The university campus power plant successfully converted to wood biomass fuel, overcoming issues with the initial inclined belt conveyor design. Powder Process Group implemented a nine-inch screw conveyor with a force-feeding screw feeder to address safety concerns, ensure containment, and provide consistent product flow to the dryer. The solution, in operation for 12 years, 24/7, has effectively eliminated housekeeping problems and explosive concerns, demonstrating its durability and reliability.

Wood pellets are increasingly popular as a carbon-neutral alternative to coal for electric power generation. They're made by compressing wood fiber into small pellets. Cooling methods vary: direct air cooling, inefficient and costly due to the need for an RTO, or indirect fluid cooling, which is more efficient and cost-effective. Operating costs for indirect cooling are two to three times lower than direct cooling, eliminating the need for an RTO, which alone can require at least $2 million/year to operate.