Oilseed rape straw as an alternative fuel

Could the use of agricultural residues, such as straw, help to reduce the need for fossil fuels and add value to existing food crops?
Researchers at Harper Adams University College, Shropshire, are currently investigating the viability of using oilseed rape straw (OSR) pellets as an alternative to traditional fuels.
The research, which is funded by Claas Stiftung and the Douglas Bomford Trust, includes investigating the pelletisation of the straw, the effect that storage has on their value and quality, and the combustion behaviour of OSR straw pellets.
Featuring postgraduate research student Leticia Chico-Santamarta.

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• Claas Stiftung
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[99microbe]

good one biomass to energy is the need of yr, i see many publications fm ur group i,e. osr to bioethnaol etc.

[ianfelts]

Has this project finished ? What results did you find?