Design of Conveyors for Extreme Northern Climates
Conveyor design considerations for harsh winter conditions and extreme cold climates.
By Paul Janzé
conveyors cold climate design winter conditions
Technical Articles
Expert insights on biomass handling, processing, and project development
Biomass Sampling
With the current emphasis on the use of biomass for green energy purposes, the importance of having good quality hog fuel cannot be over-emphasized. And to ensure good quality fuel, good sampling procedures must be followed.
By Paul Janzé
biomass sampling quality control pulp and paper
Handling Pellets - Things to Consider
Wood pellets are uniform in size and moisture content, are very free flowing, but are quite fragile and easily degrade.
By Paul Janzé
wood pellets handling storage degradation
Chip Biomass Pile Inventory Management
Effective strategies for managing large biomass pile inventories and stock rotation.
By Paul Janzé
inventory management pile management biomass storage stock rotation
Rock Removal from Woody Biomass
Methods and equipment for removing rocks and other contaminants from woody biomass materials.
By Paul Janzé
rock removal contamination screening biomass cleaning
Biomass Storage Pile Basics
Fundamental principles of biomass pile storage, sizing, and management.
By Paul Janzé
storage pile design biomass storage pile basics
Biomass Dust Fire and Explosion Control
Safety considerations for dust control, fire prevention, and explosion mitigation in biomass facilities.
By Paul Janzé
safety dust control fire prevention explosion control
Screens for Woody Biomass
Selection and application of screening equipment for woody biomass materials.
By Paul Janzé
screening equipment selection biomass processing size separation
Disc Screen Fundamentals
Understanding the principles and applications of disc screening technology.
By Paul Janzé
disc screens screening technology fundamentals separation
Helical Chute for Wood Pellets
Design and application of helical chutes for gentle wood pellet handling.
By Paul Janzé
helical chutes wood pellets gentle handling chute design
Determining the Natural Compaction of a Biomass Pile
Methods for calculating and measuring natural compaction in biomass storage piles.
By Paul Janzé
compaction pile density measurement biomass properties
Biomass Trucks and Dumpers
Transportation equipment and unloading systems for biomass delivery.
By Paul Janzé
transportation trucks dumpers unloading systems
The Benefits of Chip Thickness Screening
Why chip thickness screening is important for consistent biomass quality.
By Paul Janzé
chip screening thickness screening quality control biomass processing
A Practical Guide to Metrication
Converting between imperial and metric units in engineering and biomass applications.
By Paul Janzé
metrication unit conversion engineering measurements
Plastic Contamination in Pulp
Identifying and managing plastic contamination issues in pulp and paper production.
By Paul Janzé
contamination plastic pulp mill quality control
Chip Storage and Handling for Pulp Mills
Specialized considerations for chip handling systems in pulp and paper mills.
By Paul Janzé
pulp mills chip handling storage systems mill operations
Vendor Documentation Requirements
Essential documentation requirements when working with equipment vendors.
By Paul Janzé
vendor management documentation procurement project management
Project Definition and Planning
Critical steps in defining and planning successful biomass projects.
By Paul Janzé
project planning project definition project management planning
Conveyor Safety and Guarding
Safety requirements and guarding systems for conveyor equipment.
By Paul Janzé
conveyor safety guarding safety systems workplace safety
Solid Biofuel Standards
International standards and specifications for solid biofuel quality.
By Paul Janzé
biofuel standards quality standards specifications international standards
Transporting Woody Biomass by Rail
Rail transportation considerations for woody biomass materials.
By Paul Janzé
rail transport transportation logistics biomass transport
Sprocket Wear and Chain Run Direction
Understanding sprocket wear patterns and optimal chain run direction.
By Paul Janzé
sprockets chain drives wear patterns maintenance
So you want to build a biomass plant
A Beginner's Guide to the Project Development Process. The days are long gone when developing a project was as simple as pitching an idea to a bank, getting some cash, building a plant and selling your product.
By Paul Janzé
project development biomass plant feasibility engineering construction
Biomass Handling System Design – Things to Consider
Biomass is not an easy material to handle. It appears in a myriad of species, forms and sizes; it knits together, doesn't flow well, consolidates and packs easily. Care must be taken in the design of your biomass handling system.
By Paul Janzé
biomass handling system design hog fuel wood pellets