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Title: Charcoal as an alternative energy source. sub-project: briquetting of charcoal

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5879106

Charcoal briquettes have been studied both theoretically and experimentally. It appears most realistic to use binders in solution. Binders of this kind have been examined and the briquettes' mechanical properties measured. Most promising are borresperse, gum arabic, dynolex, and wood tar.

Research Organization:
Christian Michelsens Inst. for Vitenskap og Aandsfrihet, Bergen (Norway)
OSTI ID:
5879106
Report Number(s):
PB-83-183582; CMI-823151-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English