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    COCO-ETHANOL PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT

    (A SUB-PROJECT UNDER COCONUT BIOMASS PROJECT)

    Melencion1, N.J. and L.J Penamora

    2

    Timber Utilization DivisionPCA-Zamboanga Research Center

    San Ramon, Zamboanga City

    Period Covered: January 1, 2011 to June 9, 2011

    ExecutiveSummaryThe Coconut-Based Ethanol Project (CocoEthanol) was conceptualized to adapt and

    fine tune existing ethanol production technologies. In the process, it is envisioned that newer

    technologies suited to Philippine conditions will be generated to help utilize every available

    coconut-based feedstocks for bioethanol production. It was first proposed in 2009 but was

    funded only in the late December of last year. It was tucked as a sub-project under the

    Coconut-based Biomass Utilization Project.

    Coco-ethanol project is designed to be implemented in two stages due to the huge

    project cost (P10-20M) required in establishing a laboratory capable of doing researches on

    lignocellulosic ethanol. The first stage of the project involves the use of simple equipmentand easy fermentable feedstock sugars from inflorescences of coconut, sugar palm

    (Arenga pinnata/cabo negro/kaong/kalong-kaleng), and pugahan (Karyota urens). A

    proposal along this line entitled Enzymatic bioethanol production from toddies of different

    coconut cultivars was reviewed and approved by the Project Review Committee and

    subsequently endorsed by the then PCA Administrator Oscar Garin to the DA-Biotechnology

    Unit for possible funding last July 15, 2010. The proposal, however, did not get the funding it

    sought. Likewise, fermentable sugars from tubers that can be grown as coconut intercrops

    will also be evaluated in the first phase of the project. These tubers include ube (Dioscorea

    alata), camote (Impomoea batatas), cassava (Manihot eculenta), and yakon (Smallanthus

    sonchitolius). Second stage calls for specialized (and costlier) equipment and chemicals for

    the biological handling/treatments required to reduce cellulose and hemicelluloses in

    coconut biomass (leaves, stem, husks, and other plant materials generated in coconut

    cultivation) into simple sugars for subsequent fermentation and distillation.

    _______1Science Research Specialist II;

    2Division Chief III

    Republic of the PhilippinesPhilippine Coconut AuthorityZamboanga Research CenterSan Ramon, Zamboanga City 7000P.O. Box 356 Tel/Fax No. 062 982

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    To date, the preparation and furnishing of a basic laboratory is almost complete. A

    simple pot still/reflux distiller was also fabricated locally as no equipment outlay was

    released for the said project. The successful fabrication and testing of the PCA-ZRC distiller

    enables the project to conduct fermentation trials as we can now separate ethanol from the

    fermented brew. Estimated manufacturing cost of the said distiller is about P10,000 to

    P15,000.

    The PCA-ZRC Distiller was first tested last April 28, 2011 using tuba from coconut.

    The distillation rate is about 20.58mL of ethanol per minute or roughly 1.2L per hour.

    Distillate purity ranges from 50 (faster heating) to 75% (slower heating) ethanol by volume

    depending on how fast heat was supplied per unit time during the distillation process.

    Redistillation using the same still increases the ethanol concentration to 90% by volume.

    Fuel-grade or anhydrous ethanol, however, requires 99% purity. No matter how many times

    re-distillation is repeated, however, can produce ethanol beyond 95-96% purity as water

    molecules form an azeotrophic bonds with ethanol molecules. Nevertheless, to bring ethanol

    purity closer to fuel grade standards, a still capable of producing 95% ethanol purity is

    currently being constructed. The remaining 5% water can be removed using molecular

    sieves like zeolite 3A.

    Pressing problems encountered are the inability to purchase vital equipment due to

    the lack of allocation for equipment outlay and the delay of the release of the 2010 fund

    balance (P465,000) together with the promised 1M funding support for 2011 Biomass

    Project budget from AFMA-RDEB.

    In as much as the project is already in the second semester, assistance in facilitating

    the release of much delayed funds (including capital outlay allocation) is humbly requested.

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    Introduction

    The Coconut-Based Ethanol Project (CocoEthanol) was conceptualized to

    adapt and fine tune existing ethanol production technologies. In the process, it is

    envisioned that newer technologies suited to Philippine conditions will be generated

    to help utilize every available coconut-based feedstocks for bioethanol production.

