This study investigates the usefulness of rice husk as an alternative fuel for household energy. The work included an analysis of the production of rice in Perú, visits to the productive zones, evaluation of rice husk, development and test of rice husk briquettes and the stoves that use them as fuel.
An analysis of the rice husk produced in northern Perú show that volatiles comprise nearly 60% of the total residue mass, with carbon accounting for over 30% . Maximum calorific values are similar to wood and other agricultural wastes. However, the low density of the husk makes it difficult to store and increases the cost of transportation. Around 380 000 tonnes per year of rice husk are produced, which could provide 120 000 TOE (tonnes oil equivalent) per year of available energy. Of this, 60 % is very accessible because of its concentration and its proximity to local markets
ASSUREIRA, Estela
Año: 2002
Título de la revista: Boiling Point
Número: 48
Página inicial - Página final: 35-36
Url: https://practicalaction.org/whats-new/docs/energy/docs48/bp48_pp35-36.pdf