Wood Pellet Silo Systems for Biomass Power Plants
What are wood pellets? Why are their applications increasing? Wood pellets are small cylindrical fuels made primarily from sawdust, wood chips, shavings, and forestry logging residues. These are dried, crushed, and impurity-removed materials, then extruded under high pressure. The pelleting process relies on the lignin of the wood itself as a “natural binder,” eliminating the need for additional adhesives. Typical industrial-grade wood pellets are approximately 6–10 mm in diameter and 10–30 mm in length, with high bulk density, low moisture content, and uniform size, making them suitable for large-scale mechanized conveying and automatic feeding. In Southeast Asia, the application of wood pellets is growing significantly, primarily driven by: Abundant biomass resources: A wide range of sources including forestry byproducts and wood processing waste. Increasing share of renewable energy: Many countries are promoting clean energy and low-carbon power structures. Standardized f...