Charcoal production of bark of baru (Dipteryx alata) using carbonization cells

Authors

  • Ailton Teixeira Vale Universidade de Brasília
  • Leandro Borges Olsen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/rf.v43i1.21272

Keywords:

Células de carbonização, casca, Dipteryx alata, carvão.

Abstract

Abstract

In Pirenópolis - GO, extraction of baru (Dipteryx alata Vog.) is common among small farmers. Non-governmental organizations have developed projects for the marketing of almonds to increase family income. The extraction generates a lot of waste in the form of bark. The bark discarded in the environment contributes to environmental pollution. However, the transformation into charcoal adds value by making it a marketable product for barbecue. The objective of this study was to evaluate a production system of charcoal from baru bark in carbonization cells. For the carbonization it was used a metallic furnace encased in brick with external heat source. The bark came from Pirinópolis and the experiment was developed at the University of Brasilia. Two treatments were tested, carbonization at 7.5 h and 9.5 h. For all studied variables it was not found significant differences between treatments, then the option is carbonization at 7.5 h. The carbonizations were performed in 7.5 hours, producing charcoal yield above 32% with qualities similar to those found in the literature. Therefore, the production system of charcoal from “baru” bark using carbonization cells was efficient and can be used instead of other systems.

Keywords: Cell carbonization; bark; Dipteryx alata; charcoal.

Author Biography

Ailton Teixeira Vale, Universidade de Brasília

Engenheiro florestal, professor associado I do Departamento de Engenharia Florestal da Universidade de Brasília.

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Published

2013-04-24

How to Cite

Vale, A. T., & Olsen, L. B. (2013). Charcoal production of bark of baru (Dipteryx alata) using carbonization cells. Floresta, 43(1), 117–124. https://doi.org/10.5380/rf.v43i1.21272

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 1 (2013)

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