Sawdust Pellet Mill Plant In Belarus

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oVERVIEW

This sawdust pellet mill plant in Belarus project was invested and built by a furniture factory in Belarus. The client of this project uses the waste sawdust from furniture processing and converts it into high-value wood pellets. The total construction area of the project is 800m2. After completion, it will produce 10,000 tons of biomass pellet fuel annually. The company has 5 employees, working 300 days, 8 hours a day.

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What is the prospect of developing a sawdust pellet production line in Belarus?

The prospect of developing a sawdust pellet mill plant in Belarus is relatively optimistic. The following is a specific analysis:

1. Rich resources

Belarus has a high forest coverage rate and rich wood resources. Sawdust as a by-product of wood processing is in sufficient supply, providing a stable raw material for sawdust pellet production.

2. Policy support

• Renewable energy policy: The Belarusian government supports the development of renewable energy. Sawdust pellets, as a biomass energy, are in line with policy orientation and may receive subsidies or tax incentives.
• Environmental regulations: Strict environmental regulations promote the use of clean energy. Sawdust pellets are environmentally friendly fuels, and market demand is expected to grow.

3. Market demand

• Domestic demand: Belarus has an increasing demand for clean energy. Sawdust pellets can be used for heating and power generation, and the domestic market demand potential is huge.
• Export opportunities: European countries have a strong demand for biomass energy. Belarus has a superior geographical location, which makes it easy to export sawdust pellets to Europe.

4. Economic benefits

• Low-cost raw materials: Sawdust is a byproduct with low cost, and the production of sawdust pellets has a high profit margin.
• High added value: Sawdust pellets are more valuable than raw sawdust and can improve corporate profitability.

5. Technology and equipment

• Mature technology: Sawdust pellet production technology is mature, and equipment is easy to obtain, which reduces the entry threshold.
• Automated production: Modern equipment can achieve automation, improve efficiency and reduce labor costs.

6. Environmental benefits

• Reduced waste: The use of sawdust to produce pellets helps reduce wood processing waste and reduce environmental pollution.
• Low carbon emissions: Sawdust pellets have low carbon emissions, which is in line with the global emission reduction trend.

7. Challenges

• Initial investment: The construction of a production line requires a certain amount of capital investment, which may put pressure on small and medium-sized enterprises.
• Market competition: As the industry develops, competition may intensify, and competitiveness needs to be maintained through technological innovation and cost control.

The prospects for developing sawdust pellet mill plant in Belarus are good, thanks to abundant resources, policy support and market demand. Despite some challenges, the overall opportunities outweigh the risks and have good investment potential.

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Construction content

The project does not have a new factory building, and the production factory building relies on the existing furniture factory building. All construction contents are shown in the following table:

Engineering category	Construction content
Main engineering	Construction of factory building		The main project of the project is a 1-story main factory building with a total area of ​​800m2
Public engineering	Power supply engineering		Provided by the municipal power supply system
	Water supply and drainage engineering		Production and living water is provided by the municipal pipe network; rainwater is discharged into the municipal rainwater pipe network, and domestic sewage is treated in the furniture company’s septic tank and then treated by the original SMD underground sewage treatment equipment and used for surrounding greening.
Environmental protection engineering	Wastewater engineering		The domestic sewage of the project is treated by sewage treatment equipment and used for surrounding greening.
	Waste gas engineering		During the production process of the project, the raw wood is processed and crushed, and the crushing dust is treated by the bag dust collector of the equipment and discharged through the 15m high exhaust pipe.
	Noise engineering		Reasonable layout, foundation shock absorption, sound insulation barrier and other noise reduction measures are adopted.
	Solid waste engineering	Domestic garbage	The collected domestic garbage is handed over to the sanitation department for unified transportation.
		General solid waste	The general solid waste generated by the project is dust collected by bag dust collectors, which are collected regularly and reused in production.

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Product plan

The product plan for this sawdust pellet mill plant in Belarus project is shown in the table below:

No.	Product Name	Scale	Storage Location
1	Biomass Pellet Fuel	10,000 Tons	Finished Product Warehouse

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Raw and auxiliary materials

The main raw and auxiliary materials used in this sawdust pellet mill plant in Belarus project are wood sawdust generated during the production process of the furniture company.

No.	Name	Annual Usage	Form	Storage and Transportation Method
1	Wood, Sawdust	10,000 t/a	Solid	Bagged

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Public works

The domestic water supply is mainly supplied by the regional municipal water supply network, rainwater is discharged into the municipal rainwater network, and domestic sewage is discharged into the municipal sewage network. The project does not use water in the production process, so the main wastewater produced and discharged by this project is the domestic sewage of employees.

This sawdust pellet mill plant in Belarus project relies on the municipal power supply and distribution system, which is distributed to the distribution box or complete set of cabinets in each unit through the low-voltage distribution cabinet in the distribution room to supply power and lighting electricity for the entire plant. The transformer supplies electricity for the entire plant, and the annual power consumption of this project increases by 500,000 kW·h.

