Design of Sawdust Briquette Machine

Abstract

In this paper, the sawdust briquette machine is designed. Sawmill waste is a big problem especially in urban cities in Nigeria. These wastes are burnt openly which is causing environmental pollution. The wastes can be converted to wealth thereby providing jobs for many unemployed citizens. The principles of machine design were employed to design the essential parts such as hopper, belts, housing barrel, the die, and the shaft. The machine has a production capacity of 95 kg/hr.

Keywords: Briquette, Machine design, Sawdust, Wastes to wealth, Wood wastes