6 t/h automatic straw wood pellet line in Morocco

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Overview

By using biomass energy conversion technology, biomass energy can be efficiently utilized to produce various clean fuels to replace coal, oil, natural gas and other fuels, and produce electricity, thereby reducing dependence on mineral energy, protecting national energy resources, and reducing the pollution caused by energy consumption to the environment.

It is based on this market condition that the client of the automatic straw wood pellet line in Morocco project, a local energy company in Morocco, invested US$410,000 to build a 30,000-ton biomass pellet fuel project per year. The project covers an area of 1,200 square meters, with 12 employees and no boarding and lodging in the factory. There are 300 working days per year, with two shifts and 8 hours per shift.

The construction and operation of this  project has good social and economic benefits for developing the local circular economy, promoting local economic development, and increasing employment opportunities. The production equipment used in the project is relatively advanced and has a high degree of automation.

The project is mainly engaged in the processing of waste resource biomass, and the production activities it engages in are compatible with the surrounding environmental functions, and the construction of the project will not change the local environmental functions.

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Product Solution

The product solution of this automatic straw wood pellet line in Morocco project is shown in the table below:

Number	Product name	Annual output
1	Biomass straw pellets	30,000 tons

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Construction content and scale

The main engineering content and scale of the automatic straw wood pellet line in Morocco project are shown in the table below:

Item	Name	Scale
Main engineering	Production Plant	Single-story steel structure plant, used for the production and processing of biomass pellets, with processing area and finished product area, etc.
Auxiliary engineering	Office	Located on the west side of the production workshop
Storage and transportation Engineering	Finished Product Area	Located in the production workshop
	Transportation	Raw materials and products are transported by car
Public engineering	Power supply	Supplied by the power supply network, with an annual consumption of 100,000 KWh
	Water supply	Employees’ domestic water is supplied by the local water supply network, and the annual water consumption of the factory is about 450t
	Drainage	The drainage system adopts a rainwater and sewage diversion system. Domestic sewage is collected and treated in a septic tank to meet the comprehensive sewage discharge standards. It is cleaned regularly and used as comprehensive agricultural fertilizer
Environmental protection engineering	Wastewater treatment measures	Rainwater enters the rainwater network. Wastewater discharged by the project includes domestic sewage, which is collected and treated in septic tanks and then regularly emptied for comprehensive utilization of agricultural fertilizers.
	Waste gas treatment measures	Crushing dust and mixing dust are treated by matching bag dust collectors and discharged through a 15m exhaust pipe (1#);
		Biomass boiler waste gas is collected and discharged through a 15m exhaust pipe (2#)
	Solid waste treatment measures	During the operation of the project, solid waste mainly includes general solid waste and domestic waste. Among them, unqualified products and collected dust are temporarily stored in the general solid waste temporary storage room and then reused; general industrial solid waste treatment measures and disposal plans meet pollution control standards. Domestic waste construction units can place 4 domestic waste bins in the factory area for collection
	Noise control measures	Reasonable layout, vehicle deceleration, etc.

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Raw and auxiliary materials

The main raw and auxiliary materials consumption of this automatic straw wood pellet line in Morocco project is shown in the table below:

Number	Raw material name	Annual usage
1	Straw	10000t/a
2	Rice husk	1000t/a
3	Wood chips	10000t/a

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Main biomass pellet production equipment

The selection equipment of this automatic straw wood pellet line in Morocco should take into account the three elements of reliability, advancement, and reasonable investment, and should be able to meet the technical requirements of this project.

The equipment has a simple and durable structure, low noise, low vibration, easy to care for and maintain, and is conducive to operation, cleaning, and maintenance; the parts are interchangeable to reduce the number of spare parts.

The equipment occupies a small area, which is conducive to saving plant area and infrastructure investment. The equipment must be technically mature, finalized and identified. The main production equipment used in this biomass pellet plant project is shown in the table below.

Number	Equipment name	QTY
1	Wood pellet mill	3
2	Pellet conveyor	4
3	Bag sewing conveyor	1
4	Dust removal machine	2
5	Starting cabinet	2
6	Cooling tower	1
7	Transformer	1
8	Sealed mixer	1
9	Raw material screening machine	1
10	Finished product elevator	1
11	Weighbridge	1
12	Bag sewing machine	1
13	Wood chip shredder	1
14	Wood chip crusher	1

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Plant layout

General layout principle: Combined with the current conditions of the site, reasonably arrange buildings and structures to make the process flow reasonable, pipelines short and convenient, and people and goods flow smoothly; meet the requirements of relevant regulations such as fire prevention, safety, and hygiene, and create favorable conditions for factory safety production.

