Coconut as Activated Fiber Muffler Filter

Valenzuela City Science High School A. Marcelo St. , Dalandanan, Valenzuela City The use of coco palm Shells (Cocos Nucifera mesocarp) As Green Activated Carbon Fiber For damper Air Filter Group Members De Leon, Glenn Patrick C. Enmil Jr. , Rolando Manuel P. Santos-Diaz, Zoe Marie C. Suyat, Pauline Jirah A. Submitted to Mr. Albert Tolentino Date Submitted Aug. 10, 2011 Chapter 1 Introduction Statement of the Problem A. General caper 1. How could we use coco palm shells to come up to an excited carbon fiber? B. Specific problem 1.What would be the duration of transforming the coco palm shells to be spark off carbon? 2. How ass spark carbon fiber help to filter send out in vehicle muffler? 3. What be the benefits and uses of the possible outcome of the look into? guess A. Alternative Hypothesis coco palm shells atomic number 18 fitted to sire set off carbon fiber for muffler air filter. B. Null Hypothesis Coconut shells cannot produce activated carbon fiber for muffler air filter. telescope and Limitations The study allow determine the feasibility of coconut shells in devising activated carbon fiber for muffler air filter.This research includes the textiles and methods that will be used. It excessively contains the significance of the study and the possible uses of the outcome or result to help our purlieu. This study has also its own limitations, such(prenominal) that the materials are within the connection and the processes will be conducted under the supervision of the research team and the investigatory project adviser. Significance of the Study This study is in general composed of natural materials like the coconut shells used to make activated carbon fiber.Green activated carbon is very helpful and environment friendly because it can help to cleanse and reduce the pollution in the air produced by vehicle muffler. The product of the study will also use less expensive materials so that it will be cheaper than new(prenominal) muffler air filter. This study will also help the community to lessen the air pollution and provide a cleaner air to sustain life. The possible outcome will be assured to be eco-friendly and able to help nature. Chapter 2 Review of Related Literature The coconut palm (Cocos Nucifera) is a member of the family Arecacae (palm family).This are commonly found on tropics and it is known for its great versatility as seen in the many domestic, mercantile and industrial uses of its different parts. Its endosperm is known as the edible flesh of the coconut, when modify it is called copra and its mesocarp is known as the coconut shell. The coconut thrives on sandy soils and is exceedingly tolerant of salinity. It prefers areas with abundant sunlight and regular rainfall (150 cm-250 cm annually). Coconut also need high humidity (70%-80%) for optimum offshoot. Optimum fruit is with a mean annual temperate of 27?C (81? F) and growth is reduced below 21? C (70? F). Coconut shells is an appropriate reserve in making an activated carbon because of its absorbent properties. Activated carbon, or activated brown coal grey, that has been processed to make extremely porous and thus to deliver s very large surface area for absorption. The process of activated carbon generation begins with the selection of a crude(a) carbon source. These sources are selected based on design specifications since different raw sources will produce activated carbon with different properties.Some of the more common raw sources include wood, sawdust,lignite,peat, coal, coconut shells, and petroleum residues. Related Studies The research team generally choose the topic because of the abundant resources within the community, and resources are one of the most important factors to consider forrader conducting a research or study. The proponents were able to found out that there are a lot of studies before that is related to the one presented now. Chapter 3 Methodology Materials Quantity Name of material 3 kg Coconut shell 1 liter water system 1 pc Oven 1 pc Burning sink 2 pc Plastic pail pc Draining stray or Strainer 1 pc blender 2 pc Zipper bags 25% concentrated response Calcium chloride (CaC12) and Zinc chloride (Zn C12) Procedure First social function to do is to keep all the required materials ready for making activated charcoal coconut shells (without meat), yearning sink, oven, 25 percent concentrated solution of calcium chloride (CaCl2) or zinc chloride (ZnCl2), sterilized water, tensile pail, spilling tray, hurry bags and blender.Before starting the procedure, strip off coconut shells, w change soundly with clean water and allow them to dry completely. If drying is not done properly, they whitethorn be difficult to burn. Add the dried coconut shells in the burning sink by adjusting the temperature to about 600 900 degrees Fahrenheit. Maintain the recommended temperature range and burn always for about 4 ? hours or until the coconut shells turn into ash. For safe handling, see the ash until it cools down. by and by the ash has cooled down, carefully take out the ash from the sink and transfer it into a clean plastic pail.Then, pour the 25 percent concentrated solution of calcium chloride or zinc chloride into the plastic pail. The amount of calcium chloride or zinc chloride solution should be such that the ash is soaked completely into the solution. Cover the pail with a palpebra and leave for 20 24 hours. During this process, the chemicals are impregnated into the ash, after which further manipulation will transform the ash into activated charcoal. The next step is removing the charcoal from the chemical solution and transferring it into a draining tray. Allow solution to drain for about 1 hour.For removal of any trace chemicals from the charcoal, wash and wash off repeatedly with sterilized water. Thorough washing is essential in found to get rid of the chemical solution, which is one of the most common problems in the making of act ivated charcoal by chemical activation procedure. aft(prenominal) washing, keep the charcoal in the tray for draining water. Following this, transfer the charcoal into an oven, setting the temperature to about 215 230 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for about 3 hours. After baking, remove the activated charcoal from the oven and crush it with the help of a blender.