Oil and gas prices continue to rise, and will continue to rise in the future. At a time of economic recession the pressure of meeting fuel and energy bills is becoming more and more difficult to manage. Concerns over global warming are also gaining attention, as fossil fuels are seen to be a direct cause of temperature increase. Oil and gas are trapped forms of carbon from under the ground. When we use fossil fuels we then release this carbon into the atmosphere. However this carbon is not part of the current carbon cycle as it has been kept deep underground, it was part of a previous carbon cycle. Plants and trees are part of the current carbon cycle, as the plants grow they absorb carbon dioxide and when they die and decay or are burnt this carbon in then released back into the atmosphere. New tree’s and plants re-absorb this carbon, and therefore carbon dioxide levels should be fairly stable. By burning fossil fuels we are placing additional carbon into the atmosphere, which leads to the greenhouse effect and traps the suns heat, leading to climate change. Therefore alternative and renewable energy sources are being considered. And to use these energy sources efficiently, upgrading them into pellets.

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Pellet manufacture is using heat and pressure to reform different materials into pellets. Pellets can be made into various different shapes and sizes, and from a wide range of raw materials. By producing pellets from a raw material, it is possible to increase the density of the raw material, even up to factors of ten or more. A high value fuel has been produced from a low density, low value raw material. Which is cheaper to transport and is easier to design systems for their use, for example pellet stoves and boilers and their hopper and auger feed mechanisms.

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Producing pellets is a skilled process, and requires the right equipment, the right knowledge and the right raw material. Without all of these factors working together, efficient pellet production is not possible. For example there are various pellet mills and pellet presses available in various different sizes and productivities. However, a key mistake that is made is to purchase a pellet mill that has productivity beyond the capabilities of the other process equipment. If your setup cannot prepare quality consistent raw material at the correct moisture content, then the capabilities of the pellet mill are wasted. So understanding the true abilities and productivities of the equipment is crucial to produce a balanced setup. A balanced setup is a more efficient way to spend resources and will also be more energy efficient.

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