🌿 High-Silica or Low-Lignin Biomass Materials and Their Challenges in Pellet/Briquette Production
🔎 What are the challenges of high-silica biomass in pellet production? Characteristics of High-Silica Biomass: ✔️ High Ash Content: Leads to slagging and fouling in combustion systems.✔️ Abrasive Nature: Causes excessive wear on pellet mill dies and rollers.✔️ Low Energy Density: Results in poor combustion efficiency.✔️ Hard to Pelletize: High friction makes densification difficult. ⚠️ Examples of High-Silica Biomass & Issues in Pellet Making: Biomass TypeSilica Content (%)Issues in Pellet MakingRice Husk15-20%High wear on die & rollers, slagging during combustionPaddy Straw10-15%Poor binding properties, high ash form [...]