Scope and Delimitations
Scope and Delimitations
Scope and Delimitations
of bamboos (Bambusa blumeana) of different maturity based on the age range (3-4 years, 5-6 years
and 7 up). Such ranges in years were chosen for bamboo matures in 4-8 years (Jiang, 2004) and
according to Biswas, A. (2012), it takes 3-4 years for bamboo culms to reach adequate height and
weight for commercial production of vinegar and charcoal. Three trials per age range will be done
to ensure accuracy and precision of results. The chemical characterization will be based on pH and
acetic acid concentration while the physical observation will be based on odor and appearance of
raw vinegar. According to Tatsuo Ohira (2012), the principal components of acid liquid and
bamboo vinegar are acidic substances; of these substances, acetic acid is the most abundant hence,
only acetic acid component of vinegar will be tested for %concentration.
Research Framework
Reference:
Biswas, A. (2012) Design and experimental analysis of condenser for the production of
bamboo vinegar. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of
Technology Guwahati, Bangalore, India. International Journal of Applied Research
in Mechanical Engineering (IJARME) ISSN: 2231 5950, Vol-2, Iss-2, 2012. P. 79
Topic Plan
Construction of Furnace
Preparation of Raw
Materials
Pyrolysis
Collection of Vinegar
Data Analysis
Study Defense
Bamboo Maturity pH
3-4 years Acetic acid concentration
5-6 years Odor & Appearance
7 & up %Yield