PRODUCTION AND EVALUATION OF BIOMASS BRIQUETTES FROM PALM KERNEL SHELL AND COCONUT HUSK

Authors
  • Dafiewhare, O

    Federal University of Technology, Akure, PMB 704, Ondo State, Nigeria

  • Ijagbemi, C. O

    Federal University of Technology, Akure, PMB 704, Ondo State, Nigeria.

  • Ologunwa, T. P

    Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

  • Alabi, O. T

    Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

  • Ijagbemi, A. O

    College of Computing and Software Engineering, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, USA

Keywords:
biomass, briquette, palm kernel shell, coconut husk, calorific value
Abstract

This study investigates the production and evaluation of biomass briquettes derived from palm kernel shell (PKS) and coconut husk (CH), with cassava starch as a binder. The raw materials were carbonized at 400°C for PKS and 250°C for CH, mixed in different ratios, and compressed into briquettes. Five samples (A–E) were formulated and evaluated based on their physical and combustion properties. Parameters such as density, moisture content, volatile matter, ash content, fixed carbon, and calorific value were analyzed. Among the samples, Sample D (20% PKS, 70% CH, 10% binder) exhibited the highest calorific value of 465.28 J/g, making it the most efficient formulation. This research demonstrates the potential of agro-waste briquettes as a sustainable alternative energy source for domestic use.

Author Biographies
  1. Dafiewhare, O, Federal University of Technology, Akure, PMB 704, Ondo State, Nigeria

    Department of Mechanical Engineering

  2. Ijagbemi, C. O, Federal University of Technology, Akure, PMB 704, Ondo State, Nigeria.

    Department of Mechanical Engineering, 

  3. Ologunwa, T. P, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

    Department of Industrial Design

  4. Alabi, O. T, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

    Department of Mircobiology

  5. Ijagbemi, A. O, College of Computing and Software Engineering, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, USA

    Department of Information Technology

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PRODUCTION AND EVALUATION OF BIOMASS BRIQUETTES FROM PALM KERNEL SHELL AND COCONUT HUSK. (2025). FUTA JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, 19(2), 20-29. https://doi.org/10.51459/futajeet.2025.19.2.486

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