Fuel From Corn Cobs

FUEL FROM CORN COBS  

Materials needed:

        Corn cobs

        Drum, 200-lit. capacity

        Sprinkler

Procedure:

1. Place the corn cobs inside the drum about 1/3 in height and burn until the smoke disappears.

2. Fill the drum additional corn cobs (about 2/3 in height) and burn again until smoke disappears.

3. When the smoke ceases, empty the drum.

4. Sprinkle water into the burnt corn cobs.

5. Spread the cobs for drying under the sun.

6. Separate the charcoal from the ashes.

7. Store.

 Source:       Ang Kilusan Nov. 1-15, 1982

 Descriptor:  Fuel technology

 Descriptor:  Corn cobs

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