1. 1980-01-06 This book on making charcoal by the retort method is primarily for people in international development. It includes information on construction, operation, and maintenance when using the retort method. 27 pages, illustrations
  2. 1983-01-04 This study contacted around 200 different research institutes and around 50 manufacturers of briquetting equipment with the goal of providing information for making briquettes with simple,small scale equipment powered by hand, animal or small motors. 33 pages, illustrations, photos
  3. 1986-01-01 This guide describes how to construct, install and operate a charcoal kiln by digging a pit and using a cover made with metal sheets. This kiln is suitable for rural areas with only a small amount of capital to invest and where there is a plentiful supply of wood. 20 pages, illustrations, photos...
  4. 1979-01-01 This report gives data obtained during the operation of the kiln using cordwood at moisture contents ranging between 27-38% (wet basis) and compares it with resultsfrom one run using coconut shells as the raw material. Production trials were carried out resulting in a modified design of a metal...