Application of biomass for the production of energy in the Portuguese textile industry

Nunes, Leonel J. R.; Matias, João C. O.; Catalào, João P. S.

doi:10.1109/icrera.2013.6749776

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“…Due to their large thermal energy needs, they are looking for cheaper and more sustainable forms of energy. This group includes textile dyeing plants, which are very important for the Portuguese economy [20,21]. An example of a biomass system adapted to an industrial steam boiler located in a textile dyeing company in north Portugal is presented in Fig.…”

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Wood pellets as a sustainable energy alternative in Portugal

2016

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a b s t r a c tThe pellet market in Portugal is a developing market where the main producers of wood pellets try to convince the small-scale buyer that wood pellets are a good alternative as a fuel because energy from them is cost-effective in long-term use. For this work, data about production, production capacity and consumption in Portugal were collected. Consumption levels are low since the majority of sales are exports. The different points of pellet production in Portugal have been located, and a price analysis has been made. To obtain data on the production capacity of the plants and get referrals from the market, the database Bioraise has been used in order to complement the information raised through prospecting and inquiries. Although it is noted that the pellet industry in Portugal is a sector in the initial stage of its development, the potential for growth is high, since internal consumption is low compared to the level of exports to other countries in which the pellet industry is booming. We conclude that the pellet industry is an important alternative in the Portuguese energy market due to the competitive price of this fuel compared to traditional fuels.

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Wood pellets as a sustainable energy alternative in Portugal

2016

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“…The major industrial units and organizations are all situated in and around the proximate regions of Vale do Cávado and Vale do Ave, located in the north of Portugal. Thus, for this paper, these industrial units were selected, specifically in the municipalities of Barcelos, Famalicão and Fafe, and the city of Guimarães, which are the areas were the Portuguese textile industry is mostly concentrated and which have been operating for more than 150 years [27,38].…”

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Technological Innovation in Biomass Energy for the Sustainable Growth of Textile Industry

2019

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The growing increase in world energy consumption favors the search for renewable energy sources. One of the existing options for the growth and sustainable development of such types of sources is through the use of biomass as an input. The employment of biomass as solid fuel is widely studied and is no longer a novelty nor presents any difficulty from the technical point of view. It presents, however, logistic obstacles, thus not allowing their direct dissemination in every organization that is willing to replace it as an energy source. Use of biomass can be rewarding due to the fact that it can bring significant economic gains attained due to the steadiness of the biomass price in Portugal. However, the price may rise as predicted in the coming years, although it will be a gradual rising. The main goal of this study was to analyze whether biomass in the case of the Portuguese textile industry can be a viable alternative that separates the possibility of sustainable growth from the lack of competitiveness due to high energy costs. The study showed that biomass can be a reliable, sustainable and permanent energy alternative to more traditional energy sources such as propane gas, naphtha and natural gas for the textile industry. At the same time, it can bring savings of 35% in energy costs related to steam generation. Also, with new technology systems related to the Internet of Things, a better on-time aware of needs, energy production and logistic chain information will be possible.

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“…However, it is not easy to distinguish between domestic and industrial consumption, since tracking the type of consumption after sale becomes challenging. For example, Nunes et al [54,[56][57][58][59] presented and characterized some of the uses of biomass-derived fuels in the textile industry. Given the growth that has been seen in the installation of sizeable thermal conversion equipment, namely steam boilers, in many industrial sectors, it is likely that national consumption will shift towards the industrial sector.…”

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Portuguese Wood Pellets Market: Organization, Production and Consumption Analysis

2021

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Wood pellets are a form of energy that can be seen as an alternative to fossil fuels, thus contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In other words, wood pellets can be considered a solution contributing to the mitigation of climate change. The use of wood pellets has grown significantly in recent years, with different markets emerging, such as Portugal, both from production and consumption perspectives. The wood pellet industry in Portugal began its development about 15 years ago, with the companies installed in the country initially almost exclusively dedicated to the production of wood pellets for export to central and northern European markets. However, over the years, the domestic market, initially considered insignificant, began to develop; it recently reached a considerable consuming share of the national production. This study presents an analysis of the Portuguese wood pellet market using data collected on the sector, and specifically on producers and consumers. The information was gathered using surveys presented directly to consumers and producers and through interviews with other stakeholders in the sector. From the analysis of the information, it was possible to understand the market’s dynamics, its current evolution and its prospects for the upcoming years, since it can already be considered mature and consolidated.

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Application of biomass for the production of energy in the Portuguese textile industry

Cited by 8 publications

References 27 publications

Wood pellets as a sustainable energy alternative in Portugal

Wood pellets as a sustainable energy alternative in Portugal

Technological Innovation in Biomass Energy for the Sustainable Growth of Textile Industry

Portuguese Wood Pellets Market: Organization, Production and Consumption Analysis

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