Eskom Science Expo Alien Charcoal
AIM• The aim of this project is to turn alien
plants (wood) into charcoal which could help to reduce the alien plants from our natural environment, at the same time benefiting societies and create career opportunities and subsistence.
Making Charcoal
Making Charcoal
Testing the Energy released
Results
Bamboo Port jackson Blue Gum 0
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The Graph of the Average Energy temperature and Mass in different type of wood
Av. Energy(kJ/g)Av. Mass before(g)Av. Mass after(g)Av. Temp Bef.(°C)Av. Temp Aft.(°C)
Diff. Alien Wood Type
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Initial Time
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The graph of in Wood Mass at different times.
Bamboo MassPort JacksonBlue Gum Mass
Wood Type
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s(kg
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Thank you!