Optimization of the Production Process of Wood Pellets by Adding Additives

In this work are described the possibilities for improving efficiency of wood pellets production. The introductory part is devoted to analyzing the properties of wood pellets, combustion and production of pollutants when combusted it. The production of wood pellets and used pelleting machines was analyzed. The main task of this work is to introduce efficiency pelleting lines and cost reduction of the wood pellets production as fuel with a focus on the effects of adding additives. The results of experimental measurements and properties of wood pellets with different additives are presented in the final part. DOI: 10.4018/ijeoe.2012040102 International Journal of Energy Optimization and Engineering, 1(2), 20-40, April-June 2012 21 Copyright © 2012, IGI Global. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global is prohibited. The authors did not find work that would be similar in experiments on wood pellets production on this scale. It is expected that the addition of additives will be spread among producers of wood pellets after the experimental testing.