Title:
Method for Representative Biomass Sampling to Improve its Qualitative Parameters and to Optimize Combustion Processes
Author(s):
Horn, H., Dibdiakova, J., Aanerød, R.S., Vestlund, A., Esbensen, K.H.
Document(s):
Paper
Slide presentation
Abstract:
A method for comprehensive sampling of bark and wood chips has been introduced at a selected Norwegian sawmill. The raw material produced is utilized in the biomass combustion plant for production of thermal energy used for sawn wood drying. By implementing a composite sampling method, analytical characterisation give a more accurate representation of the entire volumes of biofuels. By using more accurate raw material data, it is possible to amend the combustion process in order to ensure more efficient energy use, in addition to improved bioash quality, lower emissions, lower energy consumption and lower maintenance costs at biomass combustion plants. Evaluating the outcomes from the sampling method in this study with traditional approaches, our first results substantiate that the volumes of target materials (bark and wood chips) cannot be adequately represented based on the traditional grab sampling approach.
Keywords:
bioenergy, biomass, sampling, wood, industrial scale application
Topic:
Industry Sessions
Subtopic:
Biomass Resources (Crops, SRF, Algae and Organic Waste)
Event:
26th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
ICO.16.5
Pages:
1588 - 1592
ISBN:
978-88-89407-18-9
Paper DOI:
10.5071/26thEUBCE2018-ICO.16.5
Price:
FREE
