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PELLETS: A REVOLUTION IN HOME HEATING
Pellets are a solid, granulated form of heating fuel which has over the last few years been revolutionizing heat-generation methods, transforming the byproducts of timber processing into an economic and ecological commodity.
Pellets are made from virgin sawdust left over from timber processing, which is then specially dried and compacted to form small, different size cylinders. The bonding capacity of lignin, a substance that occurs naturally in wood, means that no other additive needs to be used, and so a natural, ecological, high-yield fuel is obtained. |
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The thermo-chemical and product specifications of pellets far exceed those of wood chips and logs in terms of both quality and uniformity. These include: higher energy content (5.3 kW/Kg compared to 4.4 kW/Kg in wood), lower water content (8% moisture content compared to 50% in wood), and a more even, regular size.
These qualities make wood pellets easier to handle and transport, allowing much longer storage periods, with the result that pellets can be commercially distributed over a much wider radius at a more economical price. |
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Choosing the right
product can be difficult
if you are not an expert
in the sector: here are some
suggestions to avoid
unpleasant
surprises. |
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| THE RDS TECHNOLOGY |
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The RDS (Ravelli Dynamic
System) allows the
autoregulation of
the combustion
parameters,
ensuring
maximum
efficiency and
increased security. |
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