[Terrapreta] SIMPLE CHARCOAL PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES

[Gerald Van Koeverden]

For those considering building their own small-scale charcoal makers,  
here's a comprehensive VITA publication comparing 5 different  
charcoal production technologies.

Gerrit

"COMPARING SIMPLE CHARCOAL PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE CARIBBEAN"

Appendixes

I. Construction and use of carbonizing techniques
Montserration coal pit
3-pipe Mini CUSAB kiln
Montserratian kiln
Tongan kiln
New Hampshire (Black Rock) kiln
Jamaican retort with tar condenser
Jamaican retort with gas ports

II. Relative efficiency testing procedures for charcoal kilns

III. Charcoal kiln test data sheet

IV. Species of wood commonly used in charcoal production

Bibliography



http://www.cd3wd.com/CD3WD_40/VITA/CHARCPRD/EN/CHARCPRD.HTM
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