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Resources Tagged: Charcoal Production

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  1. The Construction, Installation and Operation of an Improved Pit-Kiln for Charcoal Production

    1986-01-01 This guide describes how to construct, install and operate a charcoal kiln by digging a pit and using a cover made with metal sheets. This kiln is suitable for rural areas with only a small amount of capital to invest and where there is a plentiful supply of wood. 20 pages, illustrations, photos...
    Kilns Pit Charcoal Charcoal Utilization Charcoal production

  2. The Construction of a Transportable Charcoal Kiln

    1980-01-01 This guide describes how to construct a transportable charcoal kiln. The kiln is made from sheet metal and can be built in a workshop by local craftsmen with a resaonable skill level. 20 pages, illustrations
    Design & Construction Kilns Charcoal Charcoal production Charcoal Utilization

  3. Making Charcoal: The Retort Method

    1980-01-01 The retort is one of the most efficient means of producing good quality charcoal. Wood is placed in a large steel cylinder (or "retort"). This has a tightly closed door, and some means to let tar and gases escape. The cylinder is heated from the outside. No air enters the barrel. When the wood in...
    Downloads VITA Retort Charcoal Utilization Charcoal production

  4. Comparing Simple Charcoal Production Technologies For The Caribbean

    1984-01-01 The objectives of the project were to: 1. substitute local renewable fuel for imported fuel, 2. use the forest resource wisely, and 3. create local industry and employment. More specifically for the charcoal portion of the project, we wanted to find the best charcoal production techniques in...
    VITA Caribbean Charcoal production