DOST Form 7

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR THE ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT

(Attach DOST Forms 6, 8, 9, 11, 12)

(1) Program Title:

Project Title: Production of bamboo pellets for sustainable and alternative source of energy
Project Leader/Gender: Anniver Ryan P. Lapuz/ Male
Agency: DOST-FPRDI
Address/Telephone/Fax/Email: Narra Rd., College, Laguna/5362377/5363630/anniverryan.lapuz@fprdi.dost.gov.ph

(2) Cooperating Agencies

CS First Green AIDI
(3) Site/s of Implementation (Barangay / Municipality / District / Province / Region / Country)
Base Station: Brgy. Batong, Malake, Los Baños, District II, Laguna Region IVA Philippines__________
Site/s of Implementation: Brgy. Batong, Malake, Los Baños, District II, Laguna Region IVA Philippines

(4) Project Duration (number of months) (5) Project Start Date (6) Project End Date
24 March 1, 2023 February 28, 2025

(7) Major Accomplishments

A. Actual accomplishment of the project (via-a-vis the objectives)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

OBJECTIVES TARGET ACTUAL PERCENTAGE (%)

FOR THE PERIOD CUMULATIVE (FROM START)
1. To determine the effect of 1. Collection of the six (6)  Collection of 6 out of 6 required 100% 100%
torrefaction/pyrolysis temperature bamboo species; bamboo species (≥10 poles each):
(240°C, 280°C, 320°C) and the 1. Tinik – 450 kg
residence time to the chlorine 2. Giant – 407 kg
and sulfur content of bamboo 3. Bayog – 201 kg
pellets; 4. Kiling – 193 kg
5. Bolo – 406 kg
6. Buho – 23 kg

2. Procurement of analytical  Received analytical balance &

balance, laboratory oven,
pelletizer, wood chipper, and
tube furnace for torrefaction
experiments;
laboratory oven (P.O. No.: 2023-
190)
 Received wood chipper, pelletizer,
and tube furnace (P.O. No.: 2023-
396)

3. Sample preparation which  Pulverized bamboo chips:

includes cutting of poles, 1. Tinik – 228 kg

2. To determine the effect of
residence time (30 min, 60 min,
90 min) to the chlorine and sulfur
drying, chipping, sieving, and
pelletizing;
4. Characterization of the
bamboo species in terms of
the fuel properties (fixed
carbon, volatile combustible
matter, moisture, ash content,
and heating value);
5. Conduct of torrefaction
experiments to determine the
effect of temperature to
chlorine and sulfur contents;
6. Sending of torrefied samples
for analysis to test centers.
1. Conduct of torrefaction
experiments to determine the
effect of residence time to
2. Giant – 137 kg
3. Bayog – 67 kg
4. Kiling – 65 kg
5. Bolo – 168 kg
6. Buho – 16 kg
 Sieved bamboo powders (passing
Mesh #60)
1. Tinik – 54 kg
2. Giant – 16 kg
3. Bayog – 21 kg
4. Kiling – 19 kg
5. Bolo – 6 kg
6. Buho – 11 kg
 Pelletized bamboo powders with the
right proportion of water and binder.
1. Tinik – 47.7 kg
2. Giant – 8 kg
3. Bayog – 4.8 kg
4. Kiling – 2.6 kg
5. Bolo – 3 kg
6. Buho – 1.8 kg
 Bamboo samples of Giant, Tinik,
Bayog, Kiling, Bolo, and Buho have
been analyzed in terms of the fuel
properties (fixed carbon, volatile
combustible matter, moisture, ash
content, and heating value).
 Torrefaction of Tinik bamboo pellets
at. 240°C, 280°C, & 320°C were
conducted.
 Torrefied bamboo pellets samples
were submitted to Intertek
Philippines for the analysis of sulfur
and chlorine content.
 Torrefaction of bamboo pellets. 100% 100%
Preliminary torrefaction experiments
on the effect of residence time at
 content of biomass pellets;
3. To optimize the process
conditions to determine the
lowest temperature and the
shortest residence time that can
reduce the Cl and S contents of
bamboo pellets to meet existing
wood pellet standards;
4. To produce and characterize
bamboo pellets from optimized
torrefied samples;
5. To conduct market validation with
CS First Green Agri-Industrial
Development, Inc. for piloting and
possible commercialization;
6. To assess the economic/financial
viability of bamboo pellet
production in the Philippines.
B. Catch-up Plan:
chlorine and sulfur content of
bamboo;
2. Characterization of the
torrefied bamboo species in
terms of the fuel properties
(fixed carbon, volatile
combustible matter, moisture,
ash content, and heating
value);
3. Sending of torrefied samples
for analysis to test centers.
1. Conduct optimization study
1. Production of bamboo pellets
1. Market validation with CS First
Green AIDI by preliminary
discussion on plotting and
commercialization.
1. Economic and financial viability
assessment
2. Preparation of Terminal Report
240°C (1-hr, 1.5-hr, & 2-hrs), 280°C
(1-hr, 1.5-hr, & 2-hrs), & 320°C (1-
hr, 1.5-hr, & 2-hrs) were conducted
for Tinik Bamboo.
 Performed and compared the
results of moisture analysis,
proximate analysis, heating value
analysis, and chlorine content (via
XRF analyzer) of torrefied (1-hr & 2-
hr torrefaction residence time) and
non-torrefied Tinik bamboo pellets.
Results of analysis for 1.5-hr
torrefaction residence time will be to
follow.
 Submitted torrefied bamboo pellets
at 240°C (1-hr, 1.5-hr, & 2-hrs),
280°C (1-hr, 1.5-hr, & 2-hrs), &
320°C (1-hr, 1.5-hr, & 2-hrs) of to
Intertek Philippines for sulfur and
chlorine content analysis.
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%
Analysis of the test results for the effect of temperature and residence time on the sulfur and content will be evaluated using response surface methodology at once. The optimum torrefaction
condition will be the basis for the production of other torrefied bamboo species. Close coordination and follow-ups with Intertek Philippines and FPRDI FAD are being organized.

