Introducing of ProPelety solution

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Introducing of concept solution for

Alternative utilization of excess and residues for economical production of pellets and their use on trade

• effective processing of dry biomass (straw, hay, hulls) from cereals, oilseeds, grasses and woods
• economic and technical aspects of production pellets and their use on trade
• technologies for the production of pellets in practice

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Content

• Company introduction
• The concept of local pellet production
• Introduction of ProPelety solution for pellet production
• Requirements for building readiness
• Modification and integration of the line
• References
• Economical aspects
• ProPelety standard project processing
• The standard steps of ProPelety solution delivery for pellet production
• Competitive advantages of ProPelety solution
• Conclusion

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Company introduction

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About ProPelety Ltd.

• ProPelety Ltd. is a private company supplying complex technologies for processing and utilizing energy from agricultural waste and fast-renewable natural resources.
• ProPelety Ltd. develops, manufactures, supplies and maintains compact pellet lines for processing of excess and residues from dry agricultural biomass (straw, hay, hulls, chaff, threshing, etc.) from cereals, oilseeds, pulses, grass, energy plants, separates and composts or from dry wood biomass (wood sawdust and shavings).
• ProPelety Ltd. focuses to efficient and economical technologies for local production and using of pellets

ProPelety Ltd.

• Žďár nad Sázavou, Czech Republic
• www.propelety.cz

ProPelety business representative in EU and MENA regions:

• Czech
• Slovakia
• Poland
• Romania
• Western Balkans
• Greece
• Lithuania
• Ukraine
• Rossia
• BENELUX
• UK

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AXIOM TECH Ltd.

ProPelety Ltd. mother company

Independent engineering and consultancy company since 1993

Provider of CAx/ PLM SW technologies

• consultancies and engineering services in the field of product development own built and time proven approaches and methodology
• References – HQ base and relationship with customers and partners
• Complexity of product line and activities in the mechanical engineering
• CAx/PLM, R&D and mechanical design, Process simulation, Development

Long term cooperation with CAx worldwide leaders

• Siemens Industry Software, CG Tech, HP

Company background

• 78 employees, 61 technicians
• 11 CAx/PLM product specialists
• 13 IT consultants and programmers
• 3 specialists (FEM, processes, Plant Simulation)
• 34 designers

Sites – Zlín, Žďár n.S.

References from mechanical engineering and automotive industry - cca 400 customers at Czech Republic and EU

ArcelorMittal, Continental Barum, Donaldson, GE Aviation, Motor Jikov Group, Pramet Tools, Robert Bosch, Seko Aerospace, Siemens, Škoda Auto, Tafonco, Taveco (TATRA), Vítkovice, Heavy Machinery, Vítkovice slévárny, Škoda Plzeň Slévarny, Sklostroj, Velteko, ZVVZ, ŽĎAS, ect.

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AXIOM TECH Ltd.

Main references from delivery of services

Donaldson

• since 2005, 10 designers, projects
• project leaders - Donaldson
• mechanical deign, routing, programming
• automotive division – change management support

Siemens R&D

• since 2007, 6 designers and development engineers,
• mechanical design, on site

Robert Bosch

• since 2001, 9 designers and development engineers
• development and a mechanical design of fuel transportation systems

Continental Tires

• since 2000, tire mould design and NC programming

FEI (Philips) mechanical design, since 2010

Autoneum since 2012, mould design, 3-5 designers

LEGO since 2014, mechanical design, 5 -7 designers

MBTECH (Daimler development partner) – since 2014, mechanical design, up to 10 designers

ALL are Customers with very strict confidential requirements - Non disclosure agreements

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AXIOM TECH development center

Zdar nad Sazavou CZE - for ProPelety lines

• Development Center of machinery and equipment for the production of usable energy fuels based on biomass. Opened in 08/2012.
• Has a unique testing workplace for prototype of ProPelety pelletizing line, operational facilities for its continued development, laboratories, manufacturing workshop, assembly hall and office space.

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The concept of local pellet production

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Why pellets?