The main energy and water resource consumption of this project is detailed in the following table:

Name	New Usage	Estimated Total Usage
Water (t/a)	100	100
Electricity (kWh/a)	500000	500000

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Main sawdust pellet production equipment

The main production equipment used in this sawdust pellet mill plant in Belarus project is wood processing related equipment. For specific equipment information, please refer to the table below:

No.	Equipment Name	QTY	Location
1	Wood Slicer	1 Unit	Front Section
2	Wood Chipper machine	1 Unit	Middle Section
3	wood Pellet Machine	2 Units	Rear Section

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Process design

The production process of this wood pellet production line project mainly includes crushing, grinding and extrusion molding.

After the wood is crushed, it is conveyed to the wood hammer mill through a conveyor belt for grinding. After grinding, it is conveyed to the sawdust pellet machine for extrusion molding through a conveyor belt, and the finished product is packed and shipped out of the factory.

The raw materials used in this project are wood sawdust waste generated by the furniture production. After the front-end dust removal and other processes during the production process of this raw material, its moisture content can meet the moisture content requirements of biomass solid molding fuel (the moisture content of pelletized fuel is ≤13%), so the process flow of this project does not include drying and heating and other water removal processes.

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Project layout

The total plant area of ​​the sawdust pellet mill plant in Belarus project is 800m2. The production equipment is distributed in a straight line from the south side of the plant to the north side of the plant according to the process flow. The exhaust pipe of the plant is located in the downwind direction.

The overall layout ensures that the process route is short and unobstructed, the plane layout is compact, the logistics is smooth, and the management is convenient, and it meets the relevant specifications and regulations for production, transportation, fire protection, safety, etc. Therefore, it can be seen from the above that the overall layout of this project is basically reasonable.

This project uses the existing furniture factory building to process and produce biomass pellet fuel. The water and electricity used in the project rely on the water supply and drainage facilities of the original factory building. The production equipment of this project includes crushers, grinders, and pellet machines, which are distributed in a straight line from the south to the north of the factory area.

The dust of the project is discharged through a 15m high exhaust pipe after being treated by a bag filter. The exhaust pipe is located downwind of the factory area. The overall layout is based on the process flow. The functional division of the project production workshop is clear, the layout is compact, the production process is smooth, and cross-interference is reduced, which is conducive to safe production and easy to manage.

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How to calculate the cost of processing sawdust pellets in Belarus?

The cost of processing sawdust pellets by sawdust pellet mill plant in Belarus involves many aspects. The following is a detailed analysis of the main cost factors:

1. Raw material cost

• Source of sawdust: Sawdust is a by-product of wood processing and is usually low in cost. If purchased from a local wood processing plant, the transportation cost is less.
• Raw material price: The specific price depends on the type of wood, supply, and market supply and demand.

2. Equipment costs

• Production line equipment: including crushers, dryers, pellet machines and packaging machines. Equipment prices vary depending on brand, specifications and degree of automation.
• Equipment maintenance: Regular maintenance and parts replacement will also increase costs.

3. Energy costs

• Electricity consumption: The production process consumes a lot of electricity, especially in the drying and pellet pressing stages.
• Fuel costs: If fuel is used for drying, fuel costs must also be included.

4. Labor costs

• Operators: Technicians and operators are required, and the salary level depends on the local labor market.
• Management and maintenance personnel: The salary of management and equipment maintenance personnel must also be considered.

5. Transportation costs

• Raw material transportation: Transportation costs from the wood processing plant to the production line.
• Finished product transportation: The cost of transporting sawdust pellets to the market or customers.

6. Site and facility costs

• Plant rental or construction: Production requires a certain area of ​​plant, and rental or construction costs must be included.
• Storage facilities: Storage facility costs for raw materials and finished products.

7. Other costs

• Packaging materials: Packaging material costs for sawdust pellets.
• Environmental protection costs: Costs that may be incurred in compliance with environmental regulations, such as wastewater and waste gas treatment.

Cost estimation

The following is a rough cost estimate (taking an annual output of 5,000 tons as an example):

Cost Components	Estimated Cost (USD)
Raw Material Cost	50,000 – 100,000
Equipment Cost	100,000 – 200,000
Energy Cost	20,000 – 40,000
Labor Cost	30,000 – 60,000
Transportation Cost	10,000 – 20,000
Site and Facility Cost	20,000 – 50,000
Other costs	10,000 – 20,000
Total	240,000 – 490,000

The cost of processing sawdust pellets in Belarus is affected by many factors, including raw materials, equipment, energy, labor and transportation. Preliminary estimates show that the total cost of a production line with an annual output of 5,000 tons is between $240,000 and $490,000.

The specific cost needs to be adjusted according to actual conditions, and it is recommended to conduct a detailed feasibility study to obtain more accurate data.