Abstract :
Efficient and effective field supplies are important in the operations
of soldiers in the field, especially for Kopasgat Soldiers (Rapid Troop
Corps) who are involved in military operations. An important aspect of the
field supplies is the fuel to cook the food and heat the water. The use of
wood as a traditional fuel is often inefficient and not environmentally
friendly.
This study aimed to identify the moisture content, ash content, and
combustion rate of Dutch teak wood powder and hazelnut shells used as
fuel with tapioca flour adhesive. This study used an experimental
approach. The three composition comparisons used were Briquette I with
20% Dutch teak wood powder : 70% hazelnut shell : 10% adhesive,
Briquette II with 30% Dutch teak wood powder : 60% hazelnut shell : 10%
adhesive and Briquettes III with 40% Dutch teak wood powder : 50%
hazelnut shell : 10% adhesive.
The results of this study indicated that the composition of
Briquettes I has the best moisture content value of 5,13% and the best
burning rate value of 0,0692 gr/minute, while the best ash content value
was in Briquettes III with 6,57%. The water content value in this study met
the briquette quality standard, while the ash content value that met the
briquette quality standard was briquette III, but this variation of briquette
can be used in field supplies for Kopasgat soldiers.