Technical reasons

• Transformation of raw biomass into the product
• Smaller storage requirements, easier handling and dosing
• Pellets = product for automatic processes

Economical reasons

• Alternative product from renewable resources
• Availability by standard technologies in agri industry
• Wide range of using - FEEDING, BEDDING, FERTILIZER, FUEL

Political reasons

• Next employment for agricultural companies
• Environmentally friendly solution
• Develop local solutions for global trade

Granule with a high degree of compress

• diameter of granules: 6, 8, 12 mm, length: 1-3 times the diameter
• binders are natural compounds that are automatically released from each of the biomass due to the pressure, friction and temperature during granulation - mostly Lignin - natural organic compound, which is contained in the cellular structure of each plant

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Wide range of pellet using

Quality of input:

Nutritional value

• depending on the composition of the feedstock

Absorption value

• Dryness

Composition of nutrients

• The quality depending on the feed composition

Calorific value

• Dryness of residual biomass

Quality of product:

Feeding

• Dispensability
• Easy storing, handling

Bedding

• High moisture absorption (4-5× compared to straw)
• Sterile - no germs

Fertilizer

• natural nutrients
• gradual supplying into the soil

Fuel

• The calorific value comparable with brown coal (14-17 MJ / kg)
• High efficiency of combustion in boilers used for pellets

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Pellets using

Fuel

Granule with a high degree of compress

• diameter of granules: 6, 8, 12, 14 mm, length: 1-3 times the diameter
• no additives, binder is Lignin (natural organic compound, which is contained in the cellular structure of each plant

Calorific value - comparable with coal

Minimal emissions and dust

• sulfur is 20-30x less then coal
• minimum of dust, clean operation

Low ash

• ash is 5-10x less then coal
• the usefulness of fertilization

Small storage requirements

• 5 times smaller than store of bales
• 10 times smaller than bulk of straw

Easy handling and dosing

• potential for automatic combustion

High combustion efficiency

• Together with coal in existing boilers
• Separately in automatic boilers with special burners - the effectiveness more than 90%

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Recommended boilers for agro pellets for burning

Petrojet Trade s.r.o.

• Patentovaná technologie na automatické spalování biomasy pro rodinné domy a komerční budovy
• Velká Buková 109, 270 23 Křivoklát, CZE
• E-mail: info@sandexsro.cz

http://www.horakypetrojet.cz/

Smart Heating Technology s.r.o.

• U Statku 653/24, 717 00 Ostrava-Bartovice, CZE

http://www.smartheating.cz/

S.C. ECOHORNET SRL

• Strada Italia 4, Chiajna 077040, ROM

http://www.ecohornet.ro/

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Types of pellets

• Pellets from wheat straw
• Pellets from rape straw
• Pellets from hay
• Pellets made from wood sawdust
• Pellets made from MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)
• Pellets from dried lucerne
• Pellets from crushed compost with additives
• Pellets from Biogas station dried separate
• Pellets from dried farm animal excrements

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Specifics of pellet production

Seasonal availability of input nature material = require logistic costs for picking-up and storing

• variable quantity, sorting and storing costs
• Influence of nature
• Influence of people in proces

Raw material is available in the  landscape area =  require transport cost

• by existing mechanization in agriculture industry
• Influence of transportation costs to the place of production

Motto: Local grow, local production

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Aspects of investment strategy for pellet production

Input of raw material

• Amount of dry biomass
• Manner of collection and storage
• Cost including transport at production place

Production line

• The type of building, connection to electricity
• Logistics of input raw material handling
• Logistics of output pellet expedition

Expedition of pellets

to small customers:

• Manner of packaging
• Manner of transporting
• Purchase price

to large customers:

• Manner of transporting
• Purchase price

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Input of raw material by local possibilities

Amount of dry biomass

Manner of collection and storage

• humidity near 14%

Cost including transport

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Expedition of pellets by customer requirements

For small customers:

• Small burners and heating stations
• Season consumption

? Manner of packaging

? Manner of transporting

? Purchase price

• By quality, weight, packing type

For large customers:

• Heating plants, power stations
• Continual consumption during the year

? Manner of transporting

? Purchase price

• By calorific value

Bag 5-25 kg

• For small customers

Big-Bag

• For packing - plants
• For heating stations

Cistern

• Suplying of storages

Bulk

• For power stations
• For heating stations
• For packing - plants

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ProPelety production line

Concept of local production

• Local production line – designed for farmers as economical production with minimal transportation cost. The line is capable of handling straw within a radius of about 5-10 km in 1,5 shift
• Performance-compact unit - from input to output, balanced dimensions, coordinated performances of all the technological equipment
• Automation control, regulation, drives to diagnose
• Using of existing agricultural mechanization handling
• Full employment for one person per shift
• Architectural inexpensive, appropriate to the existing infrastructure on farms - occupies only 60 square meters, the low weight of all equipment, electrical supply power about 135/165/200/235 kW, its own electrical switchboard
• Possibility of line changes - by building layout
• Possibility of line modification - according to specific requirements of the user

