The desiccated coconut (DC) industry is one of the major export oriented food processing industries in Sri Lanka. This paper discusses the production processes, types of fuel used, energy use

Planning and implementation of modernization programs for coconut base industries. Desiccated Coconut Industry: Improvement of hygienic conditions; Quality improvement; Improvement of processing facilities. Reduction of cost of production - Introduction of energy efficient systems such as coconut shell fired boilers, bio-fuel energy boilers

· PDF filewh1ch have occurred during its production. The structure of a range of desiccated coconut samples is compared. Materials and Methoas Samples of whole, fresh coconut were obtained from local sources after shipment from the Philippines. Desiccated coconut material was obtained directly from Sri Lanka and the Philippines and a total of eighteen samples was examined. These represented products from …

When the price of coconut oil rises, desiccated coconut prices will soon follow and vice versa, as they compete for the same raw material — raw coconut. The price of coconut oil is largely driven by price trends in other vegetable oil markets, in particular palm oil, due to the oil’s interchangeability. In addition, the price of crude oil can be a factor as vegetable oils are also used in renewable fuels.

Biomass briquettes are a biofuel substitute to coal and charcoal. Briquettes are mostly used in the developing world, where cooking fuels are not as easily available. There has been a move to the use of briquettes in the developed world, where they are used to heat industrial boilers in order to produce electricity from steam. The briquettes are cofired with coal in order to create the heat supplied to the …

17-06-2016· Thailand has around 216 000 ha under cultivation and is the ninth largest producer with 1.01 million tonnes coconut or about 2 percent of global production. Whole nuts, copra (dried coconut flesh), desiccated coconut, coconut oil, coconut milk and coir (coconut fibre) are internationally traded products whereas other products such as shell charcoal, coconut water and palm sugar are traded …

Coconut water is the clear liquid inside young coconuts As the fruit matures, the coconut water gradually is replaced by the coconut meat and air. A very young coconut has very little meat, and the meat is very tender, almost a gel. Coconut water has long been a popular drink It is naturally fat-free and low in food energy (16.7 calories or 70 kilojoules per 100 grams. tender coconut that is a thirst …

The desiccated coconut (DC) industry is one of the major export oriented food processing industries in Sri Lanka. This paper discusses the production processes, types of fuel used, energy use pattern and the overall specific thermal and electrical energy consumption in the DC sector. An analysis of the energy use highlights the inefficient processes and the key energy loss areas. Options for energy …