RE: Black/white pellet comparisons5 Mar 2018 17:13
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The AEG group has put CoalSwitch into operation
Bioenergy Insight
The Active Energy Division for Biomass and Forest Management announced that it is launching the first CoalSwitch TM commercial station in Utah, USA, to produce coal that can replace coal.
According to the AEG group, the station produces "unique pellets of high calorific value and bulk weights that act as coal and at the same time bring to the environment all the benefits of pure biomass .
For the production of cellulosic fuel, it uses low value waste wood , which is produced as a by-product of, for example, paper and wood saws, but also chemically treated waste wood , palm oil production residues and various other raw materials. The Group declares that CoalSwitch TM transforms low value waste material into an interesting and cost-effective fuel. The quality of this fuel has been tested over the past few years in collaboration with the University of Utah.
Since February 5, this first commercial station has been fully operational. The company hopes that innovative pellets attract the attention of potential partners, investors and government officials.
"Now that the plant is in operation, AEG can show how much fuel it can deliver commercially. This is definitely a turning point in the development of our company, and it will be our pleasure to welcome some of our partners at the opening of the pellet factory this week, "said Richard Spinks, CEO of Active Energy.
"We plan to open the station for other organizations and potential partners in the coming weeks and months to expand production in Utah and other locations. "
"We believe that AEG's CoalSwitch fuel can play a major role in protecting the environment globally, thanks to its unique quality and the ability to directly replace or supplement coal burning . The fact that AEG uses a variety of biomass types and, above all, forestry and residual wood waste , along with the quality and environmental benefits of CoalSwitch pellets , has prompted many partners, including government representatives, businesses and facilities. "
The University of Utah, which tested the fuel, brings key findings of CoalSwitch's potential for the power industry. Its use, according to researchers, should bring significant financial and environmental benefits.
The article has been translated from Bioenergy Insight