AUBURN, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2022 — The electric utility industry magazine T&D World published a story on their pilot trial of baling vegetation management debris as an alternative to chipping. Read the story in T&D World.
PG&E Pilot Evaluates Chipped Versus Baled Debris Read More »
Abstract In this 17-slide Powerpoint presentation, Jim Dooley explores the challenges of on-site chipping of fireline debris and woody biomass and proposes Forest Concepts’ patent-protected baling technology as a solution. The presentation covers potential benefits such as labor and cost reduction. In addition, depictions of applications at test sites are included. About the Publication Dooley,
Baling & Roundwood Hauling for Fireline and WUI Fuels Reduction Woody Biomass Read More »
Abstract This article describes how the moisture content of baled woody biomass varied during long-term open-air storage under conditions in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Large rectangular bales of forest and urban biomass were produced beginning in August 2015 and periodically until June 2016. Weights were measured approximately monthly until the entire
Moisture Content of Baled Forest and Urban Woody Biomass During Long-Term Open Storage Read More »
Abstract The forest utility modular woody biomass baler is designed to maximize recovery of forest residuals from small/remote/stranded landings, scattered roadside windrows and piles, thinnings from hand crews, and forest management prunings. The baler module is designed to be incorporated onto a wide range of undercarriages and prime movers. The baler module can be mounted
Conceptual Specification of Forest Utility Balers for Woody Biomass Read More »
Abstract The large-bale modular woody biomass baler is designed to maximize daily production while baling previously piled logging slash, forest residuals, thinnings from hand crews, and forest management prunings. The baler is intended to be supported by an excavator-type grapple loader to feed biomass into the baler and handle bales produced much like a grinder
Conceptual Specification of Large-Bale Forest Residuals Balers Read More »
Abstract Baling of fine forest residuals such as tops, branches, and thinnings is expected to reduce the cost of collection, transport, and processing. Baling may enable economical access to currently stranded biomass resources that are inaccessible to large in-woods grinders and specialized chip hauling vehicles. The technical feasibility of baling logging slash branches and tops
Conceptual Specification of Forest Residues Balers using the Appreciative Design Method Read More »
Abstract Specification of bale dimensions, configuration, and density are among the first decision decisions to be made for the design of a new class of forest biomass balers. The engineering team at Forest Concepts updated earlier work on baling of urban woody biomass to the context of forest residuals and the BRDI project. Revised functional
Design of a Forest Residue Baler – Specification of Bale Dimensions Read More »
Today, the U.S. Patent Office issued Patent Number 8,359,974 to Forest Concepts, LLC. This patent provides for compacting switchgrass or miscanthus into rectangular bales, at compression pressures between 4 psi and 32 psi, to achieve optimum highway transport densities, taking into consideration initial moisture content, expected drydown period, and mode of transportation. Switchgrass and other
Abstract We conducted a problem analysis in 2005 to recommend an optimal method for collection, transport, and handling of woody biomass in urban centers, suburban landscapes, and forested areas. The analysis concluded that street-legal biomass balers should replace tow-behind chippers to enable woody biomass to be packaged and handled just like other recyclables. Design and
Field Experience with Street Legal Square Baler for Woody Biomass Read More »
Today Forest Concepts received notice from the U.S. Patent Office of the issuance of the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 7,987,776, issue date August 2, 2011, entitled ENGINEERED WOODY BIOMASS BALING SYSTEM U.S. Patent No. 7,987,777, issue date August 2, 2011, entitled ENGINEERED TALL GRASS BIOMASS BALING SYSTEM Baling of hay and other agricultural crops
Forest Concepts Granted 2 Core U.S. Patents for Biomass Baling Systems Read More »
