Cara Membuat Arang Briket Dari Batok Kelapa Kualitas Ekspor

Summary

This video tutorial guides viewers through the process of creating eco-friendly charcoal briquettes from coconut shells. It emphasizes the importance of using dry shells for effective burning and outlines each step, from burning and cooling the shells to grinding and mixing them with a cornstarch binder. The tutorial also highlights the advantages of charcoal briquettes, including longer burn times and lower smoke production, making them suitable for cooking and grilling. By the end, viewers are encouraged to try making these briquettes at home, showcasing a practical and sustainable project.

Takeaways

• 🔥 Start the process of making briquette charcoal by ensuring that the coconut shells are dry to avoid prolonged burning.
• 💧 Always prepare water to extinguish the charcoal; without it, the coconut shells may turn to ash.
• ☀️ After extinguishing, dry the charcoal under direct sunlight for maximum results; using an oven is an alternative if budget allows.
• ⚙️ Use a traditional pestle (jemblung) to grind the dried charcoal into a very fine powder.
• 🥣 Mix water and starch (2 parts water to 1 part starch) thoroughly before heating it to a glue-like consistency.
• 🌀 Ensure the mixture of starch and charcoal is well-blended to facilitate the briquette molding process.
• 📏 You can use various molds to shape the briquettes; common shapes include squares.
• ☀️ Dry the formed briquettes under the sun for at least 2 days or use a special drying machine for better results.
• 🌱 Briquette charcoal is environmentally friendly, producing less smoke compared to regular charcoal.
• 💪 The briquettes can last 3 to 4 hours when burned and are considered a significant alternative fuel source in international markets.

Q & A

What is the primary material used to make the briquettes?

The primary material used to make the briquettes is dried coconut shells.

Why is it important for the coconut shells to be dry before burning?

The coconut shells must be dry to ensure efficient burning; wet shells prolong the combustion process.

What should you do after the coconut shells have been burned?

After burning, you should douse the charcoal with water to prevent it from turning to ash and then let it cool.

How do you grind the charred coconut shells?

The charred coconut shells should be ground into a super-fine powder using a grinding tool called jemblung.

What is the purpose of mixing starch with water in this process?

Mixing starch with water creates a binder that helps hold the charcoal together in the briquettes.

What ratio of water to starch is used in the mixture?

The ratio of water to starch used in the mixture is 2:1, meaning two cups of water for every one cup of starch.

What should the starch mixture look like before combining it with the charcoal?

The starch mixture should thicken to a glue-like consistency before it is combined with the finely ground charcoal.

How are the briquettes shaped?

The briquettes are shaped using a mold, but you can use any available material to create your desired shape.

How long should the briquettes be dried, and what is the best method?

The briquettes should be dried for about two days under direct sunlight for optimal results; using an oven is a faster alternative.

What are the advantages of using coconut shell briquettes over regular charcoal?

Coconut shell briquettes are environmentally friendly, produce less smoke, burn longer (3 to 4 hours), generate high heat, and have significant export potential.