Analysis of Factors Affecting Miscanthus Pellet Production and Pellet Quality using Response Surface Methodology

• Published in: Bioresources Vol. 9; no. 2; pp. 3334 - 3346
• Main Authors: Moon, Youn-Ho, Yang, Jungwoo, Koo, Bon-Cheol, An, Jong-Woong, Cha, Young-Lok, Youn, Young-Mi, Yu, Gyeong-Dan, An, Gi Hong, Park, Kwang-Geun, Choi, In-Hu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: North Carolina State University 01.05.2014
• Subjects: Lignocellulosic pellets; Miscanthus pellets; Solid fuels

The Miscanthus sacchariflorus strain Goedae-Uksae 1 has recently been developed as an energy crop, because of its rapid growth, ease of culture, and large size. In this study, Miscanthus pellets were investigated for further practical use of renewable resources. The pellets were produced on a pilot...