Fuel Briquettes: The Theory and Applications From Around the World (PDF)

This Theory and Applications Manual concentrates on the more technical aspects of biomass briquetting and helps the producer to develop their own recipes for biomass briquettes.

Starting with basic materials and blends, it moves into bonding theory, raw materials and assessment of availability of materials, burning characteristics and emissions, and concludes  - with assessment  - of a variety of stoves suggesting design possibilities for adaptations.   

It also include specific designs for briquettes stoves. Several references to highly qualified biomass and stoves design newsgroups are also provided for further information.

Click here for the electronic version (downloadable as a PDF file)