Pellet breaking is not that important, but how the pellet breaks is
As the mill compresses the raw material into pellets, some of the material fails to be compressed into pellets. This dust is referred to as fines. Fines are particles of…
As the mill compresses the raw material into pellets, some of the material fails to be compressed into pellets. This dust is referred to as fines. Fines are particles of…
When the pellets leave the pellet mill they are very hot, soft and releasing moisture. Before the pellets can be used or stored they must first be cooled and dried.…
* Biomass growth cuts carbon tax costs * Third unit conversion awaits EU ruling A 73% increase in biomass generation in the first half of 2015 helped Drax Group boost…
Russia’s pellet output in 2014 was 25% higher than a year earlier at 892,800 t. According to information from Russian Discovery Research Group, 63% of the pellets were produced in…
Adequately drying wood chip fuel is an important component of maximizing heat and power production, and techniques vary widely. Moisture content in wood chips used for energy can significantly influence…
Despite a sluggish quarter that saw a 3 percent decrease in net sales—a drop to $268 million compared to $277.3 million for Q2 2014 and a 19 percent decrease in…
Burning biomass to generate electricity is officially listed as being 'carbon neutral'. But claims that it helps prevent climate change are not as straight-forward as they seem. WHILST I HAVE…
Material input into the pelleting chamber Regulated material input into the pellet mill is important for maintaining consistent pellet quality. During the pellet production process moisture is released as steam.…
German Pellets completes the commissioning of the first construction phase of the American plant in Urania, Louisiana. Work on the second construction phase has now started. The financing for the…
Enviva, a large wood pellet supplier and manufacturer, has expanded their operations to southeastern North Carolina. The industry is fueled by renewable energy subsidies from the European Union. In its quest…