ASSESSMENT OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PELLETS PRODUCED FROM BIOMASS

References: 14th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2014, www.sgem.org, SGEM2014 Conference Proceedings, ISBN 978-619-7105-15-5 / ISSN 1314-2704, June 19-25, 2014, Book 4, Vol. 1, 33-40 pp

ABSTRACT
Lowering the share of fossil fuel in energy production has become more important in
recent years. Solid bio-fuels are an applicable option. Their popularity keeps increasing year by year. Their mechanical resistance is one of observed criteria. Mechanical resistance and strength of solid bio-fuels are tested in the frame of the diploma thesis. Results imply that water content is most important for the mechanical resistance.

Keywords: pellets, biomass, biofuel, strength