scholarly journals Effect of Additives on Wood Pellet Physical and Thermal Characteristics: A Review

ISRN Forestry ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dmitry Tarasov ◽  
Chander Shahi ◽  
Mathew Leitch
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Corn Starch ◽  
Thermal Characteristics ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Wood Pellets ◽  
Wood Pellet ◽  
Major Interest ◽  
The Right

Additives play a major role in wood pellet characteristics and are a subject of major interest as they act as binding agents for the biomass raw material. Past research has reported the use of lignosulphonate, dolomite, starches, potato flour and peel, and some motor and vegetable oils as additives for wood pellet production. This paper reviews the available research on the effect of different additives on wood pellets' physical and thermal characteristics. It was found that lignosulphonate and starch additives improve the mechanical durability but tend to reduce the calorific value of the wood pellets. Motor and vegetable oil additives increase the calorific value minimally but significantly increase carbon monoxide emissions. Corn starch and dolomite additives also significantly increase carbon monoxide emissions. In order to produce wood pellets with desired physical and thermal characteristics, a suitable additive with the right biomass material should be used.

Pollutant emission from a heat station supplied with agriculture biomass and wood pellet mixture

2012 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 231-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marek Juszczak ◽  
Katarzyna Lossy
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Pollutant Emission ◽  
Heat Output ◽  
Wood Pellets ◽  
Wood Pellet ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Concentration ◽  
Heat Efficiency ◽  
Air Stream ◽  
Fuel Mixtures ◽  
Lower Carbon

Pollutant emission from a heat station supplied with agriculture biomass and wood pellet mixtureTests for combustion of hay and sunflower husk pellets mixed with wood pellets were performed in a horizontal-feed as well as under-feed (retort) wood pellet furnace installed in boilers with a nominal heat output of 15 and 20 kW, located in a heat station. During the combustion a slagging phenomenon was observed in the furnaces. In order to lower the temperature in the furnace, fuel feeding rate was reduced with unaltered air stream rate. The higher the proportion of wood pellets in the mixture the lower carbon monoxide concentration. The following results of carbon monoxide concentration (in mg/m3presented for 10% O2content in flue gas) for different furnaces and fuel mixtures (proportion in wt%) were obtained: horizontal-feed furnace supplied with hay/wood: 0/100 - 326; 30/70 - 157; 50/50 - 301; 100/0 - 3300; horizontal-feed furnace supplied with sunflower husk/wood: 50/50 - 1062; 67/33 - 1721; 100/0 - 3775; under-feed (retort) furnace supplied with hay/wood: 0/100 - 90; 15/85 - 157; 30/70 - 135; 50/50 - 5179; under-feed furnace supplied with sunflower husk/wood: 67/33 - 2498; 100/0 - 3128. Boiler heat output and heat efficiency was low: 7 to 13 kW and about 55%, respectively, for the boiler with horizontal-feed furnace and 9 to 14 kW and 64%, respectively, for the boiler with under-feed furnace.

scholarly journals Penanaman Kaliandra Sebagai Kayu Energi dan Hijauan Makanan Ternak Pada Pertanaman Agroforestri Masyarakat Desa Gerbosari, Samigaluh Kulon Progo

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eko Prasetyo ◽  
Wiyono Wiyono ◽  
Puji Lestari ◽  
Rochmat Hidayat ◽  
Hidayat Nur Oktalina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Agroforestry System ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Wood Pellets ◽  
Wood Pellet ◽  
Energy Wood ◽  
Livestock Feed ◽  
The People ◽  
Grazing System ◽  
Grazing Systems