    The project was first proposed in 2009 with the aim of helping farmers improve their

    income and at the same time complementing the Biofuels program of the

    government. Unfortunately, the original proposal Biofuels production from coconut

    lignocellulosic biomass which calls for the use of 2nd generation bioethanol

    technology i.e., using sugars derived from lignocellulosic materials from plants to

    produce ethanol failed to get any funding support either from PCA or from other

    funding institutions. Later on, the said proposal was revised and scaled down to use

    first generation ethanol production technologies which are simpler and more

    importantly, less costly to produce. Although the modified proposal Enzymatic

    Bioethanol Production from Toddies of Different Coconut Cultivars passed the

    PCAs Project Review Committee (PRC) and was subsequently endorsed for funding

    consideration by the then PCA Administrator Garin to the DA Biotech Program, the

    revised proposal was also unsuccessful in soliciting the much needed funding

    support. It was only in the late December of 2010 when CocoEthanol Project finally

    got funded internally under AFMA-RDEB funds.

    The present CocoEthanol Project is designed to be implemented in two

    ladder-like phases to suit with the increasing cost of equipment outlay and the

    complexity of the production processes as the Project progresses from one phase to

    the other. Laboratory wares, equipment, labor and technical skills generated from the

    first phase will be used in the succeeding phase, thus saving valuable resources in

    the process.

    Phase 1. First Generation Ethanol Technology Production

    The first phase is the production ethanol using age-old first

    generation ethanol (sugar/starch-based) technologies. Fermentable

    sugars will come from coconut toddies harvested using the

    sequential coconut-toddy-nut production (SCNTP) technology so as

    not to affect the nut production.

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    A related study entitled Collection and Establishment of

    Energy Crops Cultivated With Coconuts for Ethanol

    Production is also being prepared to complement this project.

    Based on literature review, the most promising energy crop

    that can be cultivated with coconut is sugar palm (Arenga pinnata)

    locally known as cabo negro, kaong, or kalong-kaling. Cabo negro

    is reported to be a very good source of very sweet and copious

    inflorescence sap. It is reported to produce 4.3L per day per spathe

    (as opposed to ~2L/day for coconut) of very sweet sap which if

    fermented has the potential to produce 40,000L of ethanol/hectare

    per year. Other energy crops like petroleum nut tree, yakon,

    cassava, etc. will likewise be evaluated for its suitability as intercrop

    with coconuts.

    Phase 2. Second Generation Ethanol Technology Production.

    The second phase of this project calls for the use of second

    generation ethanol technologies. Feedstocks to be used are

    coconut biomass like fronds, dread leaves, husks, and shell.

    Enzymes, acids and their combination will be used to hydrolyze this

    biomass into monomeric sugar which in turn fermented into ethanol

    using different fungi and bacteria.

    Present Status

    1. Laboratory Establishment

    The repainting and refurnishing of the former VLCP laboratory is now

    90% finished. It will soon serve as the CocoEthanol/Biomass Laboratory. Despite

    the lacked of equipment outlay, we managed to fabricate one of the key

    equipment for ethanol production ethanol distiller or still. This development

    enables the project to do fermentation trials as we can now indirectly measure

    the outcome of a particular fermentation trial by way of determining ethanol

    recovery.

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    1.1. The PCA-ZRC Dist il ler

    The PCA-ZRC Distiller (Photo 1) was fabricated based on a common

    pot still/reflux design often used in moonshine alcohol production. It is easy to

    maintain, relatively simple to use, and cost only between P10,000- P15,000. It

    can be heated with any heat source including farm residues. The PCA-ZRC

    distiller was first tested last April 28, 2011 using tuba from coconut. The

    distillation rate is about 20.58mL of ethanol per minute or roughly 1.2L of ethanol

    per hour. Made from stainless-steel and copper, this equipment can produce both

    food grade and fuel grade ethanol (with further refluxing/stripping of the first

    distillate to increase ethanol purity). Depending on how fast it is heated (amount

    of heat supplied per unit time), PCA-ZRC Distillers ethanol purity ranges from 50

    % (faster heating) to 75% (slower heating) ethanol by volume. Re-distillation will

    increase ethanol purity to 90%, 9-10% short of the required purity for fuel grade

    ethanol. A better still (Photo 2) that can produces ethanol with 95% purity is

    under construction. It based on the Warren still design similar to the one

    proposed by the Samar Coco/Nipa Ethanol Project. It may become operational in

    two weeks time. The remaining 5% water will be removed using molecular sieve

    zeolite 3A.

