A Field practice report at the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija Philippines with focus on rice husk briquette production

Date

10-2013

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering

Major Course

Major in Agricultural and Bio-Process Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Restrictions

Restricted: Not available to the general public. Access is available only after consultation with author/thesis adviser and only to those bound by the confidentiality agreement.

Abstract

Briquetting is a technology which compacts materials into a certain shape to enhance the usefulness of biomass resources in terms of providing renewable source of energy for several purposes, including household applications. Alongside its positive environmental impact, briquetting is beneficial for it increases the bulk density of loose combustible materials to make handling and transportation costs less expensive. It also improves the thermal properties of the material by concentrating the biomass energy content thereby resulting in a prolonged combustion process. This report details the briquetting process as part of the field practice of the author in the Bioprocess Engineering Division of PHilMech, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija from April 24 to May 30, 2013. It also discusses the different equipment used and the common problems encountered. Thus, it hopes to be a reference for farmers and milling operators who often treat agricultural by-products, like rice husks, as waste. In the end, the practicum was able to impart important knowledge related to the Agricultural Engineering Profession. As an apprentice, the author was able to develop better work ethics through the assigned duties and responsibilities and through the opportunity to interact with different types of employees. As a researcher, he was able to adopt a skillful manner of researching and managing important information in response to the demand for an accurate, well-organized and well-collected data. He was also able to better realize the significance of a systematic approach in conducting research procedures to attain the desired objectives. As an Agricultural Engineering student, he was able to integrate previously known concepts and principles from the related courses he took and gain practical knowledge and experiences which are essential to his chosen profession.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

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Document Type

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