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Charcoal Briquettes from Saw Dust
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How to Make Charcoal Briquettes from Saw Dust?

What is Charcoal Briquette?

A charcoal briquette is a compressed block of charcoal dust or other combustible biomass material. They are made by grinding charcoal, usually from hardwood like oak or hickory, into a powder and then adding a binder, such as starch, to hold the shape. The mixture is then pressed into uniform briquettes. 

A charcoal briquette making machine is used to make charcoal briquettes from sawdust, or any other related biomass powder, such as straw and stalk. So, how to make charcoal briquettes from sawdust? 

A briquette is defined as a block of compressed sawdust that can be used as a fuel product. Its production involves adding a binding material to the dust then applying high pressure and high temperatures

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How to make Charcoal Briquettes from Saw Dust

Sawdust is the primary raw material required for producing sawdust charcoal briquettes. For enhanced productivity, it is crucial that the sawdust particles are smaller than 1 cm and the moisture content is kept below 12%.

Charcoal Briquettes from Saw Dust Process

Begin by crushing the sawdust in a crusher until it reaches a size of approximately 5 millimeters. Following this, convey the crushed sawdust through a large drum dryer to lower its moisture level, aiming for a moisture content of 8 to 12 percent. After drying, introduce the sawdust into a biomass briquette machine by compressing it within the machine.

In a process called briquetting, apply high pressure and heat to the biomass briquette machine. This stage involves self-bonding, where the biomass experiences thermoplastic flow. 

Naturally occurring lignin within the biomass acts as a binder under the influence of high pressure and heat, enabling the formation of dense, high-quality briquettes.

Within the screw briquette machine, a central shaft stirs the biomass to ensure even combustion. After briquetting, transfer the biomass into a carbonization furnace to transform it into machine-made charcoal briquettes. 

During carbonization, incorporate minor ingredients such as a starch binder, mixing them thoroughly with the biomass. Next, press the blended material into specific sizes and convey it through a machine that applies high temperatures, reducing the moisture content to below 5%.

These charcoal briquettes, which are high in density and heat value, are now ready for storage. They are comparable to natural charcoal in being smokeless and odorless, making them an environmentally friendly option that does not contribute to pollution.

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Boasting a team of professionals with extensive experience in briquetting, we are well-equipped to address any queries you may have regarding the machine, its process, and technology. For expert solutions, feel free to reach out to us directly