    Photo 1. PCA-ZRC portable distiller using LPG and firewood asfuel respectively.

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    2. Financial Aspects

    Only P465,000 of the approved P930,000 AFMA-RDEB 2010 fund

    allocation for Coconut Biomass Project was released in December 22, 2010

    (Attachment 1). No equipment outlay, however, was included in the said fund

    release. Thus, it was apparent even from the start that purchases of needed

    equipment will become a problem. Nevertheless, the process of purchasing

    laboratory supplies was immediately started last January 2011. It took 3 months

    for the purchasing unit of PCA-ZRC to produce the first supplies purchased. As of

    June 6, 2011 the remaining fund balance is P244, 906.44 (Attachment 2) after

    the purchase of several laboratory supplies and the hiring of two personnel to

    help in the project.

    The current balance for supplies (expense codes 760 & 765) is P95,000.

    This amount, however, is not enough to cover the on-going purchases like

    chemicals (approximately P143,000), other laboratory supplies for the

    construction of still, and the supplies-to-equipment swap arrangement

    (approximately P50,000) with Breeding and Genetics Division.

    The project is likely to run out of funds in the midst of its preparation if no

    additional funds will be released sooner. May we therefore request assistance in

    facilitating the release of the remaining P465,000 fund allocation for 2010 and the

    promised one million pesos (1M) fund allocation for 2011 under the AFMA funds.

    Photo 2. Warren still.

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    3. Toddy Supply

    At present, 10 coconut palms are being toddy-tapped by a hired toddy-

    tapper to supply the necessary feedstock for ethanol production. The hired

    toddy-tapper has been instructed to use SCNTP technology. When chemical

    supplies arrive, experiments will be conducted to improve the sugar-to-ethanol

    conversion efficiency in coconut sap like the use of sodium metabisulfite to

    prevent spontaneous fermentation during collection and the introduction of

    Saccharomyces cerevisiaein the collected coconut sap.

    As supplementary source of sweet toddy,

    several Cabo negro palms inside the Center were

    identified for toddy-tapping. Cabo negro

    inflorescences produces large amount of sweet sap

    (900 1600 liters/tree/year with sugar content of 15-

    20%), and if fermented, about 40, 000 liters

    bioethanol per hectare per year can be produced

    (Widodo, Elita, and Asari, 2010).

    Photo 4. Sugar palm bunches are being harvested for seed production (inside PCA-ZRC).

    Cabo negro tolerates low lighting conditions and may be a good intercrop

    under coconuts. To evaluate its feasibility, a total of 500 cabo negro wildlings

    (Photo 5, left side) and were put in polybags at the nursery last April, 2010. High

    mortality rates, however, were observed after 2 months in the nursery (Photo 5,

    right side). Transplanting stress and fungi infestation were speculated to be the

    Photo3.Cabonegroinflorescencesap.

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    Photo 6. Vino de Coco (70 Proof).

    cause of high mortality rate. To avoid such problem, matured cabo negro seeds

    were collected and will soon be germinated directly in prepared polybags.

    Photo 5. Transplanted sugar palm wildlings polybagged for nursery care, newly

    transplanted (left) and after 2 months (right).

    4. CocoEthanol Application Studies

    4.1. Economics

    Recovery rate of ethanol from tuba (1 day-old) is about 9% i.e., 1.4L of

    cocoethanol (50% ethanol by volume) from 15 liters of tuba. If the cost of tuba is P6.25/L

    (P25/gal), the cost of ethanol produce is P92 /L (including P35 LPG cost) or P67/L if the

    fuel cost is neglected (ordinary firewood). The production price is still high at this point.

    However, with further refinement of the equipment, procedures (collection, fermentation,

    and distillation), the cost of production may still be lowered.

    4.2 Vino de Coco

    One of the possible and probably the most profitable

    use of ethanol is alcoholic beverage as evidenced by the

    thriving industry in Quezon and Laguna provinces.

    The feasibility of using ethanol produced from

    distilling tuba was demonstrated by diluting it with distilled

    water to 35% ethanol by volume (70 Proof). The resulting

    alcoholic beverage was initially daubed as Vino de Coco.

