Eco-logs made from sustainably sourced sawdust or biomass waste, provide a high-quality, highly efficient alternative to traditional firewood and fossil fuels, making them a sustainable and environmentally conscious choice for heating homes and businesses. The manufacturing process of eco logs is relatively simple and we use only green processes to create sustainable, environmentally friendly logs to heat Irish homes.
Here at KingStar Future Fuels we are dedicated to delivering heat to the homes of Ireland in the most environmentally conscious ways we can and one of our key products are eco-logs which are produced without felling any trees specifically for their manufacture. In this post, we are going to run through step by step how eco-logs are made from wood waste, such as sawdust, wood chips, and shavings, that would otherwise end up in landfill or be burned and why they are so beneficial to the environment.
Collection of Materials
The first step in the production of eco logs is the collection of wood or biomass waste from various sources, including sawmills, woodworking shops, and other timber industries or manufacturing processes. The wood is then cleaned to remove any impurities that could affect the efficiency of the burning properties. This ensures that the eco logs burn cleanly and efficiently, releasing minimal harmful emissions.
Preheating and Drying
The collected wood waste is then subjected to a pre-heating process to eliminate any residual moisture and guarantee thorough drying before compression. Even a small amount of moisture left in the wood can impede the process and diminish the efficiency of combustion. This drying step is crucial in ensuring the eco-logs burn cleanly and effectively, releasing minimal pollutants into the environment.
Mixing and Blending
After the wood or biomass waste has been preheated and dried, it is blended with a binding agent to assist in holding the wood particles together and creating a cohesive structure for the logs. The exact composition of the binding agent varies depending on the manufacturer and the desired properties of the logs.
Compression and Forming
The blended wood and biomass waste is then compressed under very high pressure of up to 200 to 300 tons per square inch. This process is often completed using a hydraulic press. The intense pressure forces the wood particles together, compressing them into solid log shapes that make for easy transportation, storage, and use in fireplaces, wood burners, pizza ovens and many other uses at home. The intense pressing also increases the logs density and burning efficiency for all the household uses.
Cooling and Shaping
After compression, the logs are cooled to room temperature to solidify the binder and ensure that the logs maintain their shape. The cooled logs may then be further shaped, using various molding techniques, to achieve the desired size, form, and appearance. This shaping process not only enhances the logs' aesthetics but also optimises their performance for various applications around the home and garden.
Inspection and Packaging
Upon completion of the manufacturing process, the eco-logs undergo rigorous quality control inspections to ensure they meet stringent standards in terms of size, components, density, and burning properties. Only after passing these rigorous assessments are the logs packaged onto pallets, ready to be shipped and delivered to customers. This meticulous inspection process safeguards the quality and consistency of the eco-logs, ensuring they consistently deliver optimal performance and value to users.
Benefits of Eco-Logs
It is worthwhile to remember the sustainable benefits of using this type of heat source in your home. This includes improved energy efficiency as they have a dense composition which means they burn longer, have a steady release of heat and are more consistent than traditional firewood, which can vary in moisture content and quality.
Also, their simple convenience. The result of the manufacturing methods mean that eco-logs are uniform in size and shape so they can be transported, delivered, and stored easily and without the need for chopping, splitting, or seasoning. Eco logs are ready to use immediately.
Finally, the undeniable environmental benefits of repurposing what would be waste products and reducing the reliance on fossil fuels and other damaging energy sources, the contribution to reducing the carbon footprint and that they are a simple and sustainable method of heating your home.
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