Study on the effects of raw materials composition and pelletization conditions on the quality and properties of pellets obtained from different woody and non woody biomasses

Castellano, José María; Gómez, Martha Isabel; Fernández, Manuel F.; Esteban, L.S.; Carrasco, J.E.

doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2014.09.033

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“…Most of them are empirical and some others were developed based on rheological models. There are also several experimental studies that test the pelletizing properties of different raw materials [9][10][11][12][13][14]. In all these studies, the pelletizing conditions (moisture content, particle size, die temperature, compression pressure…) are changed and their influence on pellet quality (density, HHV -higher heating value, durability, compression strength, hydrophobicity…) is evaluated.…”

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From a single pellet press to a bench scale pellet mill — Pelletizing six different biomass feedstocks

Puig-Arnavat

Shang

Sárossy

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Fuel Processing Technology

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From a single pellet press to a bench scale pellet mill — Pelletizing six different biomass feedstocks

Puig-Arnavat

Shang

Sárossy

et al. 2016

Fuel Processing Technology

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“…In 2006, worldwide wood pellet production (excluding Asia, Latin America and Australia) was between 6 million metric tons and 7 million metric tons, while in 2010 production in the same countries had increased to 14.3 million metric tons [7]. Europe ranks first worldwide in terms of wood pellet production and this advantage is expected to increase further; consumption of pellets in the EU steadily increased from 3.8 million tons in 2005 to 9.8 million tons in 2010 and is expected to reach 24 million tons by 2020, of which 11 million tons will be imported [8].…”

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Regionalized Techno-Economic Assessment and Policy Analysis for Biomass Molded Fuel in China

Chang

Yuan

et al. 2015

Energies

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Abstract:As a relatively mature technology, biomass molded fuel (BMF) is widely used in distributed and centralized heating in China and has received considerable government attention. Although many BFM incentive policies have been developed, decreased domestic traditional fuel prices in China have caused BMF to lose its economic viability and new policy recommendations are needed to stimulate this industry. The present study built a regionalized net present value (NPV) model based on real production process simulation to test the impacts of each policy factor. The calculations showed that BMF production costs vary remarkably between regions, with the cost of agricultural briquette fuel (ABF) ranging from 86 US dollar per metric ton (USD/t) to 110 (USD/t), while that of woody pellet fuel (WPF) varies from 122 USD/t to 154 USD/t. The largest part of BMF's cost composition is feedstock, which accounts for up 50%-60% of the total; accordingly a feedstock subsidy is the most effective policy factor, but in consideration of policy implementation, it would be better to use a production subsidy. For ABF, the optimal product subsidy varies from 26 USD/t to 57 USD/t among different regions of China, while for WPF, the range is 36 USD/t to 75 USD/t. Based on the data, a regional BMF development strategy is also proposed in this study.

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“…Similarly, Castellano [40] compares among the properties of the raw materials and the final quality of the pellet. Additionally, the author analyzes the composition of nine different raw materials, considering the direct influence of their properties in the pellet's final structure by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques and elaborating pellets of different particle shapes.…”

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Biomass densification: A review of the market and recent R&D trends

2017

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The growing consumption of energy and the goals established in the COP21 to diminish greenhouse gases have been bases for the development of energy industries that use renewable sources. Biomass pellets have become interesting alternatives due to their physicochemical characteristics and advantages over traditional wood. This document sought to conduct a review of the behavior of the international market, emphasizing on the principal producer and consumer countries, prices of biofuel commercialization, as well as the different research trends related to this market. The European Union has become the principal market for biomass pellets with 94% growth in the last decade, sale prices around 200 and 250 €/t and an increasing need to import these biofuels. Research has focused mainly on four big areas, like pellet quality, new materials, market analysis, and combustion characteristics of the pellets. Understanding these research trends and knowing the existing market can permit the development of the currently inexistent Colombian industry for the use of this type of biofuel Keywords: Pellets, Biomass, Market, Solid Fuels, Renewable Energy. ResumenEl creciente consumo de energía y las metas establecidas en el COP21 para la disminución de gases de efecto invernadero han sido bases para el desarrollo de industrias energéticas que emplean fuentes renovables. Los pellets de biomasa se han convertido en alternativas interesantes debido a sus características fisicoquímicas y ventajas sobre la madera tradicional. El presente documento busca realizar una revisión al comportamiento del mercado internacional haciendo énfasis en los principales países productores y consumidores, los precios de comercialización del biocombustible, así como las diferentes tendencias en investigación relacionadas con este mercado. La Unión Europea se ha consolidado como el principal mercado para pellets de biomasa con un crecimiento del 94% en la última década, precios de venta alrededor de 200-250 €/t y una cada vez mayor necesidad de importar estos biocombustibles. Las investigaciones se han enfocado principalmente en cuatro grandes áreas como calidad de pellets, nuevos materiales, análisis de mercados y características de la combustión de pellets. Entender estas tendencias de investigación y conocer el mercado existente pueden permitir el desarrollo de la industria colombiana actualmente inexistente para el aprovechamiento de este tipo de biocombustible.

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Study on the effects of raw materials composition and pelletization conditions on the quality and properties of pellets obtained from different woody and non woody biomasses

Cited by 129 publications

References 16 publications

From a single pellet press to a bench scale pellet mill — Pelletizing six different biomass feedstocks

From a single pellet press to a bench scale pellet mill — Pelletizing six different biomass feedstocks

Regionalized Techno-Economic Assessment and Policy Analysis for Biomass Molded Fuel in China

Biomass densification: A review of the market and recent R&D trends

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