Abstract:
Charcoal is a fuel which has important industrial as well as domestic
uses. Being made from wood~ potentially a renewable resource, the environmental
implications of charcoal production require careful consideration.
The process described in this profile operates with two kilns which are
loaded and fired alternately. The basic sub-process involved are wood preparation,
carbonization and packing of the finished product. A team of
5 workers should be able to produce 12 tonnes of charcoal per month. The
fixed investment cost is under $ 5000.