“Experimental Investigation on the Properties of Briquettes Made from Ideal Municipal Waste: An Alternate Fuel”

Abstract

Energy demand climbs as a consequence of the inherent relationship between the rate of consumption of energy and the growth of the economy. In light of the depletion of fossil fuels, it is necessary to implement energy efficiency techniques and policies that support sustainable development. Globally, researchers show more interest in discovering fossil fuel alternatives, as a result of fuel crisis. This research elaborates on the production and experimental investigation of briquettes made from ideal municipal solid waste (MSW), such as food waste and garden waste, as a feasible choice for alternate fossil fuels. From Municipal, agricultural, and food waste, we can get biomass waste. Municipal solid and agricultural waste is extensively dispersed, but their potential for converting biomass into energy generation still needs to be explored. This study was carried out based on the information gathered from various studies published in the scientific literature. It also details the methodology of valorizing wastes into energy by densification, such as briquetting. At different ratios, the physical and chemical characteristics of food waste/ garden waste briquettes have been examined and contrasted with commercially available ordinary coal. The results also revealed that increasing sawdust ratios would boost the briquettes compressive strength and calorific value. In addition to being a viable biomass fuel, food waste/garden waste briquettes have proven that they may be utilized to manage MSW. The carbon footprint and global environmental consequences can be reduced using waste-based briquettes. The finding of this research is considered a satisfactory alternate fuel and can be used for sustainable development.