by STELA Insights | Mar 20, 2024 | Belt Drying Efficiency, Biomass and Pellet Production, Carbon Footprint Reduction, Low Temperature Drying Benefits, News, Pellet Drying Technology, Renewable Energy and Fuels, Timber Industry Drying, Waste Heat Recovery, Waste Heat Utilization, Waste-to-Energy
Soaring energy costs, environmental concerns, and the management of waste and byproducts represent significant challenges for the North American sawmill industry. However, imagine a solution that not only tackles these issues but also enhances profitability by...
by STELA Insights | Dec 17, 2023 | Biomass Drying Solutions, Case Study, Case Study Biomass, Case Study BTU
Challenge: Swiss Krono, a leader in wood-based materials, faced a challenge at their Zary facility in Poland. The bottleneck in their OSB production line was the existing dryer, which struggled to meet the demanding task of drying OSB strands from 50% to 2% moisture...
by STELA Insights | Nov 30, 2023 | Biomass and Pellet Production, Biomass Drying Solutions, Industrial Energy Efficiency, Low Temperature Belt Drying, Low Temperature Drying Benefits, News, Recycling and Wastewater Treatment, Renewable Energy and Fuels, Traditional vs. Belt Drying, Waste Heat Recovery
In industrial processes, the tale of drying technologies has been largely a story of high heat and energy—until now. With the advent of low-temperature belt drying, we are witnessing a transformative shift. This article delves into the nuanced world of drying methods,...
by STELA Insights | Nov 27, 2023 | Belt Drying Efficiency, Green Manufacturing Processes, Low Temperature Belt Drying, Low Temperature Drying Benefits, News, Timber Industry Drying, Wood Processing
The evolution of the timber industry has been marked by a continuous quest for improvement. Be it in the methods of harvesting, processing, or drying, innovation has been the industry’s lifeblood. Today, as we navigate the complexities of sustainable practices...
by STELA Insights | Nov 25, 2023 | Belt Drying Efficiency, Carbon Footprint Reduction, Green Manufacturing Processes, Low Temperature Belt Drying, News
Sustainability is more than a trend; it’s an undeniable cornerstone of modern operational strategies. As companies across the globe strive for environmental responsibility, one area gaining attention is the reduction of carbon emissions in industrial processes. STELA,...