Convert Tender Coconut Husk into Convenient Form of Fuel for Clean Combustion

01 Nov 2010 30 Sep 2012
The project objectives are to analyze the tender coconut husk in its available form and to analyze its fuel properties. This project aims to study various aspects for using tender coconut husk as clean combustion fuel in domestic stoves and to promote smokeless and environment-friendly practices in rural house holds. The project aims to develop a process for conversion of coconut husk into convenient form of fuel and to develop and demonstrate a fuel processor unit and a dryer. Tender coconut husk as a processed fuel will be tested in cook stove for its performance in comparison with fuel wood.