1. Introduction
2. Definitions and Standards
3. Physio-chemical Characterisation of Raw Materials and Pellets
4. Pellet Production and Logistics
5. Safety Considerations and Health Concerns for Pellets During Storage, Handling and Transportation
6. Wood Pellet Combustion Technologies
7. Cost Analysis of Pellet Production
8. Cost Analysis of Pellet Utilisation in the Residential Heating Sector
9. Environmental Evaluation when using Pellets for Residential Heating Compared to other Energy Carriers
10. Current International Market Overview and Projections
11. Case Studies for the use of Pellets for Energy Generation
12. Research and Development
Prof., Dr. Ingwald Obernberger is the founder and general manager of BIOS BIOENERGIESYSTEME GmbH, a company active in R&D and engineering in the field of bioenergy. Since 1994 he has headed the research group 'Energetic Biomass Utilisation' at the Institute for Process and Particle Engineering, Graz University of Technology and since 1998 he has been a member of the Editorial Board of the international scientific journal Biomass and Bioenergy. He has published 6 books dealing with thermal biomass utilisation as well as more than 150 national and international publications and reports. Dipl.-Ing. Gerold Thek has worked at BIOS BIOENERGIESYSTEME GmbH since 2000 and since 2006 he has been project manager for national and international R&D projects in the field of bioenergy. His working areas and research activities are mainly focused on production and thermal utilisation of pellets, which has resulted in several publications in this field and formed the basis of this book.
'Undoubtedly the most comprehensive work ever produced on this
subject ... Well illustrated and easy to read, the book will surely
become the essential reference for our industry.'
Gordon Murray, Executive Director, Wood Pellet Association of
Canada 'In-depth like a PhD thesis and practical like a good
tourist guide.'
Remco Frenken, Senior Vice President Global Green Commodities at
RWE trading 'A renowned group of experts have gathered to make this
book a success by compiling today's knowledge on the subject
available in research institutions and industry as well as in
international networks. The Pellet Handbook is both a comprehensive
text for teaching requirements and a reference for practitioners in
pellet production and use.'
Josef Spitzer, Chairman, Executive Committee, IEA Bioenergy 'The
Pellet Handbook is undoubtedly the most comprehensive work ever
produced on this subject and I highly recommend it to industry
professionals who are engaged in the production, marketing,
transportation, or consumption of wood pellets, as well as
regulatory authorities, educators, and students. Well illustrated
and easy to read, the book will surely become the essential
reference for our industry.'
Gordon Murray, Executive Director, Wood Pellet Association of
Canada
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