    Based on computations in section 4.1, one liter of 50% (priced

    at P67/L) will become 1.428L of 35% ethanol by volume when

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    Photo 7. Ethanol being tested askerosene substitute.

    Photo 8. Coconutwater(~23%fermentablesugar)from

    maturedcoconutscollectedforfermentationand subsequentdistillationatPCAZRC.

    diluted. Rough estimates of the production price of Vino de Coco is P46.92/L (excluding

    bottling and overhead costs)

    4.3 Other uses

    Preparations are being undertaken to test the use of

    CocoEthanol on various household fuel requirements. These

    include the use of cocoethanol to substitute kerosene in

    petromax and kerosene stoves. Initial trials using hydrous

    ethanol (90% ethanol by volume) encountered problems of

    lack of appropriate heat to cause the mantle to glow in the

    case of petromax and uneven flame in the kerosene stove.

    Additional trials will be conducted once we can

    produce anhydrous ethanol. Likewise, several blend ratios with

    kerosene will also be tested in the future.

    5. Exploration of other sources of ethanol

    5.1 Ethanol from Cocowater

    The feasibility of producing ethanol from coconut water was evaluated upon the

    suggestion of Mr. Bonifacio B. Pangahas, Chairman of PRC when he visited the Center

    last week.

    Coconut water was collected from

    mature coconuts. Mother liquor or natural

    tuba yeast cells were collected from 1-day

    old tuba that settles at the bottom of the

    container. Incorporation of tungog(tangal)

    and pH adjustment were the additional

    treatments used.

    As expected, only a small amount

    of ethanol can be recovered from fermented

    coconut water, ranging from 0.43% to

    0.98% (Table 1). These results are consistent with the theoretical ethanol potential of

    coconut water of roughly 1.28% (one half of the total fermentable sugar present). Total

    sugars in coconut water from mature nuts averages only about 2.56% (Banzon and

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    Amount Fermentation ETOH

    Fermented Time(days) mL (%) Purity1 15L 1 w/tungog,pHadjtdto4.3 66 0.43 nottested*2 15L 2 WITHOUTTungog 120 0.77 nottested*3 15L 2 with25gtungog 150 0.98 nottested*3 15L 2 with25gtungog 130 0.84

    nottested

    *

    3 15L 3 with25gtungog 116 0.68 nottested*

    TrialETOHRecovery

    Treatments

    Velasco 1982 citing Sison, 1977). The difference of 0.30 (a very small amount) between

    the theoretical and actual recovery values can be attributed to the incomplete

    fermentation of available sugars and the losses during distillation. Adding molasses or

    concentrating the sugar content in coconut water by reverse osmosis was proposed by

    Banzon and Velasco (1982). However, such processes require additional cost and the

    resulting product may not be worth the effort and the money invested.

    Table 1. Preliminary trials on the potential of coconut water from matured nuts as a feedstock forethanol production.

    *not enough samples to test purity of distillates using existing hydrometer.

    6. Future Plans And Proposals Related To CocoEthanol Project

    6.1 Pilot testing of a village-level cocoethanol production system

    A proposal is being prepared to request the assistance of PCA to pilot

    test a village-level cocoethanol production system in selected coconut cluster

    communities in the country (Cartoon 1). Under this proposed scheme, several

    PCA-ZRC distilling apparatus will be distributed to coconut farmers at a cost

    (subsidized price or soft loan scheme with ethanol produced as payment).

    Redistillation/ethanol drying to anhydrous ethanol (99% purity) will be done at the

    barangay buying station. Selling of anhydrous or fuel-grade ethanol to oil

    companies or to local buyers will be the responsibility of each cluster with the

    assistance of PCA.

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    Farmer4Tuba

    production

    &

    Distillationto75%

    Ethanolbyvolume

    Farmer3Tuba

    production

    &

    Distillationto75%

    Ethanolbyvolume

    Farmer1Tubaproduction&

    Distillationto75%

    Ethanolbyvolume

    BarangaySCFOEthanol

    BuyingStation(Redistillationto

    99%ethanolby

    volume)

    Farmer5Tubaproduction

    &Distillationto

    75%Ethanolby

    volume

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    75%Ethanolby

    volume

    BUYERAnhydrous/Fuel

    GradeEthanol

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    volume

    Cartoon 1. Proposed CocoEthanol village-level production system.

