Effect of process parameters and raw material characteristics on physical and mechanical properties of wood pellets made from sugar maple particles

Nguyen, Quy Nam; Cloutier, Alain; Achim, Alexis; Stevanović, Tatjana

doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2015.06.010

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“…It is known that wood extractives could act as lubricant in the pellets die and lignin could act as adhesive between the wood particles (Kaliyan and Morey 2009). Therefore, the higher extractive content and the higher lignin content found in wood from low vigor trees in the current study could explain the lower friction in the pellets die and the higher mechanical strength of pellets made from this material as reported by Nguyen et al (2015).…”

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“…Prior research (Nguyen et al 2015) has shown that wood from low vigor trees was more suitable for making wood pellets due to a lower friction in the pelletizer die and a higher mechanical strength of the pellets. It is known that wood extractives could act as lubricant in the pellets die and lignin could act as adhesive between the wood particles (Kaliyan and Morey 2009).…”

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Fuel Properties of Sugar Maple and Yellow Birch Wood in Relation with Tree Vigor

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Achim³

et al. 2016

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The fuel properties of wood obtained from sugar maple (SM) and yellow birch (YB) of temperate hardwood stands located in the Province of Québec, Canada were studied to see how tree vigor affects the chemical composition and calorific value of the wood. This study focused on the physical and chemical properties of wood with the aim of using the material for the production of solid biofuels. Specific items measured included the wood's calorific values, and the levels of extractives, ash, and lignin. Changes in chemical composition were found among tree vigor classes. The low vigor trees had higher extractives, ash, and lignin contents than the vigorous trees. Total extractives ranged between 4.88 and 7.32% in SM, and between 3.35 and 5.12% in YB. Klason lignin ranged between 21.46 and 23.53% in SM, and between 18.60 and 21.51% in YB. Ash content ranged between 0.38 and 0.97% in SM, and between 0.26 and 0.47% in YB. The combined effects of higher lignin content that could contribute to a better self-bonding of particles and of higher extractives content that could facilitate the pelletization process makes the low vigor trees more suitable for conversion into solid biofuels. The higher amounts of extractives and lignin present in the low vigor sugar maple and yellow birch trees could also have a positive role in maintaining the high calorific values of this wood despite higher ash content.

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Fuel Properties of Sugar Maple and Yellow Birch Wood in Relation with Tree Vigor

Nguyen¹,

Cloutier²,

Achim³

et al. 2016

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“…Works, like that by Nguyen [36], evaluate the influence of the production conditions on the physical and mechanical properties of the final pellet. In this case, during the elaboration of the pellets, temperature, humidity, compression force, and particle shape were controlled to -finally -study which characteristic had the biggest incidence upon the final product by using maple trees as raw material.…”

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Biomass densification: A review of the market and recent R&D trends

2017

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The growing consumption of energy and the goals established in the COP21 to diminish greenhouse gases have been bases for the development of energy industries that use renewable sources. Biomass pellets have become interesting alternatives due to their physicochemical characteristics and advantages over traditional wood. This document sought to conduct a review of the behavior of the international market, emphasizing on the principal producer and consumer countries, prices of biofuel commercialization, as well as the different research trends related to this market. The European Union has become the principal market for biomass pellets with 94% growth in the last decade, sale prices around 200 and 250 €/t and an increasing need to import these biofuels. Research has focused mainly on four big areas, like pellet quality, new materials, market analysis, and combustion characteristics of the pellets. Understanding these research trends and knowing the existing market can permit the development of the currently inexistent Colombian industry for the use of this type of biofuel Keywords: Pellets, Biomass, Market, Solid Fuels, Renewable Energy. ResumenEl creciente consumo de energía y las metas establecidas en el COP21 para la disminución de gases de efecto invernadero han sido bases para el desarrollo de industrias energéticas que emplean fuentes renovables. Los pellets de biomasa se han convertido en alternativas interesantes debido a sus características fisicoquímicas y ventajas sobre la madera tradicional. El presente documento busca realizar una revisión al comportamiento del mercado internacional haciendo énfasis en los principales países productores y consumidores, los precios de comercialización del biocombustible, así como las diferentes tendencias en investigación relacionadas con este mercado. La Unión Europea se ha consolidado como el principal mercado para pellets de biomasa con un crecimiento del 94% en la última década, precios de venta alrededor de 200-250 €/t y una cada vez mayor necesidad de importar estos biocombustibles. Las investigaciones se han enfocado principalmente en cuatro grandes áreas como calidad de pellets, nuevos materiales, análisis de mercados y características de la combustión de pellets. Entender estas tendencias de investigación y conocer el mercado existente pueden permitir el desarrollo de la industria colombiana actualmente inexistente para el aprovechamiento de este tipo de biocombustible.

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“…According to Alian Cloutier et al [6], the influence of the process parameters and raw material characteristics on physical and mechanical properties of wood pellets made from particles of sugar maple trees was to investigated. Pellets were made in a single pelletizer while controlling temperature (75, 100 and 125 o C), moisture content, compression force (1500, 2000 and 2500N) and particle size.…”

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Thermal and Physical Characteristics of Fuel Pellets from Para-Rubber Leaf Litter

2016

6th International Conference on Biological, Chemical &Amp; Environmental Sciences (BCES-2016) August 8-9, 2016 Pattaya (Thailan

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Abstract-This study is to propose the thermo-physical properties of fuel pellets made from para-rubber leaf litter. The pararubber leaf litter from local plantation was collected, cleaned, dried and grinded to below 2 mm. The grinded raw material made to solid fuel pellet by a single unit pelletizer under difference condition of compressive pressure. Then pellets were analyzed the combustion behavior by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Moreover, the strength and L/D (length to diameter) ratio are also investigated. The results show that, the highest compressive strength was received at 300 psi of compaction pressure. The highest mass loss rate was obtained from 400 psi of compaction pressure at 327 o C,which lower than other compaction pressure conditions. Therefore, having higher compaction pressure provided easier ignition. The compaction pressure of 350 psi is provided highest burnout temperature with also highest amount of residue char for 705 o C and 9.57%, respectively. It can be concluded from the results of this study that the para-rubber leaf litter is suitable material for pelletization.

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Effect of process parameters and raw material characteristics on physical and mechanical properties of wood pellets made from sugar maple particles

Cited by 55 publications

References 25 publications

Fuel Properties of Sugar Maple and Yellow Birch Wood in Relation with Tree Vigor

Fuel Properties of Sugar Maple and Yellow Birch Wood in Relation with Tree Vigor

Biomass densification: A review of the market and recent R&D trends

Thermal and Physical Characteristics of Fuel Pellets from Para-Rubber Leaf Litter

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