Integrated management of ash from industrial and domestic combustion: a new sustainable approach for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy conversion
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-9037-y
Abstract: This work supports, for the first time, the integrated management of waste materials arising from industrial processes (fly ash from municipal solid waste incineration and coal fly ash), agriculture (rice husk ash), and domestic activities… read more here.
Keywords: wood pellet; integrated management; conversion;
Tar fouling reduction in wood pellet boiler using additives and study the effects of additives on the characteristics of pellets
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.04.105
Abstract: Abstract Fouling of tar in wood pellet boiler reduces its thermal efficiency and demands periodical maintenance to keep its original performance. The fouling of tar in wood pellet boiler was studied along with the physical… read more here.
Keywords: tar; wood pellet; pellet boiler;
What are the impacts of the wood pellet industry on biodiversity in Southeastern USA? A systematic evidence synthesis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foreco.2020.118773
Abstract: Abstract Forests in the southeastern USA have been actively managed for timber and other wood products for over 200 years. The wood pellet industry is relatively new and has generated polarised debate between those who want… read more here.
Keywords: pellet industry; industry; evidence; wood pellet ... See more keywords
Content of potassium and other aerosol forming elements in commercially available wood pellet batches
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2018.06.001
Abstract: Abstract In wood fuels, potassium is by far the most abundant aerosol forming component. Given this predominant role, a major contribution for meeting the tightened total particulate matter emission thresholds on European level could thus… read more here.
Keywords: wood pellet; potassium; potassium content; wood ... See more keywords
Feasibility study on the production and consumption of wood pellets in Iran to meet return-on-investment and greenhouse gas emissions targets
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.10.140
Abstract: Abstract At the Paris Agreement in 2015, Iran pledged a 4% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and bio-fuels like wood pellet are an option. To estimate the volume of waste woody biomass the… read more here.
Keywords: production; gas; feasibility; wood pellet ... See more keywords
Application of Process Hazard Analysis and Inherently Safer Design in Wood Pellet Production
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04942
Abstract: Wood pellets are a fuel used for heat and power generation. Wood pellets are manufactured from forest residues and byproducts of other sectors in the wood processing industry, such as sawmilling. Wood pellet production generates… read more here.
Keywords: wood; pellet production; process; wood pellet ... See more keywords
The influence of pre-steaming and lignin distribution on wood pellet robustness and ease of subsequent enzyme-mediated cellulose hydrolysis
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DOI: 10.1039/d0se01229g
Abstract: We studied the influence of pre-steaming and lignin distribution on wood pellet robustness and ease of subsequent enzyme-mediated hydrolysis. read more here.
Keywords: steaming lignin; pre steaming; wood pellet; distribution wood ... See more keywords
Respiratory symptoms and lung function in relation to wood dust and monoterpene exposure in the wood pellet industry
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DOI: 10.1080/03009734.2017.1285836
Abstract: Abstract Introduction: Wood pellets are used as a source of renewable energy for heating purposes. Common exposures are wood dust and monoterpenes, which are known to be hazardous for the airways. The purpose of this… read more here.
Keywords: wood dust; exposure; wood pellet; wood ... See more keywords
Roundwood Use by Southern Wood Pellet Mills: Findings from Timber Product Output Mill Surveys
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DOI: 10.1093/jofore/fvz042
Abstract: Between 2012 and 2017, southern wood pellet exports grew by approximately 180 percent, whereas the regions’ wood pellet mill capacity increased from 3.8 to 7.7 million tons over the same period. This capacity and production… read more here.
Keywords: pellet mills; southern wood; wood pellet; mill ... See more keywords
Impact of increased wood pellet demand on biodiversity in the south‐eastern United States
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DOI: 10.1111/gcbb.12554
Abstract: Increasing wood pellet exports from the United States are projected to lead to changes in land use and timberland management, including a shift from natural timberland to pine plantations. These projected changes may impact biodiversity.… read more here.
Keywords: pellet demand; biodiversity; wood pellet; wood ... See more keywords
An Examination of Excess Wood Pellet Supply in the United States
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DOI: 10.13073/fpj-d-22-00066
Abstract: The US wood pellet exports—mostly to Europe, Japan, and South Korea—comprised 85 percent of its wood pellet production in the past 20+ years. In this article, we estimate the regional excess supply of wood pellets… read more here.
Keywords: supply; excess wood; wood pellet; united states ... See more keywords