NIRs for Energy Prediction of Wood for Coal Production - Teddy Diogo Rios Terra

The aim of this work was to study the viability of Sclerolobium paniculatum Vogel and Qualea grandiflora Mart wood for making charcoal with characteristics favourable for use in the steel industry. Seven trees of each species from the cerrado sensu strictu were used, from which 5 cm thick discs were removed at the base of the trunk of each individual, which was felled at ground level. Test specimens measuring 2.0 x 2.0 x 5.0 cm were taken from each disc, in the outer, middle and central portions...