<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The objectives of the paper are to determine the  quality of pellets available on the market in Latvia and to compare results with the European standard EN 14961-2:2011. The following parameters have been determined for samples of pellets: length, diameter, moisture and ash content, mechanical  durability, lower calorific value and bulk density. The results showed that all samples confirm to the B class requirements of  the standard. If one considers the A1 class - only 4 out of 9 samples fit the requirements. The paper emphasizes the need for the introduction of a quality control system for the wood pellets market in Latvia.</p></abstract>

The objectives of the paper are to determine the  quality of pellets available on the market in Latvia and to compare results with the European standard EN 14961-2:2011. The following parameters have been determined for samples of pellets: length, diameter, moisture and ash content, mechanical  durability, lower calorific value and bulk density. The results showed that all samples confirm to the B class requirements of  the standard. If one considers the A1 class - only 4 out of 9 samples fit the requirements. The paper emphasizes the need for the introduction of a quality control system for the wood pellets market in Latvia.

The quality of pellets available on the market in Latvia: classification according en 14961 requirements

Institute of Energy Systems and Environment, Riga Technical University

Environmental and Climate Technologies

The objectives of the paper are to determine the  quality of pellets available on the market in Latvia and to compare results with the European standard EN...

The quality of pellets available on the market in Latvia: classification according en 14961 requirements

Published Online: Nov 09, 2012

Page range: 36 - 40

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10145-012-0006-x

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