Conversion of Agriculture Waste to Eco Friendly Fuel Logs

Abstract

Agricultural activities generate a significant amount of waste in the form of dry plant matter agricultural waste like Toor sticks, stalks, husks cotton plant. In many rural areas, this agricultural waste is often burned in open fields or left to decompose, leading to air pollution and underutilization of a valuable resource. At the same time, the demand for alternative and eco-friendly sources of energy is increasing due to the harmful environmental effects of conventional fuels like wood, coal, and kerosene. This paper focuses on the conversion of agricultural waste, especially toor dry sticks and plant residues, into eco-friendly fuel logs. These fuel logs, also known as biomass briquettes, can serve as a clean and sustainable source of energy for cooking, heating, and industrial applications. The process includes collecting the raw materials after harvesting field, drying the waste,cutting it into smaller pieces, removing impurities such as soil and stones, and grinding it into a fine powder. A natural adhesive is then added to bind the powder, which is molded into compact logs. The final product is tested for its combustion efficiency to assess its performance as a renewable fuel source.