Briquete de coco como alternativa energética

Abstract

This is a study about the availability of producing briquettes using the coconut shell as raw material. The costs were analyzed to implement a factory, the disadvantages of using wood for energy production, the availability of the material, the costs for installation in an industry, and the necessary time required for its production to be profitable in relation to the investment and benefits to the environment. The briquette from coconut shell replaces wood, coal and wood briquette in energy production. The installation of coconut factory briquettes has the same cost as one that produces wood briquettes. Due to the abundant availability of raw materials, the green coconut briquette takes great advantage over wood. It is easily found throughout the city, consequently it reduces the cost of labor, transportation and licensing. Its marketing is economically viable and sustainable and this not only generate income and employment as reduce pollution levels in the air and on the ground.