Many integrated pulp and paper mills built in the twentieth century are still in operation and are largely self-sufficient — some are even capable of generating 75 percent of their own power by burning waste wood. There’s a lot to learn from them about biomass fuel handling. However, most air… Read More
The Expanding Role of Biomass in the Power, Paper, and Cement Industries
Earlier this year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projected nearly a 400-percent increase in biomass electricity generation by 2040. This marked growth in biomass use is fueled in part by federal incentives such as the Biomass Research and Development Initiative, evolving federal emissions standards, state Renewable Portfolio Standards, and… Read More
Equipment Spotlight: Biomass Reclaimers
ProcessBarron has been manufacturing & installing rugged, reliable biomass reclaimers throughout North America for over 20 years. From Underpile Drag Chain Reclaimers, Screw Reclaimers & Radial Stacker Reclaimers the ProcessBarron team is well-versed in the unique challenges of handling biomass. Reclaimers vary in fuel storage capability, but ProcessBarron can custom… Read More
2010 Rapid ROI Initiative Extended to Biomass Industry
Expanding on its 2010 Rapid ROI Initiative, ProcessBarron will join the biomass community to present equipment advances and modifications that, in many cases, can provide a one year or less ROI. ProcessBarron will roll out its Rapid ROI Initiative for biomass fuel handling and air handling during the 3rd annual… Read More
Best Material Handling Practices when Converting from Coal to Biomass
ProcessBarron was again asked to contribute a featured article for Biomass Products & Technology‘s April issue on biomass material handling. Cliff Moss, VP and Director of Material Handling at ProcessBarron, took this opportunity to detail the “Best Material Handling Practices When Converting from Coal to Biomass.” Below is an… Read More
Common Sense Solutions to Minimize Emissions
When it comes to minimizing biomass-powered plant emissions, there are simple steps every plant can take that can reduce the need for costly back-end emission reducing equipment. In an article for Biomass Products & Technology, Cliff Moss, Vice President and Director of Material Handling at Process Barron, outlines common sense… Read More