Thermal capability of used coffee grounds and isocyanate composite board/
John Andrew R. Delantar, Austin N. Fajardo, Chris John R. Ortega, Earl Stiephen C. Patimo, John Michael L. Sandoval, and Xiedrick J. Sibonga.--
- ix, 93pages: 29cm.
Bachelor's thesis
College of Industrial Technology.--
Includes bibliographic references and index.
Energy consumption is a major concern for many countries, especially those with large populations and high rates of economic development. In recent years, global energy consumption has been increasing at a rapid pace. In 2018, the average growth rate was around 2.3 percent, nearly twice as high as in 2010. This increase in energy consumption has had a significant impact on the environment and climate change. It has also led to a rise in the cost of energy for consumers. To address this issue, governments and businesses need to work together to find ways to reduce energy consumption. One way to do this is to use a more composite board, which is made from recycled materials. Composite board is a strong and durable material that can be used in place of traditional wood or plastic products. It is also more affordable than other materials, making it a good option for consumers who are looking for an affordable and sustainable alternative. By using more composite boards we can help to reduce energy consumption and protect the environment. The researchers have developed a composite board that uses coffee grounds as raw material and isocyanate acting as a binder. The boards were all produced using four (4) mix ratios including 97:3, 95:5, 93:7, and 91:9. Coffee Grounds: Isocyanate with a target of 0.8g. All composite coffee grounds have been pre-treated to reduce its oil content then underwent sun drying and placed into a 30cmx30cmx1.2cm mold, hot pressed, cured for three days, and trimmed. The composite boards undergo physical and mechanical tests under the Philippine National Standard (PNS). The tests conducted for physical properties were the Water Absorption Test and Thickness Swelling Test, and for mechanical properties, Face Screw Holding Test, and Internal Bond Test. Test results showed that all mix designs did not meet the requirement of PNS 230:1989 Type 150. And Thermal Conductivity under the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM C518-15)