Domestic Fuel by Briquetting

Introduction

Utilises low grade coals/washery by product. Product water repellent, having good combustion characteristics.

Environmental Considerations: Normal effluent treatment measures are sufficient.

List of Machinery/ Equipment:

• Crusher
• Briquetting press
• Mixer
• Screw feeder
• Bucket elevator
• Devolatilisers

Energy : As smokeless fuel for domestic use.

Total project cost - Rs. 2,00,00,000
Cost of production - Rs. 700 per tone

Production Capacity: 25 TPD

Stage of Development: Commercialised

Inputs Required:

Raw Materials: Low grade cooking/cooking coal, washery by products, non-bituminous binders

Transfer Forms:

Process know-how; Process demonstration; Quality assurance methods

Main Application: Energy

Contact:

Technology Bureau for Small Enterprises
APCTT Building, Qutub Institutional Area
P.O. Box – 4575
New Delhi – 110016, India
Tel.: 91—26864501, 26856276, 2696619/521
Fax : 91-11-26856274
E-mail : tbse@apctt.org