C. Expected Outputs / 6Ps (Expected Outputs should be measurable.)

EXPECTED OUTPUTS ACTUAL OUTPUTS
Drafted journal article entitled, “Physico-chemical, and thermal properties of kauayan tinik (Bambusa spinosa)
Publish six (6) article in local
and its potential as torrefied fuel pellets for sustainable bioenergy production”. Journal article for the physico-
Publications journals or one (1) in an ISI
chemical, and thermal properties of Bayog (Dendrocalamus merrillianus), and physico-chemical, and thermal
Journal; 1 poster
properties of Giant Bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper) are in progress.
At least one (1) patent or utility
Patents/IP model; one (1) copyright Power point presentation is being finalized for the copyright application.
application
6 developed products (bamboo
Products pellet); 6 processes (one for each Produced six (6) bamboo pellets for Giant, Tinik, Bayog, Kiling, Bolo, and Buho Bamboo.
bamboo species)
Trained 1 OJT student from CDLB, and 3 OJT students from LSPU Sta Cruz in the whole process of biomass
pelletization. Seven (7) students from Los Baños National High School (LBNHS), were introduced to the
5 participants in a workshop
bamboo biomass pelletization process. An online technical seminar partnered with DOST Cavite with 92
People Services training; 5 OJTs
participants was conducted last February 22 featuring the “Biomass Pelletizer Technology” on bamboo. Engr.
Junio of CS First Green was oriented on the process of converting bamboo into pellets as well as its
torrefaction.
Linkage with the one (1) industry
Signed MOA with CS First Green AIDI to aid with the supply of bamboo poles needed in the study and for
Places and Partnerships and 1 university
future market validation for piloting and possible commercialization.
(8) Problems/Concerns:
Delay in the testing of bamboo samples due to the holding of the samples at the Thailand Customs. The samples were submitted to Intertek Philippines but was send to their counterpart at the
Intertek Thailand. The samples were submitted last February 23, 2024 and was released from the custom and arrived at Intertek Thailand on April 11, 2024.
(9) Suggested solutions to the above concerns
Close coordination and follow-ups with Intertek Philippines and FPRDI are being organized.
 DOST Form 6
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR THE SEMI-ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
(Attach DOST Forms 8, 11 and 12)

I. General Instruction: Submit through the DOST Project Management Information System (DPMIS),
http://dpmis.dost.gov.ph, this form together with the semi-annual progress report for each of the
whole program (if applicable) and component projects within one month at the end of each
semester of the program/project implementation. Attach DOST Form No. 8 (Semi-annual
Financial Report), DOST Form No. 11 (List of Personnel Involved), and DOST Form No. 12 (List
of Equipment Purchased including Property Acknowledgement Receipt (PAR)). Also, submit four
(4) printed copies of the report and its supporting documents. Use Arial font, 11 font size.
.
II. Operational Definition of Terms:
1. Title- the identification of the Program and the component project.

Program- refers to a group of interrelated or complementing S&T projects that require an interdisciplinary or
multidisciplinary approach to meet established goal(s) within a specific time frame.

Project- refers to the basic unit in the investigation of specific S&T problem/s with predetermined objective/s to
be accomplished within a specific time frame.

Project Leader- refers to the person who plans, organizes and supervises the overall activities of a project;
indicate the gender whether a Male “M” or a Female “F.”

Agency- the institution of the Project Leader.

2. Cooperating Agency/ies- refers to the agency/ies that support/s the project by participating in its
implementation as collaborator, co-grantor, committed adopter of resulting technology, or potential investor in
technology development or through other similar means.

3. Site/s of Implementation- location/s where the project will be conducted. Indicate the barangay, municipality,
district, province, region, and country.

