Title:
Decentralized Use of Torrefied Pellets in South-Savo Region of Finland: Environmental and Economical Assessment
Author(s):
Raghu, K.C., Lemponen, J-P., Föhr, J., Ranta, T.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
The purpose of this research is to initiate investigation on market potential of torrefied pellets in South-Savo region, Finland. The focus is on to small-sized residential heating. Torrefied pellet is an upgraded product with additional valuable features such as grindability and hydrophobicity. From the initial investigation, it was found that there is a substantial market in this region for pellets, including torrefied pellets. The phasing out of oil and direct-electric heating system, as well as increasing interest in biomass for heating are some of the indications that torrefied pellet could be potential player in the space heating sector. Furthermore, from the trial run of firing pellets in Ariterm Biomatic+ boiler, shows that torrefied pellets have slightly less CO2 emission compared to traditional white pellets. Further research is planned to study economics of torrefied pellet supply chain in South-Savo region as well as its environment sustainability.
Keywords:
biomass, pellets, sustainability, torrefaction
Topic:
Biomass Policies, Markets and Sustainability
Subtopic:
Environmental impacts of bioenergy
Event:
24th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
4AV.2.15
Pages:
1510 - 1512
ISBN:
978-88-89407-165
Paper DOI:
10.5071/24thEUBCE2016-4AV.2.15
Price:
FREE