    6.2. Exploration of other Energy Crops

    6.2.1 Collection and Establishment of Energy Crops Cultivated With Coconutsfor Bioethanol Production

    Preliminary preparations were undertaken to establish a collection of

    energy crops that can be cultivated with coconuts in order to quickly evaluate its

    potential and to produce proof-of-concept often required by funding institutions.

    6.2.1.1Sugar palm/Cabo negro (Arenga pinnata)

    Cabo negro palm is endemic to the Philippines and in other countries in

    Southeast Asia. Agroforestry database (Orwa et al.2009) describes cabo negro

    as a monoecious palm (separate male and female flowers) with solitary,

    unbranched trunk (30-40cm in diameter). Its height reaches to about 15-20m. Its

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    leaves are pinnate, and leaf sheaths with numerous black hairs cover the stem.

    Flowering occurs as early as 5-6 years to as late as 10-12 years old, starting from

    the top and ends near the base of the trunk. The flowering stage covers a 4-6

    year period. Cabo negro reaches maturity at 15 years old. Although rarely

    cultivated, immature fruits are harvested from the wild for its seeds and

    processed for culinary condiments known as kaong. It is classified as non-timber

    forest products and is sporadically found in clusters along riverbanks and in log-

    over areas.

    6.2.1.2 Petroleum nut tree or Hanga (Pittosporum resineferum)

    Arrangement has been made for the Department of Agriculture - La Paz

    Experiment Station in La Paz, Zamboanga City for them to provide PCA-ZRC with

    grafted Petroleum nut tree at P15 piece (Photo 9).

    Photo 9. Petroleum nut tree or Hanga (Pittosporum resineferum)at DA Experimental Station, La Paz, Zamboanga City.

    6.2.1.3 Ycon (Smallanthus sochitolius)

    Ycon (Smallanthus sochitolius) is an exotic plant from Peru. It produces

    tuber roots that have a lot of stored sugars which can be fermented to ethanol.

    Arrangement has been made for a joint study with DA La Paz Experimental

    Station to plant yacon under coconuts (Photo 10).

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    Photo 10. Ycon (Smallanthus sochitolius) at the DAExperimental Station, La Paz, Zamboanga City.

    7. Cocoweek 2011 and 1stPhilippine Biofuels Conference

    We intend to showcase a simple ethanol distillation set-up using tuba as

    feedstock in the coming Cocoweek 2011 and, if possible, at the 1 st Biofuels

    Conference in August of 2011.

    8. Literature Cited

    Banzon, J.A. and J.R. Velasco. 1982. Coconut. Production and Utilization.Philippine Coconut Research and Development Foundation, Inc.(PCRDF). Amber Avenue, Pasig, Metro Manila.

    Elberson, W and Oyen, L. 2010. Sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) Potential of sugarpalm for bio-ethanol production. Translated from Nieuwe grondstoffenvoor biobrandstoffen alternatieve 1e generatie energiegewassen.FACT Foundation. Wageningen University

    Orwa C, Mutua A , Kindt R , Jamnadass R, Simons A. 2009. AgroforestryDatabase: a tree reference and selection guide version 4.0(http://www.worldagroforestry.org/af/treedb/)

    WidodoT.W., Elita R., and A. Asari . 2010. Sugar Palm (Arenga pinnataMerr)Plantation for Bioethanol Production, Sustainable

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    Attachment 1

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    Attachment 2

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    PROPOSED BUDGET

    Program Title: Biofuel production from coconut lignocellusic biomass

    Project Title: Utilization of Coconut Lignocellulosic Biomass For Bioethanol Production. Phase 1. Coconut toddy and starch-based ethanol.

    Acc ount

    Code June July August September October November

    I. Personal Services

    A. Direct Cost

    1. Salaries

    2. Wages

    Laboratory Aid @ P300/day 795 6,600.00 6,600.00 6,600.00 6,600.00 6,600.00 6,600.00