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Introduction of ProPelety solution for pellet production

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Basic technical parameters of production line

ProPelety 700 /1000 /1400 /2000

Capacity up to 700 /1000 /1400 /2000 kg/hr. – pre-cut wheat straw – the humidity to 14%

• up to 600 /850 /1200 /1700 kg/hr – hay
• up to 500 /700 /1000 /1400 kg / hr. – colza
• up to 350 /500 /700 /1000 kg / hr. - wood sawdust

Because natural raw materials are processed, capacity may be different from the nominal capacity and it depends on the actual input material properties and its composition and it depends on the operator access to control and to maintain production line

Rated input: 130,3 /162,3 /195,3 /231,9 kW

Operating power: about 100 kW per one ton of pellets

Required floor area: 60 m2 (max. hopper hight 6m)

Total weight: 9,5 /10,5 /12,5 /14 tons

Noise level: till 80 db

Transport of material between machines in closed dust-free circuit

The line meets the requirements of occupational safety and health for manufacturing space

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ProPelety design background

from AXIOM TECH

• Development in cooperation with AXIOM TECH (business consulting and engineering firm, design and development firm with a tradition of more than 18 years)
• 3D projection
• 3D design
• Technical and special calculations
• Economical design and manufacture
• Measurements on a prototype
• Measuring performance parameters of each machine

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ProPelety line

Performance-compact unit

• The line is a complete solution- from input of biomass material to output of final product (pellets)
• All technological equipment are developed specially for the pellet production line specification - balanced dimension
• Performance parameters of all motors are aligned and comply with production
• Transport distance between machines is minimized
• The line has air filtration
• Automation, control of the necessary level
• Possibility of diagnostics of engines
• Excellent price / performance

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ProPelety line

Materials, engines, manufacturing

Materials, heat treatment, standard components and aggregates - a European standard

Manufacturing and assembling of all parts in the Czech Republic

All motors – from CZE / EU subcontractors

• Safety Features

Carry out requirements for operational hygiene

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ProPelety Agro

For processing of bulk culm or bales (round, square)

• 1. Input conveyor
• 2. Separator
• 3. Grinder
• 4. Fan for air transporter
• 5. Dust filtration
• 6. Buffer silo
• 7. Dispensing equipment to press
• 8. Press
• 9. Vapor and dust extraction fan
• 10. Separating vibratory conveyor
• 11. Cooling conveyor
• 12. Holder for big-bag
• 13. Main electrical panel
• Control panel

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ProPelety Agro Plus

Advanced configuration for the bulk culm or bales + loose material

• 1. Input conveyor
• 2. Separator
• 3. Grinder of straw and loose material
• 4. Fan for air transporter
• 5. Dust filtration
• 6. Buffer silo
• 7. Dispensing equipment to press
• 8. Press
• 9. Vapor and dust extraction fan
• 10. Separating vibratory conveyor
• 11. Cooling conveyor
• 12. Holder for big-bag
• 13. Main electrical panel
• 14. Input hopper
• 15. Conveyor 2 for loose material
• Control panel

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ProPelety Wood

Configuration for loose material - for example sawdust, shavings, separate, compost etc.

• 1. Input hopper
• 2. Conveyor for loose material
• 3. Grinder
• 4. Fan for air transporter
• 5. Dust filtration
• 6. Buffer silo
• 7. Dispensing equipment to press
• 8. Press
• 9. Vapor and dust extraction fan
• 10. Separating vibratory conveyor
• 11. Cooling conveyor
• 12. Holder for big-bag
• 13. Main electrical panel
• Control panel

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ProPelety Wood Plus

Configuration for two dimensionally similar loose materials – for example for wed and dry sawdust

• 1. Input hopper No.1
• 2. Conveyor for loose material No.1
• 3. Input hopper No.2
• 4. Conveyor for loose material No.2
• 5. Mixer
• 6. Grinder
• 7. Fan for air transporter
• 8. Dust filtration
• 9. Buffer silo
• 10. Dispensing equipment to press
• 11. Press
• 12. Vapor and dust extraction fan
• 13. Separating vibratory conveyor
• 14. Cooling conveyor
• 15. Holder for big-bag
• 16. Main electrical panel
• Control panel

