Starting a biomass fuel plant: what decides whether it works
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A common mistake is miscalculating feedstock, not choosing machinery. The three variables that decide viability, and the costs that are usually left out of the plan.
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Notes on biomass fuel, wood chips, rubberwood pellets, and industrial fuel choices.
When the fuel market heats up, deciding fast gets expensive
8 min read
Plants that sign fuel contracts on a rising market usually pay more than expected, not on price per ton, but on a specification that never matched the boiler.
Wood processing machinery for biomass: four machines and what they decide
6 min read
Chipper, hammer mill, dryer and pellet mill: what each does, and why the drying stage is the main reason pellets cost more than chips.