Compare the Efficiency of Banana Peel, Peel Briquettes and Coal in Order to Evaluate Environmentally Friendly Fuel
Compare the Efficiency of Banana Peel, Peel Briquettes and Coal in Order to Evaluate Environmentally Friendly Fuel
Group 4
Members:
- Dominique Fernandez
- Jay Christian Toring
- David Nathan Valerio
- Chifrey Malto
- Tyrone Asiño
September 3 & 4, 2012
Miss Ermina Dimaunahan
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND IT`S BACKGROUND
A. Background of the Study The Philippines is a tropical country that is abundant with nutritious and refreshing fruits that Filipinos are fond of eating. Banana is one of the most common fruits that could be found in some Filipino desserts. However, in the process of consumption of these delectable fruits, the peelings that were acquired are either wasted or thrown away. Brilliant minds have formulated a solution to recycle these organic wastes and make them into something useful, a fuel briquette. It is basically composed of organic materials and could be used like a charcoal. Fuel is any material that can store energy and releases it through combustion. The modern way of life is intimately dependent on the use of fossil fuels. However, the increased consumption of nonrenewable resources may lead to the overproduction of carbon dioxide, which is one of the major causes of global warming. Excessive reliance on fossil fuels may cause it to be used up. The use of fuel made from biodegradable wastes is ideal, since it recycles agricultural residues. Fuel briquettes are used like coal, but are made from a combination of organic wastes, shaped into blocks. Densification of fruit peelings and wood waste into briquettes can provide a relatively high-quality alternative source of fuel, which employ peelings of banana and sawdust. A high demand of firewood would cause deforestation, and may affect the environment especially in the urban areas. Fuel briquette is a block of compressed materials suitable for cooking. The process of making charcoal briquettes from agricultural waste is not new. Many institutions have experimented on
Group 4
Members:
- Dominique Fernandez
- Jay Christian Toring
- David Nathan Valerio
- Chifrey Malto
- Tyrone Asiño
September 3 & 4, 2012
Miss Ermina Dimaunahan
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND IT`S BACKGROUND
A. Background of the Study The Philippines is a tropical country that is abundant with nutritious and refreshing fruits that Filipinos are fond of eating. Banana is one of the most common fruits that could be found in some Filipino desserts. However, in the process of consumption of these delectable fruits, the peelings that were acquired are either wasted or thrown away. Brilliant minds have formulated a solution to recycle these organic wastes and make them into something useful, a fuel briquette. It is basically composed of organic materials and could be used like a charcoal. Fuel is any material that can store energy and releases it through combustion. The modern way of life is intimately dependent on the use of fossil fuels. However, the increased consumption of nonrenewable resources may lead to the overproduction of carbon dioxide, which is one of the major causes of global warming. Excessive reliance on fossil fuels may cause it to be used up. The use of fuel made from biodegradable wastes is ideal, since it recycles agricultural residues. Fuel briquettes are used like coal, but are made from a combination of organic wastes, shaped into blocks. Densification of fruit peelings and wood waste into briquettes can provide a relatively high-quality alternative source of fuel, which employ peelings of banana and sawdust. A high demand of firewood would cause deforestation, and may affect the environment especially in the urban areas. Fuel briquette is a block of compressed materials suitable for cooking. The process of making charcoal briquettes from agricultural waste is not new. Many institutions have experimented on
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