The Utilization of Sago Due Waste as an Alternative Fuel

Sago is a native plant of Indonesia, with an area ​​about 1.128 million ha or 51.3% the world's sago area. Potential areas for producing (Metroxylon sp.) in Indonesia include Riau, South Sulawesi, Southeast North Maluku and Papua, where about 90% Papua. From studies conducted by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) such as WWF which May 2014 various on utilization agricultural wastes that can still be used alternative energy sources, course must studied further. The study tested laboratory. Studies laboratory involve ultimate testing based chemical content tests proximation (thermal properties fuel). This carried out aim knowing whether sample to fuel feasible not. research do determine composition briquettes, thermal properties. 60, 80 mesh size briquettes are molded cylindrical shape. results printing dregs charcoal consist 60 mesh, two have following dimensions grain briquette diameter b = 44.90 mm 4,490 cm, mass 0.17 gr, height 69.80 6.980 cm. Then 80, - Diameter 4.490 220.078 proximate analysis test produce: among others, moisture 13.08%,; volatile matters 26.18%,; fixed carbon 27.88%, calorific value above 4013 kcal/kg, while 13.36%; 23.52%,; 29.86%, 4007 kcal/kg. density 2,769 gr/cm3, 1,998 combustion efficiency 5.070% 3.58%.