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In this chapter pellet production variables are discussed. Generally, the most important variables affecting pellet quality and process efficiency fall into two categories: Feedstock/material variables, Process and equipment variables.
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Abdoli, M.A., Golzary, A., Hosseini, A., Sadeghi, P. (2018). Pellet Production Variables. In: Wood Pellet as a Renewable Source of Energy. University of Tehran Science and Humanities Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74482-7_5
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