[Stoves] banana peels

[rajan_jiby at dataone.in]

Dear All,

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> Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 10:56:16 +0000
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> Moving on slightly; does anyone know what the chemistry of banana skins is
> that they fail to suprort flaming combustion even when dry?
>
> AJH
>

Same is the case with certain husks ( like coconut husk ) - ie. they do not 
give a flaming combustion on their own.

But when mixed with other dry fuels the combination works really well.

Regards,

Rajan