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ProPelety production lines

Summary of basic variants

Bulk and bales

• ProPelety 700 /1000 Agro
• ProPelety 1400 /2000 Agro

Bulk and bales + Loose material

• ProPelety 700 /1000 Agro Plus
• ProPelety 1400 /2000 Agro Plus

Loose material

• ProPelety 700 /1000 Wood
• ProPelety 1400 /2000 Wood

Two dimensionally similar loose materials

• ProPelety 700 /1000 Wood Plus
• ProPelety 1400 /2000 Wood Plus

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Requirements for building readiness

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Dimensions layout

• Required floor area only 65 m2 (max. high 6,3 m)

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The most common variants of layout

• I shape
• U shape
• L shape

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Building readiness

Flat and solid floor foundation

• Basic readiness for installation: flat and solid floor foundation - max. inequality 1 cm/1m
• According to the disposition is necessary to keep the flatness in 3 sections

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Readiness for electrical connection

Main supply cable

Supply voltage systém 3 PHASE AC 50Hz, 400V / TN-S

Additional protection - Combustible environment - Ground fault interrupter (300mA)

Connection by main supply cable

Main electrical panel is placed in a separate heated room (Control Room)

• 1 ... Electrical grid
• 2 ... Transformer-station
• 3 ... Building
• 4 ... Electrical distribution panel (at building)
• 5 ... Light distribution
• 6 ... AC outlet (plug) distribution
• 7 ... Main supply cable
• 8 ... Connection point of main electrical panel
• 9 ... Main electrical panel
• 10 ... Control panel (buttons, screens, etc.)
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• 11 ... Customer responsibility
• 12 ... Supplier responsibility
• 13 ... Electrical distribution

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Modification and integration of the line

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Modification and integration of the line

according to the specific needs of the user

The line can be extended by:

• Conveyors according to the specific layout of the building
• Dryers of input material
• Briquette press
• Mixing line of input material
• Mixing line for feeding
• Packaging Line
• Store hoppers
• and many more

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Modification and integration of the line

according to the specific needs of the user

• Conveyors
• Store hoppers

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Modification and integration of the line

according to the specific needs of the user

• Dryers of input material

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Modification and integration of the line

according to the specific needs of the user

• Briquette press

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Modification and integration of the line

according to the specific needs of the user

• Mixing line of input material

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Modification and integration of the line

according to the specific needs of the user

• Mixing line for feeding by premixes using according to the prescribed recipe

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References

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ProPelety 1000 Agro Plus

ZEMAS a.s., Krucemburk, CZЕ

Agricultural company

Plant production

• wheat, canola, rye and oats, corn and annual fodder crops
• permanent grassland (1700 ha)

Animal production - cows, pigs, poultry

Biogas station

Production of agro pellets

• Inputs: remnants of plant production
• Product: agropellets for heat and power plants
• Line type: ProPelety 1000 Agro Plus
• Capacity 3000+ tonnes / year

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ProPelety 1000 Agro Plus

Statek Uhersko, CZЕ

Family farm

• Long tradition of agricultural production
• Livestock farming - production of meat and milk
• Breeding of horses
• Bakery

Production of agro pellets

Inputs: specifically grown plants, residual biomass

Product:

• Feeding (pellets from lucerna)
• Bedding (pellets from hay)
• Fuel (pellets from residual straw)

Line type: ProPelety 1000 Agro Plus

Capacity of 500 tons / year

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ProPelety 1000 Standard Plus

Dikij Sad, Mykoalaiv, UA

Technical administration and maintenance of buildings

• Cable TV and internet
• The central biomass boiler plant 1.4 MWt
• Boilers for households

Production of agro pellets

• Inputs: residual straw and reeds
• Product: agro pellets for central boiler house and households
• Line type: ProPelety 1000 Agro Plus
• Capacity: 2000+ tonnes / year

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ProPelety 1000 Agro Plus Power

EURO TIM, Slobodnica, CRO

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ProPelety 1000 Agro Plus Power Briquettes

S.C. OPERATIONAL AGRO SRL, Tulcea, ROM

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ProPelety 1000 Wood Plus

H&H Jevíčko, CZЕ

Production of energy from renewable sources

• Wind power plants
• Cooperation with woodworking companies

Production of wood pellets:

• Inputs: sawdust from the production of wooden boards,
• Product: wood pellets (DIN A1+) for small customers and municipalities
• Line type: ProPelety 1000 Wood Plus
• Capacity: 700+ tons / year

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Economical aspects of pellet production

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Economical background

• …… CZK / t

• Salary
• El. energy
• Amorzation of investment
• Manipulation
• Maintanance and Service

