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Collection of biomass Collect the locally available biomass, sort them, chop the large-size raw materi als into smaller pieces and dry at sunlight. 2. Carbonization i. Designing the Furnace Outer drum : A 200lits. metal oil drum with the top cut out and a 12? width x 10 ? height hole cut in the lower side Two iron rids (8 ) has to be fixed at the bottom of the metal drum running paralle l from one side to the other side. This iron rods act as base to support the sta inless steel inner drum. Inner drum : A 100lits stainless steel drum with proper lids and six (3/8?) hole s at the bottom. The inner drum is placed into the larger drum. ii. Carbonizing the biomass The biomass is tightly packed into the inner drum and fired for 45minutes to 1hr (Depending upon the biomass) using biomass. After firing, the carbonized biomass in the inner drum has to collected and weig hed. In this method 30 % of carbonized char can be obtained. 3. Preparation of binder The binder material is used for strengthening the briquettes. For every 100 kg o f total weight of carbonized charcoal powder, prepare a binder mixture by adding 5 to 6 kg of starch or cassava flour to 60 100 litres of water (based on the we ight of the raw materials) -(For example: 80 liters of water to be mixed with 5 kg of starch powder then boiled till stickiness is formed and added to the 100kg s of charcoal dust. ) 4. Mixing Mix such that every particle of carbonised charcoal material is coated with bind er. It will enhance charcoal adhesion and produce identical briquettes. 5. Briquetting. The charcoal mixture is made into briquettes either manually or using machines. Pour the mixture directly into the briquetting mould / machine t o form uniform-sized briquettes. 6. Drying and Packaging Collect the briquettes in a tray, dry them under the sunlight, pack them in plas tic bags and seal

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