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

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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)

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The graph of in Wood Mass at different times.

Bamboo MassPort JacksonBlue Gum Mass

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Thank you!