Survey Response

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Survey Response
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NEW STANDARDS??????????
Regardless of how you answered above, should the
Institute publish standards for the following
fuels based solely on the following ash
contents?   Proposed Label Ash Content Super
Premium Less than ½ Standard Grade Between
1-2 Commercial Grade Greater Than 2
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Non Wood Based Fuels???
Should the Institute expand its scope and grade
non-wood based pellet fuels?
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Mission Statement

• The Institute is a trade association which
  represents the fuel preparation and clean-burning
  technology of renewable biomass energy sources,
  and is dedicated to the advancement and promotion
  of densified fuel technology that will help solve
  global ecological problems through the
  utilization of locally renewable energy sources.
  The organization exists to
• create and represent the ultimate expertise in
  the residential and commercial (fiber and
  palletized) fuel industry and technology
• coordinate and integrate the needs of raw
  material sources, pellet equipment suppliers and
  consultants, fuel producers, appliance
  manufacturers and distribution entities
• educate, disseminate and promote the ecological,
  economical and environmental advantages and
  benefits of fiber-fuel technology
• establish and maintain densified fuel standards,
  and
• provide information and technical support to
  facilitate the safety, efficiency, emissions
  standards and test procedures specifically
  designed for densified fuel technology.

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Ash Weight,Volume or Both
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Clinkers
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Ash Fusion Temperature
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Alkaline/Non-Alkaline Metals
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Feasibility of Clinker Standard
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To BTU or Not BTU
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BTU Basis
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BTU Range
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Who Are The Standards For?
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Years of Experience
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PFI Label
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Fuels?
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Species
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Survey Conclusions

• Survey Statistically Valid With 32 Response Rate
• 114 Years of Experience In Answers
• Ash Content is the Grade Determiner
• Determined By Weight
• New Grades Should Be Published
• Super Premium
• Standard Grade (re-classed_
• Commercial Grade
• Institute Should Look Beyond Wood Based Fuels
• Close Survey Results, but Part of PFI Mission

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Survey Conclusions

• Not Ready For A Clinker Standard
• BTU/LB, As Received, Should Be In Standard
• Standards Are Primarily For The Consumer
• Appliance Manufacturers Are Also Stakeholders
• Industry is Focused on Premium Grade/Residential
  Fuels
• Industry Evenly Uses Softwood and Hardwood
• More Use of PFI Guaranteed Analysis Label Needed