The Use of Straw Residues in Fuel Alternatives

Objective

To use straw residues (a current waste by-product of an existing straw processing activity) to produce environmentally friendly domestic firelighters and industrial fuel pellets utilising predominantly renewable materials. The RTD goals involve :
- Development of consistent particle size to ensure standardised processing conditions.
- Selection of and inclusion methods for additives to aid processing and presentation.
- Development of process conditions for mixing, extrusion/compaction.
- Development of test and analytical methodology to ensure conformance and performance standards.
- Compliance with ecological issues.

Programme(s)

• FP4-NNE-JOULE C - Specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration in the field of non-nuclear energy, 1994-1998

Topic(s)

• 03 - Renewable energies (RE)

Funding Scheme

Coordinator