaeis guineensis JACQ) using adhesives from Tapioca, Sagu, Arpus

Abstract

Briquette is charcoal which is further processed into solid form with the aim of having a more attractive appearance and packaging, which is used for daily alternative energy as a substitute for kerosene and LPG. In this study, the manufacture of briquettes uses three types of adhesives, namely: tapioca flour, sago, and arpus. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the type of adhesive used on oil palm fiber briquettes to determine the effect of the type of adhesive on oil palm fiber briquettes on the burning time. The results show that the use of adhesive types on oil palm fiber briquettes affects density, combustion rate, heat value, and ash content. For the type of tapioca adhesive 15% composition has the highest average density of 0.198 gram / cm3, the highest average combustion rate for the type of tapioca flour adhesive is 20%, i.e. 0.0021 gram / second, the highest average heating value for the composition of arpus adhesive 10%, and the lowest average ash content of the composition of arpus adhesive 10% by 16.8%.