Obeng, K; Ocran, K A G and Anaba, D (1997) Palm kernel shell as fuel for burning bricks. Building Research & Information, 25(3), pp. 131-136. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
The use of an agricultural waste product, palm kernel shell, as a fuel for firing bricks is explored as a means of reducing environmental degradation and depletion of scarce firewood in Ghana. A simple but efficient methodology of clamp firing bricks using the new fuel is developed and tested. The resulting bricks are analysed for physical properties and suitability for construction use. The viability of palm kernel shell as a fuel for small-scale brick industries is considered.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | agricultural waste product; alternative fuels; alternative technology; brick firing methods; Ghana; palm kernel shells; small-scale brick industry; sustainable resources |
| Index terms: | physical property, methodology, depletion, suitability, alternative technology, environmental degradation, Ghana |
| Subjects: | environmental impact, environmental resource management, research methods, factor and component analysis, Geography, material properties and characteristics, design criteria |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Construction Materials, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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