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Republic of the Philippines

Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology
College of Engineering

Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass to Bio-charcoal briquettes through

Pyrolysis Process made from Intermixture of Water Hyacinth and Coconut
Leaves.

A Thesis Presented to
Department of College of Engineering
Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology
Nagtahan, Sampaloc, Manila

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In Partial Fulfilment of the

Requirements in Methods of Research for the
Degree of Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering

By

Melody A. Aganan
Kenz Myco S. Cantilla
Kate N. Capon
Roger L. Cecillano
Victor C. Dimayuga
Gilbert V. Enduma Jr.
Mark Dexter B. Gomba
Jeric Miguel Montalban
Ruel S. Napoles
Christian S. Pabona
Ernst Mae S. Pajelangco
Joshua A. Perales
Cyrene Grace M. Ruz

A.Y 2018-2019
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Acknowledgement

This Thesis becomes a reality with the kind, support and help of many

individuals. The Researchers would like to thank the following persons for the

assistance extended to them:

Foremost, I want to offer this endeavor to Our God Almighty for the wisdom

he bestowed upon us, the strength, peace of our mind and good health in order to

finish this research.

We would like to express our gratitude towards our family and especially to

Gomba, Pabona and Aganan Family for the encouragement and support which help

us in completion of this paper and who served as our inspiration to pursue this

undertaking.

We express our deep sense of gratitude to Engr. Luisito V. Tolentino, Area

Chairman of Mechanical Engineering Department, EARIST for giving us a golden

opportunity to our education.

We extremely thankful to Engr. Robel B. Nomorosa as our consultant adviser

for his perfect guidance and by giving timely suggestions throughout the
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tenure of our research and also for his continuous supervision and valuable

guidance for improvement and completion of our thesis successfully.

We also thankful to Engr. Jay R H. Meneses, Engr. Inocentes S. Queroljico,

and Engr. Antonio C. Rilloraza for their constant support, advise and motivation

throughout the project.

Finally, we should like to thank the people who help us to construct our all-

out project and research.

The Researchers
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DEDICATION

This study is wholeheartedly dedicated to our beloved parents, who have

been our source of inspiration and gave us strength when we thought of giving up,

who continually provide their moral, spiritual, emotional and financial support.

To our brothers, sisters, relatives, mentor, friends, and classmates who

shared their words of advice and encouragement to finish this study.

And lastly, we dedicated this book to the Almighty God, thank you for the

guidance, strength, power of mind, protection and skills and for giving us a healthy

life. All of these, we offer to you.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page………………………………………………………………………….. i

Approval Sheet…………………………………………………………………… ii

Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………….. iii

Dedication………………………………………………………………………… iv

Table of Content………………………………………………………….. ……… v

Abstract……………………………………………………………………………. viii

CHAPTER I

PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction……………………………………………….. 1

Background of the Study………………………………… 2

Objectives…………………………………………………. 3

Conceptual Framework………………………………….. 4

Assumption/Hypothesis………………………………….. 6

Scope and Delimitation…………………………………... 7

Significance of the Study…………………………………. 7

Definition of Terms………………………………………… 9
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CHAPTER II

REVIEW RELATED LITERATURE ANDSTUDIES

Conceptual Literature……………………………………. 16

Research Literature………………………………………. 17

Relevance of the Study………………………………….. 21

CHAPER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Project/Research Design………………………………... 23

Project Development…………………………………….. 34

Operation/Testing Procedure…………………………… 37

Evaluation Procedure……………………………………. 38

Evaluation Criteria……………………………………….. 39

Instruments and Technique Use……………………….. 41

CHAPTER IV

RESULT AND DISCUSSION

Project Technical description……………………………… 52

Project Structure/Organization……………………………. 53

Project limitation and capabilities…………………………. 59

Project Evaluation………………………………………….. 59
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CHAPTER V

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings……………………………………… 63

Conclusions………………………………………………… 64

Recommendation………………………………………….. 65

List of Tables……………………………………………….. 66

List of Figures………………………………………………. 67

References………………………………………………… 69

Research Profile…………………………………………… 70
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ABSTRACT

Title: “Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass to Bio-charcoal

Through Pyrolysis Process made from Intermixture of
WaterHyacinth and Coconut Leaves”

Researchers: Melody A. Aganan

Kenz Myco C. Cantilla
Kate N. Capon
Roger S. Cecillano
Victor C. Dimayuga
Gilbert V. Enduma Jr.
Mark Dexter B. Gomba
Jeric Miguel Montalban
Christian S. Pabona
Ernst Mae S. Pajelangco
Joshua A. Perales
Cyrene Grace M. Ruz

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

School: Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and

Technology (EARIST)

School Year: 2018-2019

Adviser: Engr. Luisito B. Tolentino

The “Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass to Bio-charcoal through

Pyrolysis Process made from Intermixture of Water Hyacinth and Coconut Leaves”

was conducted to use an alternative bio-product to produce bio-charcoal where

water hyacinth and coconut leaves are sustainable. This project has discussed the

work of pyrolysis process of how it converted into bio-charcoal, the importance of

biomass in our environment and the efficiency of materials to be used.