Gypsum Ceiling Panel containing Palm Bunch Fiber for Heat Protection

Abstract

The aim of this research is to test for the heat protection property of the Gypsum ceiling panel containing palm bunch fiber from oil palm Biodiesel industrial waste product. Study the use of palm bunch fiber as ceiling panels. Determine the ratio of gypsum plaster per tap water equal to 1:0.7 and replace palm bunch fiber at dosages 0, 3, 4, and 5% by weight of binder. The specimens were cast in 30 x 30 x 1 centimeter and 40 x 30 x 1 centimeter in dimension. Test the specimens in accordance with TIS 219-2552 at 7 and 14 days. The test results show that the ceiling which contain more palm bunch fiber, has good longitudinal
pressure, transverse pressure and thermal insulation performance. However, the test of the ceiling specimen at palm bunch fiber dosage 4 % are suitable palm bunch fiber replacement. Because it has highest longitudinal and transverse pressure. Moreover, there is an inverse relationship between heat protection and palm bunch fiber replacement dose. The ceiling panel which contains 5% of oil palm bunch fiber has highest heat protection property, but it still needs more development in the future.