The purposes of community service entitled "Kaliandra Planting as Energy Wood and Forage Livestock Feed on Agroforestry Crops Gerbosari Village Community Samigaluh Kulon Progo" are 1). To provide additional knowledge of Kaliandra (Calliandracallothyrsus) utilisation other than HMT that is as a raw material of energy source and 2). To practice the technique of Kaliandra planting on agroforestry system in Gerbosari Village. The way cattle developed in Dusun Keceme is "cut and carry system" or grazing system. Grazing systems make farmers provide land for HMT planting either in the form of grass or tree leaves. Public dissemination and discussion with the community resulted in an agreement that the program is not only Kaliandra planting, but the utilisation of Kaliandra as an energy wood and wood pellet introduction is needed by Keceme Hamlet community. Methods of implementation of community service are through 4 stages in one unity of scheme. The methods are 1) program dissemination, 2) counselling, 3) practice of using a wood pellet stove and 4) planting. The community service program can provide an initial understanding of the community of Keceme Hamlet about the benefits of Kaliandra as an alternative to renewable energy that is in the form of wood pellets. The technique of agroforestry cultivation of Kaliandra has long been practised by the people of Keceme Hamlet that is on the edge of the terrace of the land.

scholarly journals Quality of Pinus sp. pellets with kraft lignin and starch addition

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Gabriella Surdi de Castro ◽  
Humberto Fauller de Siqueira ◽  
Vinícius Resende de Castro ◽  
Antônio José Vinha Zanuncio ◽  
José Cola Zanuncio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corn Starch ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Kraft Lignin ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Wood Pellets ◽  
Structural Fragility ◽  
Renewable Raw Material

AbstractPellets are widely used for power generation because they use renewable raw material with easy storage, transport and high energy density. However, the structural fragility, disintegrating during handling, transport and storage, is one of the main problems of pellets, but the addition of binders/additives can minimize this fragility. The objective of this study was to evaluate the properties of wood pellets with the addition of starch (corn and wheat) and kraft lignin in different proportions. Pellets were produced with the addition of starch (wheat and corn) and kraft lignin in the proportions of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5% in relation to the mass of wood particles of Pinus sp., with 12% moisture (dry basis), classified in 3 and 1 mm sieves and compacted in a pelleting press in the laboratory, according to European standard EN 14961-2. Physical and mechanical properties of the pellets were evaluated and their densitometric profiles obtained from the Faxitron LX-60 X-ray equipment. Corn starch and kraft lignin additives at 4% improved pellet properties (density, fines and hardness), reducing their losses during handling, storage and transport.

scholarly journals Short introspections regarding the sawdust briquetting as sustainable solution for the environment

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-79
Author(s):  
Imre Kiss ◽  
Vasile Alexa
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Renewable Resource ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Production Plant ◽  
Wood Pellets ◽  
Wood Pellet ◽  
Pellet Production ◽  
Power Stations

Wood pellets have only become an important part of this boom in the past few years. Owners of large coal-fired power stations in Europe started searching for a way to fulfill the new regulations and to find a solution for the declining economic relevance of traditional coal-fired power stations due to their high carbon dioxide emissions. The answer was to give the old dirty giants a green coat of paint by “co-firing” regular coal power plants with wood pellets. Wood pellets have similar burning qualities to traditional coal and the costs of converting boilers to burn wood pellets are low. The idea of declaring wood pellets as a carbon neutral energy source was based on the assumption that the released emissions of carbon dioxide during the burning process are neutralized by the carbon that is captured and stored in newly growing trees. The idea of using wood as a renewable source was backed by environment organizations. More recent pellet investment projects as well as facilities currently under construction show that the production of wood pellets is being outsourced by the energy firms to companies specialized in wood pellet production. These firms are 100-percent focused on sourcing the raw material, operating the wood pellet production plant and handling the logistics for transporting the renewable resource.

scholarly journals Modification of Energy Parameters in Wood Pellets with the Use of Waste Cooking Oil

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (20) ◽  
pp. 6486
Author(s):  
Aneta Saletnik ◽  
Bogdan Saletnik ◽  
Czesław Puchalski
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Waste Cooking Oil ◽  
Wood Pellets ◽  
Wood Pellet ◽  
Heating Value ◽  
Energy Parameters ◽  
Cooking Oil

