Mobybriquettes

The MOBYBRIQUETTES project, funded for energy efficiency initiatives, aimed to develop a mobile system to convert agricultural waste into biofuels such as briquettes or pellets. The objective was to optimize logistics and valorize plant residues through a mobile unit for on-site collection and processing.

The project phases included feasibility studies, the development of a mobile prototype for wood chip drying, operational and field tests, and analysis of the environmental impacts of combustion. The decision was made to produce fine dried wood chips, considered more efficient than mobile pelletization.

Combustion tests showed low levels of pollutants, with the exception of PAHs and specific micro-pollutants in vine pellets, leading to the study of abatement systems. The dryer prototype demonstrated a good capacity to reduce biomass moisture.

The project involved Exalto Energy & Innovation srl, CNR IIA, and the University of Palermo, with some modifications to the prototype made by CNR IIA following the withdrawal of another partner. The results were disseminated through a website and demonstration events. All main project objectives were completed.