The total construction area of this automatic straw wood pellet line in Morocco project is 1,200 square meters, mainly divided into processing area and finished product area.

The project is located on a flat terrain, and according to the process, transportation, fire protection, and safety requirements of this product, combined with factors such as terrain, according to the relevant standards and requirements of Morocco, the buildings, transportation, and greening are arranged.

The factory roads are convenient for external transportation, and the main roads are reasonably set up to meet normal transportation requirements and emergency evacuation in accident conditions. The functional areas of the factory are clear and reasonably laid out to avoid cross-interference. The internal layout of the factory is basically reasonable.

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Public works

The total water consumption of this automatic straw wood pellet line in Morocco project is 450t/a, mainly for employees’ daily life, which is supplied by the water supply network.

The drainage system of this straw wood pellet production line project is a rainwater and sewage separation system, and rainwater is discharged into the rainwater pipe network. Wastewater is mainly domestic sewage of employees, with a volume of about 360t/a.

Domestic sewage is collected and treated in septic tanks to meet the comprehensive sewage discharge standard, and is regularly cleaned and used as agricultural fertilizer for comprehensive utilization.

The total power load of the project is about 100,000 KWh/a, which is supplied by the power distribution network of the power supply system.

In the production process of this wood straw pellet plant project, biomass boilers are used for drying, and the fuel used is biomass straw, with a consumption of 300t/a.

Raw materials and finished products are stored and stacked in the factory building, and transportation in and out of the factory and within the factory are completed by social vehicles and vehicles within the factory.

The fire protection design of the automatic straw wood pellet line in Morocco project is based on the building design fire protection code, and the fire protection design of the factory building is designed as a Class D factory building with a fire resistance level of Level 2. It meets the fire protection requirements of this project.

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Biomass straw wood pellet processing flow design

1. Raw materials: The raw materials of biomass pellets are waste straw and waste wood.
2. Crushing: Large particles are not easy to pelletize, and further crushing makes straw easier to process.
3. Drying: Some products need to go through the drying process. For some raw materials with high moisture content, they need to be dried. The raw materials are conveyed to the dryer through a conveyor for drying, so that their moisture content is less than 15%, so as to achieve the effect of compression. The dryer of this automatic straw wood pellet line in Morocco project is equipped with a biomass hot air furnace, and the fuel is biomass molding pellets.
4. Mixing: The biomass raw materials enter the mixer through the drying process for mixing, so that the biomass raw materials are more uniform.
5. Compression molding: The material is conveyed to the pellet machine by a conveyor belt for compression molding and pelletization.
6. Inspection: After acceptance, it is transported to the silo by a conveyor belt for natural cooling.
7. Storage or delivery.

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What is the prospect of building automatic straw wood pellet line in Morocco?

The prospects for processing biomass pellets in Morocco are generally positive, but some key factors need to be considered.

• Demand growth: As the global demand for renewable energy increases, biomass pellet fuel, as a low-carbon and environmentally friendly energy alternative, has an increasing market demand. As an important country in North Africa, Morocco’s energy demand and changes in environmental protection policies will have a direct impact on the biomass pellet fuel market.
• Policy support: The Moroccan government’s support policy for renewable energy is an important factor in promoting the development of the biomass pellet fuel market. The government may introduce relevant policies to encourage the use of renewable energy, provide subsidies and tax incentives, which will help reduce production costs and improve market competitiveness.
• Environmental pressure: The global demand for reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality is increasing, which provides a broad market space for biomass pellet fuel. As an environmentally sensitive region, the implementation of environmental protection policies in Morocco will further promote the application of biomass pellet fuel.

• Production cost: The production cost of biomass pellet fuel is relatively high, mainly including raw material procurement, processing equipment and operating costs. In order to reduce production costs, it is necessary to optimize the production process, improve production efficiency, and find more economical sources of raw materials.
• Raw material supply: Morocco has abundant agricultural resources, such as crop straw and wood waste, which are potential raw materials for biomass pellet fuel. However, the cost of collecting and transporting raw materials also needs to be considered.

• Technical level: The production technology of biomass pellet fuel continues to improve, from simple briquetting technology to automated production lines, production efficiency and product quality have been significantly improved. Morocco can learn from international advanced technology to improve local production level.
• Market acceptance: Biomass pellet fuel has been widely used in the industrial field, such as industrial boilers, power plants, etc. With market promotion and education, its application in household and commercial fields will gradually increase.

If you are interested in building automatic straw wood pellet line in Morocco, feel free to contact RICHI MACHINERY to obtain project construction plans: civil design, steel frame design, plant layout, equipment layout, equipment configuration, process design and other information.