Biomass is one of the most important sources of renewable energy. It is expected that in the coming decades, biomass will play a major role in replacing fossil fuels. The most commonly used biofuels include wood pellet, which is a cost-effective, uniform and easy-to-use material. In view of the growing interest in this type of resource, novel methods are being investigated to improve the quality of pellet. This article presents the results of a laboratory study focusing on wood pellets refined with waste sunflower cooking oil applied by spraying. In this work, authors attempted to modify the energy parameters of wood pellets with the use of waste cooking oil. Addition of waste cooking oil, applied at the rates of 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, 10% and 12% relative to the weight of pellets, increased the calorific value of the pellets without decreasing their durability. The highest dose of the modifier (12%) on average led to a 12–16% increase in calorific value. In each case, the addition of sunflower oil resulted in decreased contents of ash in the pellets; on average a decrease of 16–38% was observed in the samples treated with the highest dose of the modifier. The treatment led to a higher content of elements affecting the heating value, i.e., carbon and hydrogen, which on average increased by 7.5–12%, and 7.0–10.0%, respectively. The presented method seems to be a promising way of increasing the calorific value of pellets. Further research on refining the method and the possibility of using it in industry is necessary.

scholarly journals Characteristics of wood pellets from over-dry sawdust waste

2021 ◽  
Vol 914 (1) ◽  
pp. 012069
Author(s):  
S Wibowo ◽  
K Arief ◽  
T K Waluyo
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Liquid Solution ◽  
Volatile Matter ◽  
Wood Pellets ◽  
Starch Solution ◽  
Wood Pellet ◽  
Tapioca Starch ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Sawmill Industry

Abstract Wood pellets are renewable fuels from biomass which can be an alternative substitute for petroleum fuels. One of the raw materials for making wood pellets is sawdust from the sawmill industry or other wood craftsmen. Sawdust waste that dumped for a long time will reduce its moisture content (over-dry) and will be difficult to form into pellets. In this paper, we studied the effect of adding liquid solution ie. water, tapioca starch solution, pure molasses solution and dilute molasses solution on over-dry sawdust to the characteristic properties of wood pellet torrefaction. The sawdust material was collected from the wood sawmill in the Bogor District. There were five treatments i.e sawdust (control), sawdust + 10% water, sawdust + 10% tapioca starch solution, sawdust + 10% pure molasses solution, sawdust + 10% diluted molasses solution. The wood pellet torrefaction properties were investigated using a manual hot press at the temperature of 210°C. The results showed that the addition of pure molasses solution produced better pellets than other treatments, with properties i.e water content of 2.65%, the ash content of 1.45%, volatile matter 76.72%, fixed carbon 19.18%, the calorific value of 19.56 MJkg−1, density 0.84 gcm−3, and compressive strength 52.22 kgcm−2.

scholarly journals The Wood Pellet Sector: Barriers to Growth and Opinions of Manufacturers in Poland

2019 ◽  
Vol 19(34) (4) ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
Anna Klepacka ◽  
Wojciech Florkowski
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Complex Interaction ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Market Forces ◽  
Pellet Quality ◽  
Wood Pellets ◽  
Wood Pellet ◽  
Pellet Production ◽  
Barriers To Growth ◽  
The Eu

Biomass is a major source of renewable energy in the EU and Poland, stimulating the growth of the wood pellet sector. Wood pellet demand is stimulated by a complex interaction of market forces and policies including EU climate, energy, and environmental regulations, Poland’s program to improve air quality, and subsidies for the replacement of inefficient stoves used by households. This article focuses on the growth of the wood pellet industry, imports and exports in Poland, and wood pellet quality and use by households. The main issues faced by the EU wood pellet sector between 2013 and 2016 are further considered in the context of opinions of Polish wood pellet manufacturers. Industry opinions were collected in response to an open-ended question that probed for the main issues faced by wood pellet producers during the survey implemented by the authors in 2019. Respondents identified difficulties in obtaining raw material for pellet production and poor pellet quality as major problems. Although the majority did not feel concerned about competition from imported wood pellets, a small number of respondents viewed such competition as a problem reflecting the reversal of decreasing imports in 2017. Overall, the domestic wood pellet industry can be expected to grow because of increasing pressure to expand the use of renewable energy and will be driven by the household sector switching to more efficient, wood burning stoves. Additionally, the expanding area of private Polish forests may become a source of much-needed raw material for wood pellet manufacturing.

scholarly journals Peculiarities of producing wood pellets and company growth strategies

2017 ◽  
pp. 96-104
Author(s):  
Nataliia Halysh
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Waste Recycling ◽  
Production Equipment ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Growth Strategies ◽  
Wood Pellets ◽  
Wood Pellet ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources

