Folks,
We received from Amy Smith (MIT/D-Lab) in today’s post a link to a ten minute YouTube video that is essentially a how-to-make-your-own-briquettes video. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqI63IEg3MM&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&border=1]
What is astonishing is how simple the process can be. From converting the vegetable material into charcoal in a regular 55-gallon oil drum, to mixing it with a binding agent (cassava paste, in this case), and then using the most elegantly simple tools to churn out perfect little briquettes. It’s like witnessing the invention of the wheel!
The entire process is very straightforward, although a few steps could use some clarification. For example, we were curious to know why the ultra dark smoke following the ignition of the material in the barrel? Or, why did it flame with a single match following the initial internal combustion? Otherwise, the video is very comprehensive in documenting the process.
We’re eager to learn if you or anyone you know is using this method or interested in implementing something like this!
Our thanks to Amy Smith and D-Lab for sharing this!
Dear Sir,
I recommend you contact MIT D-Lab for further information. We do not have any DIY information regarding the briquette-making.
Sincerely,
The Charcoal Project
Am briquette maker in kenya and i have educated more than 80 interested persons.
My concern is how can you and we make briquette be known more in E. Africa to save forest and good source of fuel energy.
Thank you.
Samuel.
Briquette manufacturers (kenya)
High Samuel Mathu, I am interested in learning briquettes making please I need your contacts.
high mathu im interested in making briquettes pliz how can i contact you. currently im in thika.
hi sam im a new player in the briqquete making arena and would like to know of where to get machinery for makng briqquete in kenya also best and simplest way of doing it
Hi Sam
I would like to have your consultancy for making briquete for my home country in middle east
Nora
Dear Nora,
I’m sorry for not responding before. We would be happy to chat with you about consulting on a briquette project. Please email myself and my partner, Sylvia Herzog at jkimchaix at charcoalproject dot org and sherzog at charcoalproject dot org. We look forward to being in touch!
Warm regards,
Kim