Assessment of densified fuel quality parameters: A case study for wheat straw pellet

An investigation was conducted to examine the impact of additive mixing with wheat straw (WS) for pellet making. This study manufactured seven types pellets different combinations evaluate quality characteristics and their relationships. A laboratory-type hammer mill a were used feedstock preparation production. Experimental investigations showed that lignin content increased from 7.0% 13.1%, which primary need pelletization. Also, heating value rose 17.02 20.36 MJ/kg. However, ash also 7.09% 16.2%. Results dimension (length diameter), durability, tensile strength significantly additives while fines decreased. The had an inverse relationship durability strength. Wheat (60%), together 10% sawdust (SD), corn starch (CS), bentonite clay (BC), biochar (BiC), optimal good performance (T7). In addition, both T5 (70% WS, SD, BiC, BC) T6 CS) provide suitable according EN plus 2015 standard requirements. produced higher than recommended value, suggests further research onto alternative use reduction is needed.