Title:
Analysis of a Transformation Process of Vineyard Pruning into Chips by a Micro Plant
Author(s):
Bisaglia, C., Romano, E.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
The Italian wine making covers 18.4% of the global production representing the world's largest production. The cultivation of the vineyards foresees the winter pruning that's necessary for the preparation to the next year's production. The annual pruned biomass (1-3 t ha-1) is considered a waste and is removed by shredding or burning. The possibility of take advantage of the pruned material obtaining biomass for heating processes represents an alternative that can turns a waste into a further product of the vineyard. The easiest size to manage the pruned biomass for energy purposes is wood chips; nevertheless it requires specific equipment and has to face the problem of residual humidity. Moreover, the transport to a processing center represents an unsustainable extra cost. A viable solution could be represented by harvesting the pruned biomass in small diameter (450 mm) round-bales, let them dry naturally and then chipping the whole round-bales with a purpose-designed mill, powered by the tractor power take-off (PTO) itself. The present research evaluates the feasibility of such solution and presents a study case carried out in a typical North-West Italy production area.
Keywords:
agricultural residues, mechanization, biomass treatment plants, renewable energy production
Topic:
Biomass Resources
Subtopic:
Biomass Feedstock, Residues and By-products
Event:
25th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1AO.7.4
Pages:
58 - 63
ISBN:
978-88-89407-17-2
Paper DOI:
10.5071/25thEUBCE2017-1AO.7.4
Price:
FREE
