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Burning wood pellets is not only the cleanest fuel available but it is economical as well, as much in some
cases over 65% savings in heating costs.
cases over 65% savings in heating costs.
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FUEL EMISSION LEVELS VARIOUS FUELS
- Pounds per Billion Btu of Energy Input
Pollutant Natural Gas Oil Coal WOOD PELLETS WOOD CHIPS
Carbon Dioxide 117,000 164,000 208,000 0 0
Carbon Monoxide 40 33 208 707 2,350
Nitrogen Oxides 92 448 457 12 188
Sulfur Dioxide 1 1,122 2,591 23 23.5
Particulates 7 84 2,744 23 TO 141 70.5 TO 3,760
Mercury 0.000 0.007 0.016 <0.0011 <0.0011
NOTE: Burning of biomass such as wood pellets also emits CO2; however, unless there has been a change in land use, it is
considered that CO2 emitted from biomass is removed from the air by new growth, and therefore it should not be included as a
CO2 contributor.
Fossil fuels emissions data from
The United States Department of Energy
Wood pellet and Wood Chip test data reference from:
Emission factors and emissions from residential biomass combustion in Sweden
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
Phone: + 46 (0)8-698 10 00, Fax: + 46 (0)8-20 29 25
E-mail: natur@naturvardsverket.se
Address: Naturvårdsverket, SE-106 48 Stockholm, Sweden
Internet: www.naturvardsverket.se
ISBN ISSN © Naturvårdsverket 200
- Pounds per Billion Btu of Energy Input
Pollutant Natural Gas Oil Coal WOOD PELLETS WOOD CHIPS
Carbon Dioxide 117,000 164,000 208,000 0 0
Carbon Monoxide 40 33 208 707 2,350
Nitrogen Oxides 92 448 457 12 188
Sulfur Dioxide 1 1,122 2,591 23 23.5
Particulates 7 84 2,744 23 TO 141 70.5 TO 3,760
Mercury 0.000 0.007 0.016 <0.0011 <0.0011
NOTE: Burning of biomass such as wood pellets also emits CO2; however, unless there has been a change in land use, it is
considered that CO2 emitted from biomass is removed from the air by new growth, and therefore it should not be included as a
CO2 contributor.
Fossil fuels emissions data from
The United States Department of Energy
Wood pellet and Wood Chip test data reference from:
Emission factors and emissions from residential biomass combustion in Sweden
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
Phone: + 46 (0)8-698 10 00, Fax: + 46 (0)8-20 29 25
E-mail: natur@naturvardsverket.se
Address: Naturvårdsverket, SE-106 48 Stockholm, Sweden
Internet: www.naturvardsverket.se
ISBN ISSN © Naturvårdsverket 200
| HOW DO THE AIR EMISSIONS STACK UP? |
What difference does Btu’s have on the price of wood pellets?
Let’s say you buy one ton of wood pellets that have a Btu of 8500 Btu’s per lb.
And you buy one ton of wood pellets that have a Btu of 8100 Btu’s per lb.
How much money are you losing when you buy the lower Btu’s?
Btu’s per pound Equivalent cost per ton For every 1000Btu’s/pound
Based on an average you gain or lose per ton
8500 Btu per ton product @$225.00/ton Retail
6900 $263.25/ton $38.25 You Lose/ton
7900 $240.75/ton $15.75 You Lose/ton
8000 $238.50/ton $13.50 You lose/ton
8100 $236.25/ton $11.25 You lose/ton
8300 $229.50/ton $4.50 You Lose/ton
8500 $225.00/ton $0.00 Even
8700 $220.50.00/ton $4.50 You Gain/ton
8900 $213.75/ton $11.25 You Gain/ton
The above formulas were based on rounding up to two decimals.
We consistently strive for the highest Btu's/LB. and the lowest % of Ash.
We give you the most heat value for the your money and lowest ash% affording you the least
labor.
Let’s say you buy one ton of wood pellets that have a Btu of 8500 Btu’s per lb.