The article states that Ukraine is among countries with a high potential level of biomass, which serves as a raw material for the production of solid biofuels. As Ukraine’s economy is developing, there is an increased demand for energy resources. In response to energy dependence and steadily rising prices for fuels, there has also been a shift in the focus towards using alternative energy sources such as biofuels, particularly, wood pellets. The paper covers the factors leading to the growth of the pellet industry, namely: improving the ecological situation, reducing carbon emissions, increasing prices on extracted fuels, waste recycling optimization, etc. The peculiarities of wood pellet production are outlined and their impact on decision-making processes in enterprises, especially in logistics-related areas, is discussed. A particular attention is paid to technology aspects of producing wood pellets and technological organization of manufacturing processes. The article summarizes a list of required production equipment, which affects initial investment, projecting production cost and financial results of operations. Some peculiarities of woodworking enterprises which provide raw material for wood pellet plants are considered. The major challenges and prospects related to forming a long-term strategy for producing wood pellets are highlighted. Based on the results of the study, a principle for optimizing production costs, particularly raw materials costs, is suggested. The optimization model includes all production costs incurred when producing pellets. It is also found that the optimal distance from the furthest sources of raw material should be up to 50 km. The article concludes that addressing various aspects of producing and consuming biofuels in Ukraine is relevant and important. Further studies should be performed into defining criteria for management in such type of plants.

Municipal Solid Waste Characteristic and Energy Potential in Piyungan Landfill

2020 ◽  
Vol 898 ◽  
pp. 58-63
Author(s):  
Adolf Leopold S.M. Sihombing ◽  
Ragil Darmawan
Keyword(s):  
Anaerobic Digestion ◽  
Potential Energy ◽  
Landfill Gas ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
The Right ◽  
Gasification Technology

The daily waste tonnage at Piyungan landfill is 600 tons consisting of organic and combustible waste which can be used as an energy source. The aim of this study is to determine the potential energy of waste in the Piyungan landfill by its characteristics based on technology options including landfill gas, anaerobic digestion, gasification, and incineration. The Piyungan landfill mostly contain organic waste, up to 62.1% and combustible waste (RDF) at 26.8%. Moisture content of Piyungan’s RDF is higher than international standards for RDF as raw material in several countries. The various result for Nett Calorific Value is about 7.27 MJ/kg for fresh waste, 12.78 MJ/kg for RDF, 1.74 MJ/kg for market waste and 4.14 MJ/kg for mining waste. Landfill gas can generate energy up to 1.2 MW at the beginning and reaches 2 MW during peak periods. The potential energy by using anaerobic digestion and gasification technology are 1.54 MW and 3.12 MW. By incinerate fresh waste, the potential energy can be generated up to 9 MW and 4.39 MW when incinerate RDF waste only. Calculation of potential energy can be used as a basis for selecting the right technology, especially for economic feasibility for each technology.

scholarly journals Analysis of Selected Quality Features of Wood Pellets

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-34
Author(s):  
Józef Gorzelany ◽  
Miłosz Zardzewiały ◽  
Piotr Murawski ◽  
Natalia Matłok
Keyword(s):  
Energy Use ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Wood Pellets ◽  
Wood Material ◽  
Mechanical Durability ◽  
And Chemical Properties

AbstractThe article presents an analysis of the energy, mechanical and chemical properties of pellets made of wood material. According to the manufacturer, wood pellets were made of hard wood shredded to fractions approx. 1 mm thick and up to 3-4 mm long, and of a waste source - sawdust. Measurements of the selected properties were carried out on pellets with a diameter of 6 and 8 mm. Mechanical durability, humidity, crumble rate, ash quantity, calorific value were determined, as well as macronutrient and heavy metals content. The calorific value of pellets, with moisture content from 7.48% to 6.76% and ash content from 0.31% to 0.55%, ranged from 17.71-19.18 MJ·kg−1, which testified to the beneficial energy use of the tested raw material. Based on the conducted research, it was found that the mechanical properties of pellets made of both sawdust and hard wood predispose them for use as boiler fuel. The tested materials met high quality standards for wood pellets used for non-industrial and industrial purposes.

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