Wood Pellets Power Energy Generation
Guide
Wood Pellets Are The Better Alternative
By Gerard J Howson
Made from recycled, processed and compacted sawdust,
wood pellets are a source of fuel for wood pellet stoves.
They are a byproduct of saw milling and other types
of wood transformation processing.
These pellets are extremely dense and are produced
with low humidity content, normally 10%, which allows
them to burn with very high combustion efficiency. Their
uniform geometry and relatively small size makes them
ideal for automatic feeding with a fine calibration.
They are also perfect to be fed to a burner by using
either pneumatic conveying or auger feeding.
Their extreme density also helps with compact storage
and transportation over long distances. They can actually
be "blown" from the transport vehicle directly
to the customer’s storage bunker or silo on their property.
New Reliable Sources Of Energy
Since the price of heating with fossil fuels has continued
to rise there has been quite a bit of research done
seeking reliable sources of energy, other than non-renewable
energy such as fossil fuels. There has been an increase
in the number of wood pellet fuel stoves being produced
and sold, as well as the corn pellet stoves.
Bio fuels made from bio mass (organic material) have
actually been proven to be effective substitutes for
non-renewable energy sources. Some of these bio fuels
are derived from biodegradable materials such as manure,
plants, etc.
One Of The Best Forms Of Wood Fuel
However, the organic wood pellets are considered to
be one of the best forms of wood fuel. Since they are
produced through normal activities such as saw milling,
or any other type of wood cutting, they are considered
plentiful.
Many of the characteristics of pellets, including low
humidity content and higher density, allows them to
be automatically used in clean burning heating appliances.
Since the pellets are considered biomass they are environmentally
friendly, releasing less emissions and ashes.
Lessening The Problem Of Waste And Waste Disposal
As renewable material the wood pellet offers the benefit
of a continuous energy supply. There is no deliberate
cutting down of trees in order to produce them. Since
the pellets are actually considered waste materials,
utilizing them as an energy source lessens the problem
of waste and waste disposal.
The cost of fossil fuels continues to rise with no
relief in sight. As such, the search has turned towards
alternative methods of heating that in turn has led
to an increase in pellet stove models. The stoves that
are specific to wood pellets have some major advantages
over the more traditional wood burning stoves and other
home heating systems.
For example, the traditional stoves seem to require
more maintenance when compared with the pellet stoves
that are obviously more convenient and easier to operate.
While they look very similar to the older wood fireplaces
and stoves, these models operate by microprocessor controls,
ensuring a clean and efficient heat source.
About the Author:
Gerard J Howson has written a number of articles on
solar power and renewable energy including
Portable Solar Power, Solar
Outdoor Lights,
Solar Technology,
Solar Electric.
Look out for new articles as they become available on
this site.
Little Known Pellet Stove Facts.....
How much does the material for a pellet stove cost?
The pellets for a pellet stove
are going to range in price. If you live in an area
where pellet stoves are not popular, you may have some
trouble finding materials. But you can always turn to
the internet. The average price for a ton of pellets
is around $150.00.
You can find them for less if
you live close to a pellet manufacturer and you haul
the pellets yourself. If you have to have them shipped
in, you can expect to pay more. You will definitely
still pay less for pellets than coal, electricity, fuel
or cords of wood. And you will be able to store them
much more efficiently.
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