“Análisis técnico de briquetas obtenidas a partir de residuos agroindustriales para la producción de bioenergía”

Abstract

Briquette production in Ecuador has been little studied, which has made it difficult to understand its quality, environmental impact and economic viability as an alternative for bioenergy production. Therefore, the objective of this research is to carry out a "Technical analysis of briquettes obtained from agroindustrial wastes for bioenergy production". The methodology used combined qualitative and quantitative approaches, starting with physicochemical and physicomechanical characterizations according to the Colombian Technical Standard NTC 2060 to evaluate the quality of the briquettes. In addition, a comparative analysis was carried out to identify the optimal production process in case of non-compliance with the standards. In addition, a cost analysis was carried out to determine production costs through variable and fixed costs for a specific daily production. The environmental impact of the use of briquettes was also evaluated in comparison with other bioenergy sources. The results revealed that three types of briquettes made from biomass residues meet the technical requirements established by the Colombian Technical Standard NTC 2060. In economic terms, it was determined that the price per ton of briquettes for a daily production of 1,000 3 kg bags is $460. In addition, it was shown that the environmental impact of using briquettes made from a combination of biomasses is low compared to other bioenergy sources. In this context, it is concluded that the production of briquettes from organic waste plays a crucial role in the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future, contributing to waste management and the preservation of natural resources.