    General Services 795 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00

    II. Maintenance and Operating Expenses

    A. Direct Cost

    1. Traveling ExpenseLocal 751 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00

    2. Supplies and Materials

    Office Supplies 755 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00

    Laboratory Supplies 760-2 500,000.00

    760-3 500,000.00

    Telephone - Mobile 773 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

    Postage and Deliveries 771 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

    4. Training and Seminar 753 50,000.00

    5. Membership Dues 778 30,000.00

    6. Publication 780 50,000.00

    7. Meetings and Conferences 969-3 20,000.00

    8. Magazine and subscriptions 786 25,000.00

    Sub-total

    3. Communication

    Grand Total

    Monthly

    Salary

    Attachment 3

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    Attachment 4

    Work and Financial Plans for 2011

    Coconut Biomass Utilization

    Work and Financial Plan for 2011

    PROGRAM/PROJECT/

    ACTIVITIES

    Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

    A. Biofu el/Bio -energ y

    Development

    Repair of VLCP bldg for

    bioethanol laboraory use

    1set

    Lab glasswares and

    laboratory equipment

    1 set

    Distilling Apparatus 1 unit each

    Fermentation vat 1 unit

    Ethanol fermentation trials

    Established toddy and

    starch based

    fermentation/distillation

    Fermentation/d

    istillation

    proces

    1 protocol

    developed

    Development of low-emission

    and low cost biomass charcoal

    kiln for small farms and villages

    Low-emission biomass

    charcoal kiln

    Design and

    construction

    of kiln

    Design and

    construction of

    kiln

    Design and

    construction of

    kiln

    Testing of

    charcoal kiln

    1kiln

    constructed/

    established

    50

    Emission test apparatus/ Acquisition of

    test

    apparatus

    Acquisition of test

    apparatus

    Testing of

    emission

    apparatus

    Methods of

    test on

    emission

    establsihed

    Emission test

    apparatus

    acquired and

    tested

    100

    Data on coco-biomass

    charcoal emission

    Emission

    Testing/data

    gathering

    Emission

    Testing/data

    gathering

    Emmission

    gases

    characterized

    50

    Solid Bio -fuel: Charcoal and

    briquette, activated carbon from

    coconut biomass studies

    Production of charocal

    and briquette, activated

    carbon manufacture for

    revenue generation

    Design of

    charcoal kiln

    and

    briquetting

    machine

    Construction of

    charcoal kiln and

    briquetting

    machine

    Charcoal and

    briquette,

    activated

    carbon

    manufacture

    /testing

    Charcoal and

    briquette,

    activated

    carbon

    manufacture

    /testing

    1

    Recommendati

    on for revenue

    generation 100

    Use of coir-basedbioengineering technologies for

    climate change mitigation

    Data on soil erosionrates in vulnerable areas

    where bioengering

    technologies are studied

    1 twinning,looming

    machines

    1 stichingmachine

    transferred from

    DRC

    Evaluation/analysis of data Performancereport/data on

    bioengineering

    technologies 250

    B. Biomass Composite

    Development

    Binderless composite piloting Pilot trials for

    Binderless boards

    Acquisition of

    hydraulic hot

    press

    Establishment

    of Pilot plant

    Pilot testing 1 Pilot plant

    established

    200

    CFB products enhancement Improved physical,

    mechanical properties of

    CFB

    Product

    improvement

    trials on weight

    and density

    Product

    improvement

    trials on weight

    and density

    Improvement

    on surface

    quality

    Improved at

    least 2

    properties of

    CFB

    50

    Coir-plastic composite

    Extruder, Hot press, coir-

    plastic composite

    manufacture

    Acquisition/install

    ation of

    equipment

    Acquisition/inst

    allation of

    equipment

    testing on

    manufacture of

    fiber-plastic

    compositeusing

    established

    Developed I

    technology on

    fiber-plastic

    composite

    150

    Paper and paperboard

    New products from

    coconut paper

    introduced and

    disseminated the

    technology

    Introduced

    new paper

    products and

    imrpoved

    paper-making

    facilities

    Production of

    paper and

    paperboard

    Production of

    paper and

    paperboard

    Production of

    paper and

    paperboard

    Conduct of

    training for

    technology

    dissemination

    50

    TOTAL 2,531

    Characteri zation of greenhouse

    gases emission from coconut

    biomass carbonization process

    Acquisition/Fabrication of Lab

    Equipment and machineries

    procurement of

    lab wares

    installation/

    testing of lab

    wares

    installation/

    testing of lab

    wares1581

    PROJECT TITLE: COCONUT-BASED BIOMASS UTILIZATION

    KEY RESULT AREA PERFORMANCE

    INDICATOR

    QUARTERLY TARGETS (CY 2011) TOTAL FOR

    THE YEAR

    2011

    BUDGET

    ALLOCATION

    (PhP'000)