4-6. Project Duration and Project Start/End Date- refer to the grant period or timeframe that covers the approved
start and completion dates of the project, and the number of months the project will be implemented.

7. Objectives- statements of the general and specific purposes to address the problem areas of the project.

Target Accomplishments- measurable and positive results of completing project activities.

Catch-up Plan- activities to be conducted to accomplish delayed targets as originally planned

Expected Outputs- deliverables of the project based on the 6Ps metrics (Publication, Patent/Intellectual
Property, Product, People Service, Place and Partnership, and Policy).
a. Publication- published aspect of the research, or the whole of it, in a scientific journal for peer review.
b. Patent/Intellectual Property- proprietary invention or scientific process for potential future profit.
c. Product- invention with a potential for commercialization.
d. People Service- people or groups of people, who receive technical knowledge and training.
e. Place and Partnership- linkage forged because of the study.
f. Policy- science-based policy crafted and adopted by the government or academe as a result of the study.

8-9. Problems/Concerns and Suggested Solutions- obstacles met during project implementation, issues raised
during field visits, explanatory notes for deviation in target from accomplishments (administrative or technical),
change in date of implementation, etc. and actions to solve the problems/issues.
 FORMAT OF THE SEMI-ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT

General Instruction

Submit through the DOST Project Management Information System (DPMIS), http://dpmis.dost.gov.ph, the
semi-annual progress report for each of the whole program (if applicable) and component projects within one
month at the end of each semester of the program/project implementation. Attach DOST Form No. 8 (Semi-
annual Financial Report), DOST Form No. 11 (List of Personnel Involved), and DOST Form No. 12 (List of
Equipment Purchased including Property Acknowledgement Receipt (PAR)). Also, submit two (2) printed
copies of the report and its supporting documents. Use Arial font, 11 font size.

Parts of the Semi-Annual Progress Report

A. Preliminary pages

1. Title page - should contain R&D title, names, of coordinator/leader, implementing and funding agencies
and years of TR completion.

2. Summary sheet- should include title, project leader implementing and cooperating agencies
duration of the project source of fund and total budget.

3. List of tables, figures, graph illustrations, and acronyms/abbreviations (if any)

B. Text

1. Introduction - a formally written declaration of the project and its idea and context to explain the
goals and objectives to be reached and other relevant information that explains the need for the
project and aims to describe the amount of work planned for implementation; refers to a simple
explanation or depiction of the project that can be used as communication material.

2. Review of literature - refers to the following: (a) related researches that have been conducted,
state-of-the-art or current technologies from which the project will take off; (b) scientific/technical
merit; (c) results of related research conducted by the same Project Leader, if any; (d) Prior Art
Search, and; (e) other relevant materials.

3. Scientific Basis/Theoretical Framework - other scientific findings, conclusions or assumptions

used as justification for the research and the structure that summarizes concepts and theories that
serve as basis for the data analysis and interpretation of the research data.

4. Methodology - discusses the following: (a) variables or parameters to be measured and evaluated
or analyzed; (b) treatments to be used and their layout; (c) experimental procedures and design;
(d) statistical analysis; (e) evaluation method and observations to be made, strategies for
implementation (Conceptual/Analytical framework).

5A. Discussion of Result and Findings - presents data gathered, analysis, and interpretation of result
supported by tables, graphs, pictures, maps, etc. Including the comparison of targeted actual
research and development output.

5B. Outputs (6Ps) – refers to the resulting academic outputs such as: publications, patents filed,
products developed, facilities and partnerships established, people trained and graduated, public
service provided and science-based policies passed or prepared from the completion of projects
(include under the Annexes the proof of 6Ps outputs such as copy of publication, patent
application, signed MOU, policy issuances, among others).

5C. Outcomes – refers to the change in practices, behavior/skills/attitude, institutions, government

policy and plans, and accessibility to programs (e.g., services) as a result of interventions or R&D
outputs

5D. Potential Impacts (2Is)- cite the potential social and economic impacts of the project. (An
important requisite is the incorporation of the theory of change to facilitate the determination of potential
impacts as early as the proposal stage.)

6. Literature Cited- references listed alphabetically by author. Each source shall follow the following
format, author, year, title, edition (if source is a book), place of publication, public (name of journal, if
article), page number (if it an article).
 7. Appendices- should include:

a. Statistical formula & analysis

b. Sample questioner/survey form/interview schedule
c. Report of income generated
d. Proof of 6Ps

8. Problems- cite all technical/administrative problems and recommended solution.

9. Raw data (to be submitted upon request of funding agency)- Results of lab analysis and survey
questionnaires

10. Attachments

a. DOST Form No. 8. Semi-Annual Financial Report

b. DOST Form No. 11. List of Personnel Involved
c. DOST Form No. 12. List of Equipment Purchased (include the PAR)

Note: For non-R&D projects, items that are not applicable do not need to be provided.