Consequence of SRF poplar wood harvesting method on energy content preservation
Contributo in Atti di convegno
Data di Pubblicazione:
2008
Citazione:
Consequence of SRF poplar wood harvesting method on energy content preservation / L. Pari, A. Ciriello, F. Gallucci - In: 16Th European Biomass Conference & ExhibitionDisco ottico. - [s.l] : null, 2008. - pp. 517-522 (( Intervento presentato al 16. convegno European Biomass Conference & Exhibition tenutosi a Valencia, Spain nel 2008.
Abstract:
As renewable energy demand increases, SRF poplar cultivation is getting more and more important in energy
production. SRF harvesting takes place normally between December and March: storage between April and November is
therefore necessary, pointedly concerning the energetic quality of the material, that depends by harvesting method and the
product dimensions. Today three different harvesting methods are available, turning out respectively whole plants, chunks
and chips. Weather conditions and microbiological activities produce a dry matter reduction, hence energy loss. A
measurement of the energy content of the SRF poplar cultivation was made during the harvesting. During the storage period
were registered temperature, rainfall, humidity and solar radiation. Temperature inside the piles was also monitored at
different heights. After the piles opening were measured moisture content, ash content, and heating. Whole trees and chunks
have lower energy losses if compared with chips. On the other side, transport and following treatments, more difficult for
the whole plants, will have an impact on the economy and energy balance of the productive chain. Both chips and chunks
can constitute, in appropriate plants, the final form of fuel, while whole plants must always be processed..
Tipologia IRIS:
03 - Contributo in volume
Keywords:
SRF
Elenco autori:
L. Pari, A. Ciriello, F. Gallucci
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Titolo del libro:
16Th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition