Biomass as a major component of pellets

Smaga, Monika; Wielgosiński, Grzegorz; Kochański, Aleksander; Korczak, Katarzyna

doi:10.32933/actainnovations.26.9

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“…Wood residue and wastes generated during fixed furniture equipment (FFE) and veneer manufacturing can be utilized in the form of pellets in the energy and power sectors 35 . Energy sectors and power industries can do a permanent contract with FFE, Joinery, and Veneer manufacturers/contractors to collect wood residues from project sites and their workshops and can utilize them in energy production 36 . Asian countries including Pakistan have entered the market for both, the production of wood pellets from veneer manufacturing units and the consumption of wood pellets 37 .…”

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“…In general, the processing of 500 kg of wood in the FFE and veneer industries will lead to wood waste of almost 45%, that is, 225 kg of wood. In the same way, when processing 500 kg of wood in a building where wood is cut into rough and small parts by a veneer cutting machine, the waste will amount to more than half (52%), that is, 260 kg of wood 6,36,38 …”

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“…35 Energy sectors and power industries can do a permanent contract with FFE, Joinery, and Veneer manufacturers/contractors to collect wood residues from project sites and their workshops and can utilize them in energy production. 36 Asian countries including Pakistan have entered the market for both, the production of wood pellets from veneer manufacturing units and the consumption of wood pellets. 37 In general, the processing of 500 kg of wood in the FFE and veneer industries will lead to wood waste of almost 45%, that is, 225 kg of wood.…”

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“…In the same way, when processing 500 kg of wood in a building where wood is cut into rough and small parts by a veneer cutting machine, the waste will amount to more than half (52%), that is, 260 kg of wood. 6,36,38 The objectives of this research are to analyze the status and trends of research in biomass for renewable energy to help the research community understand the current situation of energy production and demand and likely impact of biomass energy in future contexts. This provides some basic information to facilitate decisionmaking by renewable policymakers.…”

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Effect of pretreatment parameters and binder concentration on the densification of wood residue

Sarwar

Irfan

Tabish

et al. 2023

Env Prog and Sustain Energy

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Pakistan is a farming and agricultural country facing energy issues from many years due to an increase in population and lack of technological development. Biomass is usually considered a waste. It is a major renewable energy source that is abundantly present in Pakistan. The wood residue is one of the potential biomasses to be used for energy purposes. Wood residue densification is considered a source of energy in this article. The effect of different pretreatments and binders (natural and synthetic) concentrations (5%, 10%, and 15%) on the densification of wood residue are analyzed. In addition to this, densified biomass pellets are characterized by physical, mechanical, thermal, and structural properties. The results indicated that densified pellets with 5% natural binder (rice binder) are found to be better in physical, mechanical, and thermal properties (IRI = 316, HV = 5396.3 Cal/g). The durability of the pellets with binder concentration is found to be linked with the bonding characteristics. It shows insights into the use of different biomass materials for energy generation to fulfill the demands of increasing commercialization and population. It indicates future prospects for better access to energy, reliable quality of air, and security of energy simultaneously while avoiding the harmful effects of climate change.

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Effect of pretreatment parameters and binder concentration on the densification of wood residue

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Irfan

Tabish

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Env Prog and Sustain Energy

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“…Components that produce a high amount of ash can be combined with components that produce a low amount of ash to create a good-quality pellet. Choosing the suitable ingredients and mixing them in adequate ratio adjusts the calorific value and moisture content as well as the ash content [15].…”

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Characterization of Some Co-Fired Agricultural by-products for Energetic Use

Neacşu

Gheorghe

2022

J. Mex. Chem. Soc.

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Abstract. The aim of the present study is obtaining the calorific values and the qualitative properties of the pellets made from four agricultural by-products co-fired with coal and non-cofired, in order to highlight the importance of co-fired biomass as alternative energy source. The studied samples are coarse ground grist of sorghum seeds, rape seeds, soyabean, sunflower seeds and their mixture with coal. The following parameters are calculated: higher heating values, bulk densities, energy densities, fuel value index, nitrogen and sulphur content. The proximate composition as defined by ASTM was established: moisture, ash, volatile matter, and fixed carbon. The moisture and ash content of the studied agricultural by-products are identified as the main factors of calorific influence. The obtained results come to confirm the ability of co-fired biomass to be used as fuel. As resulted from the experimental data, the co-fired biomass of agricultural residues are good resources as biofuel in the form of pellets. Among the studied samples, co-fired sunflower seeds grist presents the highest heating value, highest fixed carbon content and fuel value index, thus being a good alternative to fossil fuel in order to produce energy and reduce the domestic air pollution and the amount of wood needed. Resumen. El objetivo del presente estudio es obtener los valores de poderes caloríficos y las propiedades cualitativas de pellets elaborados a partir de cuatro subproductos agrícolas en co-combustión con carbón y sin co-combustión. Esto se realizó con la finalidad de resaltar la importancia de la biomasa en co-combustión como fuente de energía alternativa. Las muestras estudiadas son: molienda gruesa de semillas de sorgo, colza, soja, semillas de girasol y sus mezclas con carbón. Se calcularon los siguientes parámetros: poderes caloríficos superiores, densidades aparentes, densidades energéticas, índice de valor del combustible, contenido de nitrógeno y azufre. Se estableció la composición proximal definida por ASTM: humedad, ceniza, materia volátil y carbón fijo. El contenido de humedad y cenizas de los subproductos agrícolas estudiados se identifican como los principales factores de influencia calorífica. Los resultados obtenidos vienen a confirmar la capacidad de la biomasa de co-combustión para ser utilizada como combustible. Como resultado de los datos experimentales, la biomasa co-quemada de residuos agrícolas es un buen recurso como biocombustible en forma de gránulos. Entre las muestras estudiadas, la molienda de semillas de girasol cocida presenta el valor calorífico más alto, el contenido de carbono fijo y el índice de valor de combustible más altos, por lo que es una buena alternativa al combustible fósil para producir energía y reducir la contaminación del aire doméstico y la cantidad de madera necesaria.

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Thermodynamic Analysis of the Possibility of Using Biomass as a Component of High-Energy Materials

Biegańska

Barański

2022

Energies

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One of the unconventional, innovative ways of using biomass is using it as a component of high-energy material. According to conceptual assumptions, biomass can act as an energy carrier in modified high-energy materials-explosives (EX). Modification of the composition of the explosive requires the development of a method of introducing an additional component and changes its explosive and operational parameters (including safety). Thermodynamic calculation programs allow you to model the predicted energetic parameters of an explosive in order to select prospective compositions without the need to carry out a large number of costly and time-consuming field tests. This enables more effective design of new explosives compositions by narrowing down the scope of field tests using the “in situ” method. The use of renewable biomass as a corrector of EX properties may be a pro-environmental approach and reduces the production costs of the product. The thermodynamic simulations performed showed that, in the case of an appropriate proportion of ingredients, comparable and better energy properties were obtained in relation to the base composition. Moreover, the qualitative analysis of the sub-detonation products did not reveal the emission of additional gaseous components harmful to the environment compared to the reference explosive.

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Biomass as a major component of pellets

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Effect of pretreatment parameters and binder concentration on the densification of wood residue

Effect of pretreatment parameters and binder concentration on the densification of wood residue

Characterization of Some Co-Fired Agricultural by-products for Energetic Use

Thermodynamic Analysis of the Possibility of Using Biomass as a Component of High-Energy Materials

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