And you buy one ton of wood pellets that have a Btu of 8100 Btu’s per lb.
How much money are you losing when you buy the lower Btu’s?
Btu’s per pound Equivalent cost per ton For every 1000Btu’s/pound
Based on an average you gain or lose per ton
8500 Btu per ton product @$225.00/ton Retail
6900 $263.25/ton $38.25 You Lose/ton
7900 $240.75/ton $15.75 You Lose/ton
8000 $238.50/ton $13.50 You lose/ton
8100 $236.25/ton $11.25 You lose/ton
8300 $229.50/ton $4.50 You Lose/ton
8500 $225.00/ton $0.00 Even
8700 $220.50.00/ton $4.50 You Gain/ton
8900 $213.75/ton $11.25 You Gain/ton
The above formulas were based on rounding up to two decimals.
We consistently strive for the highest Btu's/LB. and the lowest % of Ash.
We give you the most heat value for the your money and lowest ash% affording you the least
labor.
Effects of moisture on heat value of
wood chips/sawdust expressed in Btu’s
Item 1. 6500 Btu’s at 24% moisture
Item 2. 5400 Btu’s at 37% moisture
Item 3. 5100 Btu’s at 39% moisture
Item 4. 4700 Btu’s at 44% moisture
Item 5. 4400 Btu’s at 48% moisture
Item 6. 3150 Btu’s at 61.5% moisture
BASED ON $35.00/TON DELIVERED PRICE OF WOOD CHIPS/SAWDUST MOISTURE WOULD EFFECT YOUR
HEAT VALUE PER TON AS FOLLOWS:
Item 1. Your receiving 13 million Btu’s of heat value for $35.00
Item 2. Your receiving 10.8 million Btu’s of heat value for $35.00
Item 3. Your receiving 10.2 million Btu’s of heat value for $35.00
Item 4. Your receiving 9.4 million Btu’s of heat value for $35.00
Item 5. Your receiving 8.8 million Btu’s of heat value for $35.00
Item 6. Your receiving 6.3 million Btu’s of heat value for $35.00
These are tests performed for Valley Forest Wood Products, LLC. By Twin Ports Testing Lab. Superior, WI
Wood Pellets hold a consistent 5% to 6% moisture content always assuring you of
consistent heat/ton value. This consistency allows your boiler to operate with
steady, nonfluctuating operating performance.
wood chips/sawdust expressed in Btu’s
Item 1. 6500 Btu’s at 24% moisture
Item 2. 5400 Btu’s at 37% moisture
Item 3. 5100 Btu’s at 39% moisture
Item 4. 4700 Btu’s at 44% moisture
Item 5. 4400 Btu’s at 48% moisture
Item 6. 3150 Btu’s at 61.5% moisture
BASED ON $35.00/TON DELIVERED PRICE OF WOOD CHIPS/SAWDUST MOISTURE WOULD EFFECT YOUR
HEAT VALUE PER TON AS FOLLOWS:
Item 1. Your receiving 13 million Btu’s of heat value for $35.00
Item 2. Your receiving 10.8 million Btu’s of heat value for $35.00
Item 3. Your receiving 10.2 million Btu’s of heat value for $35.00
Item 4. Your receiving 9.4 million Btu’s of heat value for $35.00
Item 5. Your receiving 8.8 million Btu’s of heat value for $35.00
Item 6. Your receiving 6.3 million Btu’s of heat value for $35.00
These are tests performed for Valley Forest Wood Products, LLC. By Twin Ports Testing Lab. Superior, WI
Wood Pellets hold a consistent 5% to 6% moisture content always assuring you of
consistent heat/ton value. This consistency allows your boiler to operate with
steady, nonfluctuating operating performance.
PINK LINE IS MOISTURE * BLACK LINE IS 00'S BTU'S
120 gallons of heating oil
170 gallons of propane
16,000 ft3 of natural gas
4,775 kilowatt hours (kWh)
electricity