Essays about: "coffee husk"
Found 5 essays containing the words coffee husk.
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1. Thermochemical energy utilization of biomass in Rwanda - a screening of potential feedstocks
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronikAbstract : Traditional bioenergy practices in sub-Saharan Africa involve collecting natural forest wood and burning it in simple fireplaces for household cooking. This is actually still very common, especially in rural areas. The situation is unfortunately connected to health issues, inequality and natural forest degradation and deforestation. READ MORE
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2. Understanding supply chain uncertainties that might hinder an expansion of coffee husk-biochar production in Vietnam
University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistikAbstract : Purpose - The purpose of this thesis is to increase the understanding of supply chain uncertainties that might hinder an expansion of coffee husk-biochar production in Vietnam, and understand how the coffee husk-biochar supply chain can be configured to address these uncertainties. Methodology - A case study regarding the potential use of coffee husk-biochar as raw material for activated carbon was used to conduct this research. READ MORE
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3. Productive use of coffee husks - How to make briquettes from coffee husk in Karagwe, Tanzania
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : In the Tanzanian district of Karagwe the NGO KADERES is working with agricultural development. In relation to this they produce fair trade coffee obtained from local farmers. Coffee husks are created as a waste product from the plant and are currently not used for any purpose. Instead they are left outside the factory. READ MORE
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4. Effects of different biochar application rates on soil fertility and soil water retention in on-farm experiments on smallholder farms in Kenya
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : Biochar is produced through pyrolysis, the thermo-chemical degradation of biomass under anaerobic or oxygen-limited conditions. Due to its properties related to surface area and porosity, bulk density, nutrient content, stability, cation exchange capacity (CEC), pH value, and carbon content, biochar has the potential to improve physical as well as chemical soil properties and thus improve crop productivity and contribute to carbon sequestration. READ MORE
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5. A nutritional analysis on the by-product coffee husk and its potential utilization in food production : a literature study
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food ScienceAbstract : The aim with this study was is to give an overview on the chemical composition in the by-product coffee husk and examine its potential in food production. This was accomplished through a literature study. To give a current view on research on the subject, articles published prior to 1995 was excluded. READ MORE