Introduction
I spent the last 12 years building industry in Nigeria during which I invested about three years in researching a way to create artificial fire wood. The idea was to slow the massive damage that is done to the forests which are being cut in order to be used as fire wood.
In addition, I found a way to reduce the environmental pollution caused by the saw dust created by hundreds of saw mills. The saw dust is not properly treated and therefore left on sight. The saw dust, combined with sea water ( the saw mills in Lagos, are located on the Laguna as in many other areas in Nigeria) forms a perfect bedding for the malaria mosquitoes and other bacteria that cause harm to human beings.
One of the ways to get reed of the saw dust hills, is by burning them. This also causes an additional environmental problem.
In the Nigerian rural areas, along the road, beside the agricultural farms, one may find, heaps of Cassava peels. The farmers are used to peel the Cassava on sight, before processing or marketing the potato.
In my research I found that by combining the two byproducts, a third useful product can be created -The Artificial Fire Wood.
The artificial fire wood, substitutes the use of real wood thus, contributing to slowing the process of deforestation. This together with the other advantages motioned above, adds to the value of the new product.
It is important to mention:
* The African people appreciate the smoked taste caused by cooking with fire woods.
* There are differed kinds of saw dust from different types of woods, shape and size. The
Research encompasses a wide range of practical solutions.
* The research gives a great deal of attention to the components of the Cassava peels and
Ways of manufacturing it as safe, environmentally friendly glue.
The economical & social advantages of Artificial Fire Wood
1. It can be easily produced by individuals - there is no need for a special facility or machinery.
It asks for a very low initial investment.
2. The raw materials are available at no to low cost.
3. It is an opportunity for creating small businesses.
4. Medium businesses can be created by using a very simple machine that was invented for
This purpose. The machine can be manufactured locally in existing small workshops.
5. The artificial fire wood can be exported to refugee caps and for heating purposes in
Cold countries.
The technical features of Artificial Fire Wood
The product was distributed to local bakeries and restaurants for testing. The results and reactions were beyond satisfaction.
1. The product behaves like charcoal. It turns red while being burnt.
2. There is very little smoke compared to the fire wood that is being used today - the existing
one is wet, creates a lot of smoke that irritates the eyes.
3. The high density of Artificial Fire Wood brings to a slow burn and slow wear away. This
Adds to the economical aspects of the material.
4. The high density creates the concentration of heat and adds to the effectiveness of the
Product.
5 . Additional to sawdust you can use chopped wood branch and leaf.
Sincerely
Arie Cohen
Consultant
+ 972 52 43 80 479 Israel
I spent the last 12 years building industry in Nigeria during which I invested about three years in researching a way to create artificial fire wood. The idea was to slow the massive damage that is done to the forests which are being cut in order to be used as fire wood.
In addition, I found a way to reduce the environmental pollution caused by the saw dust created by hundreds of saw mills. The saw dust is not properly treated and therefore left on sight. The saw dust, combined with sea water ( the saw mills in Lagos, are located on the Laguna as in many other areas in Nigeria) forms a perfect bedding for the malaria mosquitoes and other bacteria that cause harm to human beings.
One of the ways to get reed of the saw dust hills, is by burning them. This also causes an additional environmental problem.
In the Nigerian rural areas, along the road, beside the agricultural farms, one may find, heaps of Cassava peels. The farmers are used to peel the Cassava on sight, before processing or marketing the potato.
In my research I found that by combining the two byproducts, a third useful product can be created -The Artificial Fire Wood.
The artificial fire wood, substitutes the use of real wood thus, contributing to slowing the process of deforestation. This together with the other advantages motioned above, adds to the value of the new product.
It is important to mention:
* The African people appreciate the smoked taste caused by cooking with fire woods.
* There are differed kinds of saw dust from different types of woods, shape and size. The
Research encompasses a wide range of practical solutions.
* The research gives a great deal of attention to the components of the Cassava peels and
Ways of manufacturing it as safe, environmentally friendly glue.
The economical & social advantages of Artificial Fire Wood
1. It can be easily produced by individuals - there is no need for a special facility or machinery.
It asks for a very low initial investment.
2. The raw materials are available at no to low cost.
3. It is an opportunity for creating small businesses.
4. Medium businesses can be created by using a very simple machine that was invented for
This purpose. The machine can be manufactured locally in existing small workshops.
5. The artificial fire wood can be exported to refugee caps and for heating purposes in
Cold countries.
The technical features of Artificial Fire Wood
The product was distributed to local bakeries and restaurants for testing. The results and reactions were beyond satisfaction.
1. The product behaves like charcoal. It turns red while being burnt.
2. There is very little smoke compared to the fire wood that is being used today - the existing
one is wet, creates a lot of smoke that irritates the eyes.
3. The high density of Artificial Fire Wood brings to a slow burn and slow wear away. This
Adds to the economical aspects of the material.
4. The high density creates the concentration of heat and adds to the effectiveness of the
Product.
5 . Additional to sawdust you can use chopped wood branch and leaf.
Sincerely
Arie Cohen
Consultant
+ 972 52 43 80 479 Israel
I spent the last 12 years building industry in Nigeria
