Comparative Analysis Of Rice Husk Briquette With Charcoal As Alternative Energy Source:- Ebubuchukwu Philip U

ABSTRACT ix The study revealed that the rapid combustion observed could be due to porous nature ofthe rice bran briquettes compared to the relatively dense firewood. The porosity in the rice bran briquettes enables the volatiles to leave more readily and be consumed rapidly in the flame which explains the sharp temperature rise after the first 6-7 minutes and the fact that cellulose of accumulated rice bran at mills and crop residues on the field will be resolved through briquette making and its attendant energy utilization. The current pressure on forest and forest products for rural energy supply will be minimized. Also, harnessing rice bran for energy will promote rice cultivation and guarantee national food security and heat will be generated for domestic and industrial cottage applications since a lot ofpotential energy abounds in these residues.