BIOMASS CANADIAN 11 14 16 18 Co-firing China 20 24 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 BSB builds biomass-fuelled solution for Grand Falls General Hospital. Biomass and bandages New Brunswick schools choose biomass boilers for heating the halls. An education in biomass heating Beijing is getting serious about biomass power. Belt basics that can provide enhanced conveyor performance outcomes . Maximizing conveyor operation 11 HEATING THE NORTH Researchers assess the environmental impacts of residential heating fuels in rural regions. Canadian Biomass’ annual Pellet Gear Buyers Guide rounds up suppliers of pellet production equipment available for the Canadian industry. Pellet Gear Buyers Guide 9 14 DEPARTMENTS 6 28 Industry news Equipment spotlight – Chippers/grinders “. . . solutions are generally common sense once the groundwork is understood.” 20 Read the full story on page 20 COLUMNS 4 8 34 Editorial WPAC – Domestic support Final Thoughts Our Cover Similar to Alaska, Canada’s territories (Yukon pictured) have challenges accessing affordable residential heating fuels. Researchers based in Southeast Alaska assess the environmental impact of these heating options on page 11. Canadian BIOMASS 3