Pine pellet is a type of biomass energy fuel produced using pine tree wood or other pine forest products. This type of pellet contains the processed and compressed form of pine trees. Processed pine pellets usually contain wood shavings, wood residues or other parts of the pine tree.
The production process of pine pellets usually includes the following steps:
- Raw Material Preparation: Wood chips, residues or other forest products from pine trees are prepared for processing.
- Grinding and Drying: The raw material is ground into a fine sawdust and then dried.
- Pressing: The dried sawdust is compressed under high pressure using special pellet presses and converted into pellets of a specific shape and size.
- Cooling and Packaging: Newly produced pine pellets are usually cooled and then made available for use with appropriate packaging processes.
Pine pellet is a sustainable and environmentally friendly fuel type used for biomass energy production. It offers an effective solution in energy production by being used in heating systems, fireplaces or boilers. Pine pellets generally have low moisture content and produce low emission levels during combustion, which helps to minimise environmental impacts.