Power from Pellets Technology and Applications [Paperback]

This book provides a practical description of the technology of pellet production on the basis of renewable sources as well as the utilization of pellets. The author explains what kinds of biomass are usable in addition to wood, how to produce pellets and how to use pellets to produce energy. Starting with the basics of combustion, gasification and the pelletizing process, several different technologies are described. The design, planning, construction and economic efficiency are discussed as well. The appendix gives useful advice about plant concepts, calculations, addresses, conversion tables and formulas.This book details the technology of pellet production on the basis of renewable sources as well as the utilization of pellets. It explains what kinds of biomass are usable in addition to wood, how to produce pellets and how to use pellets to produce energy.

Biomasses for Pellet Production.- Combustion Characteristics.- Legal Requirements for Using Wood Pellets for Providing Heat.- Fuel Quality Requirements.- Wood Pellet Production.- Using Wood Pellets as an Energy Source.- Protection against Fire and Explosions.- Profitability of Pellet Boilers.- Research and Development.

Dr.-Ing. Stefan D?ring is the sole proprietor of Plant Engineering GmbH. He completed his studies of mechanical engineering with an emphasis on the area of energy technology at the RWTH Aachen in 1996. He also completed his doctorate degree in the area of energy technology at the RWTH Aachen. From November 1998 to December 2005, Stefan D?ring was first plant engineer at Mann Energie and after a successful implementation was given his own energy technology projects which partially were awarded prizes, in 2002 proxy. During his career work, Stefan D?ring was among other things the project manager with the construction of various heating and cogeneration power stations. In 2001, he was in charge of the installation of what was until then the largest pellet facility in Germany and wl“Y