Using wood waste as fuel
Utilising wood waste as fuel involves the following steps:
Most
wood waste fuel is obtained from on-site sources. However, where the
supply of wood processing residues is insufficient, other alternative
sources, such as other processing plants or wood-waste accumulating at
landings and skid sites, will need to be considered. More...
Wood
waste fuel is of variable quality, since it is typically a by-product
of producing sawn timber. It comes in various physical forms, from
sawdust to off-cuts, and with various moisture contents. To effectively
utilise this waste as fuel requires processing using chippers, hoggers
and screens, and may require drying. Automated handling of the various
particle sizes also requires special purpose built systems. More...
Combustion
is the most common method of converting wood waste into useful energy
(heat or electricity). In addition, there are a number of alternative
processes and associated technologies, such as pyrolysis and
gasification, that are becoming viable alternatives. More...