Fuel from Straw: an Infield Briquetting Process

Start - Finish:

1990-1992

Research Conducted by:

Dr P.Willmot

Keywords:

Compactor, Closed-End Die Mechanisms

Aims & Objectives:

• To develop a cost effective method of mechanical compaction and transportation of straw for fuel.

Brief Description

Project focussed on the material properties of straw and on the design and development of a novel high speed/low energy compactor mechanism.

Publications:

Willmot, P. , Bridge, H. and Vitols, R. , Advances in Straw Wafering Technology (iii) Power Usage in Rotary Die Mechanics , September 1992, 80 pp, AEA Technology, ETSU

Edited Works: Contributions
Willmot, P. , ''High Power Usage During the Operation of Rotary Closed-End Die Mechanisms'' , in Advances in Wafering Technology ETSU B/SF/00202/REP , Bass, R.J., Williams, R.G.H. and Brown, D.A.G. (eds), Energy Technology Support Unit: Dept of Trade and Industry ), Harwell , 1993, pp 9-12 .

Project appeared on BBC Tomorrow's World , 1991