Pellet production and biomass handling combine combustible material, dust and mechanical processing. Stored biomass can also self-heat. Mills, conveyors and storage therefore need to be considered together, from fuel preparation through to delivery to the energy process.
Wood pellets · Biofuels · Fuel handling
Typical processes
- Milling & pelletising
- Fuel conveyors
- Silos & storage
Protection priorities
Consider hot particles in the process, developing heat in storage and the potential for fire to spread between connected equipment.
Protection review
What we assess.
Fuel preparation
Review the fuel, moisture and dust conditions around mills and preparation equipment.
Material handling
Follow conveyors and transfer points that connect fuel preparation with storage and use.
Fuel storage
Consider developing heat in stored material and the links to connected handling equipment.
Useful information for your project discussion.
- Fuel characteristics, dust and moisture conditions
- Mills, transfer routes and storage connections
- Hot particles and developing heat in stored material