Changes in raw material moisture content, pellet quality and production rates of pellet press machine.
One of the reasons pellet fuel is so popular, is pellets made by pellet press machines have a moisture content below 10%, and this enables the pellets to burn very efficiently, and produce virtually no smoke during combustion. Pellet production is a high temperature process; the right moisture content will produce the best quality pellets, reduce energy consumption and reduce pellet press machine downtime.
Changes in Raw Material Composition and the Inclusion of Binders and Lubricants
In pellet press machine, every raw material behaves differently, and some materials produce quality pellets easier than others. Depending on the pellet press equipment used, the composition of the raw material may need to be changed to produce a quality pellets at a reasonable productivity. Changing the composition can include adjusting particle size or moisture content, however it may also include adding binders and lubricants to help produce higher quality fuel pellets.
