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NARO-BRIQUETTE Machine

NARO-BRIQUETTE Machine was released in 2017, it has a Powerinput: Single phase of 220/240V. Floor mounted hydraulic machine for making briquettes from saw dust

Technology codeNARO-BRIQUETTE Machine
Lead instituteNaFORRI
ReadinessReleased
IP status
NARO-BRIQUETTE Machine

Problem addressed

Under utilisation of wood waste


About this technology

Floor mounted hydraulic machine for making briquettes from saw dust
Powerinput: Single phase, 220/240V electricity
Operated by a 2-gear system at pressures of over 40 bars to produce over 100kg of hard and well compressed briquettes per hour
Increases utilization of wood waste as source of energy
Reduces pressure on forests for fuel wood

Performance and benefits

KEY PERFORMANCE100kg of hard and well compressed briquettes per hour

Reduces pressure on forests for fuel wood
Increases utilization of wood waste as source of energy

Where it is suitable

Agro-ecological zonesCountry wide
DistrictsCountry wide
Target usersWood processors and agribusinesses
Value-chain stage

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