can anyone help me on coming up with the best design of a manual sawdust briquetting machine for use in the rulal areas. this is purely an academic project.
Re: Designing a Manual Sawdust Briquetting Machine
06/13/2008 7:19 PM
We're going to need a lot more information... First, define "sawdust" -- Hardwood? Softwood? Particle size? (Sawdust from a belt sander is markedly different than chips from a planer.) Are you thinking raw wood or charcoal? Some kind of binding agent (non-toxic) will need to be added.
Next, design of an efficient and cost-effective mechanism relies heavily on the intended user. A household user may generate less than a pound of sawdust/chips in a month, where a medium sized shop might pump out dozens of pounds or more.
I can think of a lot more questions, but this is a good beginning.
Re: Designing a Manual Sawdust Briquetting Machine
09/02/2008 2:59 AM
thanks for the questions.
firstly, it will be manufacturing briquettes from a mixture of both hard and soft wood, at least 40mm, with no binding agent. hoever, when need be, waste paper will be used. it will have a hopper, a cylinder and a lever mechanism but the problem is just how do i determine the structural integrity of the selected materials, vis a vis, angle irons and some 28 gauge flat sheet. i will be glad to see your comment again.
Designing a Manual Sawdust Briquetting Machine
Re: Designing a Manual Sawdust Briquetting Machine
