Processing, handling and storing fuel
Typically,
half the capital cost of a bioenergy installation at a sawmill is for
processing, handling and storage facilities. The importance of these
aspects should not be underestimated.
As the amount/type of
processing/handling depends critically on the technology used to burn
the fuel, decisions regarding processing, handling and storage should
be made in conjunction with the combustion technology.
For efficient operation, most biomass boilers require fuel of a consistent particle size. More...
In some cases it may be necessary to dry your fuel before burning. More...
Wood waste residues are often difficult to handle due to their
variable sizes and different moisture contents. Creating automated
systems to handle these waste streams and act as fuel feeds requires
specialised knowledge and is best tackled on a case-by-case basis. More...
Storage of fuel is required to buffer variations in utilisation and
supply. It is an area that is often underestimated in the costing of
bioenergy installations. More...