BIOMASS CANADIAN 12 10 16 20 23 MarCh/april 2011 A recent “how to” seminar explained the industry for those interesting in supplying and heating with biomass. Heating with Biomass Making biomass available for bioenergy developments could also solve the wildland-urban interface fire issue. Freeing up Feedstock Newfoundland’ s newest pellet producer is also aiming to be a renewable energy supplier. Wood Energy Provider Bulk pellets are prone to off-gassing and self-heating, which can be mitigated by procurement, production, and storage techniques. Bulk Pellet Behaviour 12 Landfill Diversion 20 The BioFuels Recycling Centre saves valuable landfill space and feeds a hungry power plant. 28 Experts present perspectives on various drying technologies used at projects in Canada and beyond. Choosing a Dryer Photo: Robert Gray 16 Photo: Todd May “Opportunity biomass is tied di-re c t l y t o s a w t i m b e r o r p u l p w o o d ; if market conditions aren’t right for those commodities, the waste component that goes to bioenergy won’t be produced.” Read the full story on page 16 DEPARTMENTS 6,8 33 34 Biomass Update – News Project Report – Quebec cogen New Gear coluMNS 4 15 31 Editorial – Waste not Project Financing – Expert resources WPAC Update – Danish renewable energy Our Cover The team at the BioFuels Recycling Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, diverts about 35,000 tonnes/year of wood waste from the landfill. Left to right: Cory Bosse, Brian Perrault, Michelle Dixon, Bill James, and Amber Kidd (missing: Cody Manning). Story on page 12 www.canadianbiomassmagazine.com Canadian BIOMASS 3
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