• FEEDING……... EUR / t
• BEDDING …….. EUR / t
• FERTILIZER …. EUR / t
• FUEL ……….….. EUR / t

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The standard steps of ProPelety solution delivery for pellet production

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The standard steps of ProPelety solution delivery

Input phases

1. Customer requirement

• Introductory information, visitation of real production

2. Pre-project consultancy

• Consultation of possibilities, economic balance
• Selection of line configuration, framework price quotation
• Initial draft of machine placement in the chosen locality

3. Project preparation

• Testing of specific raw materials on our prototype line
• Modifications and supplementing of standard equipment according to specific customer requirements (additional equipment, conveyors, air ventilation, packaging line, silos, etc.)
• Project schema, documents and requirements for building adaptations
• The final technical specification and price
• Verification of building readiness - network connectivity for electrical power required in kW according to the technical the specification, the connection to the water mains

4. Financing / grants

• Preparation of documents for the provision of financing, cooperation with the Grant Agency
• Assistance with negotiation to grant a loan / leasing etc., cooperation with the bank

5. Purchase agreement

• Delivery terms and payment conditions
• Harmonogram for putting into operations
• Initial payment

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The standard steps of ProPelety solution delivery

Realization phases

6. Production

• According to the approved design documentation
• before expedition test the functionality of individual devices

7. Building readiness for installation

• Compliance conditions of building readiness, connection to the power grid and water network

8. Expedition and transport of goods to the final destination

9. Putting of the goods to operation

• Putting the product into operation according to project documentation
• Functional test of each part of line
• Gradually start-up of pellet production
• Trial production
• Training of operators
• Handover into permanent operation

10. Consultation, warranty and post-warranty service

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Competitive advantages Competitive advantages оf ProPelety solution

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Competitive advantages

оf ProPelety solution

Preparation of the project according to specific needs of customer

• Consultations
• Pelletizing tests
• Design and Manufacturing Documentation

All equipments are produced in one company

• Production of all machines in one company
• Inspection and functional testing before expedition
• Еxpedition of complete product

Full services

• Putting to operation at the customer site
• Support during the start-up of pellet production
• Maintenance and service

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Competitive advantages

оf ProPelety solution

• Consultation
• Pelletizing tests
• Design and Manufacturing
• Production of all machines in one company
• Inspection and functional testing
• Expedition of complete product
• Putting to operation at the customer site
• Support during the production start-up
• Maintenance and service

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Conclusion

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Summary

Local production of pellets

Plus

• Dry biomass is regularly and rapidly renewing source
• Wide range of agripellets using – FEEDING, BEDDING, FERTILIZER
• FUEL- calorific value comparable to coal, min.volume of emissions, 5-10x less ash (usability for fertilization), 20-30x less sulfur, release of CO2 emission limits
• Acceptable storage requirements - 9 times less compared to bulk straw, 4 times less compared to bales
• Easy handling, distribution
• The immediate use at power plants - existing technology for heat and electricity production, no special investments
• Gradual use at small customers -  new automatic boilers, available innovation of existing boilers
• Ecological and environment-friendly solution
• Stable price - close to coal
• Benefits for manufacturers - regular income during year

Minus

• Providing sufficient quantities of raw materials throughout the year
• Collection and storage of input raw materials in the dry condition

Motto: Grow Locally, Production Locally and Use Locally

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Summary

ProPelety production line

• 1. The compact line, local collecting production - is able to process approximately 50% of straw in a radius up to 15 km (according to statistics the Ministry of Agriculture CR) in 1.5 shift
• 2. Minimization of transport costs
• 3. The usability of existing machinery operators
• 4. Full employment of one person to shift
• 5. Small requirements built-up area - 60 m2
• 6. Low weight of machines - up to 10 tones
• 7. The use of existing buildings, minimize requirements for the preparation of the construction
• 8. Prepared for an existing electricity connection
• Transformer to  135/165/200/235 kW
• Customize electrical switchboard
• 9. The concept allows different design according to the building layout
• 10. Possible modification according to your specific requirements

Maximal operational and investment efficiency

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Register your requirements

www.propelety.cz

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Thank you

• ProPelety Ltd.
• Strojírenská 341/16
• 591 01 Žďár nad Sázavou
• Czech Republic

• Tel. + 420 565 651 136
• Mobil. + 420 775 866 051
• Fax: +420 566 622 406

• E-mail: propelety@propelety.cz

http://www.propelety.cz/

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