Title:
The Occupational Health Effects of Torrefied Biocoal Pellets
Author(s):
Lemponen, J.-P., Seppäläinen, S., Soininen, H., Föhr, J., Ranta, T.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
The Energy Production by Biocoal Pellets in Boilers of Small Scale project has been carried out in co-operation with the Forest, Environment, and Energy focus area of South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences – Xamk and the bioenergy technology research group of Lappeenranta University of Technology. The aim of the project was to study the possibilities for using biocoal pellets in small-scale energy production to produce heat and electricity. Biochar pellets are a new fuel for small-scale usage, and there are no experiences available regarding its use. The occupational health effects of biocoal pellets were assessed by conducting a fluff test. The measurements did not reveal significant differences in comparison to the tests conducted with white pellets. Neither pellet’s inhalable dust exceeded the HTP8h value of 2 mg/m3 determined for wood dust. The only significant difference was the higher amount of bacteria in the torrefied pellets.
Keywords:
impacts, torrefaction, biochar
Topic:
Biomass Policies, Markets and Sustainability
Subtopic:
Environmental impacts of bioenergy
Event:
25th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
4AV.2.43
Pages:
1798 - 1800
ISBN:
978-88-89407-17-2
Paper DOI:
10.5071/25thEUBCE2017-4AV.2.43
Price:
FREE
