about peat moss
Peat is partly decayed plant matter that has collected in swamps and marshes over long periods of time. It is generally the first stage in the formation of coal. Dried peat varies from a light yellow-brown substance resembling tangled hay, to deeper layers of dark brown, compact material that looks like brown coal. Peat forms in layers. The pale upper layers contain the remains of plants, herbs, and moss that died and rotted in the shallow, acid water. They are compressed by the weight of water and other plants to form peat. The lower layers are about 90 per cent water, and look like mud. Peat is found throughout the world. Canada and Finland are among the countries with the largest deposits. Before its breakup, the Soviet Union was the largest peat producer. Ireland, Germany, and other countries produced smaller amounts. Most peat is harvested by machine. The machines dig, chop, and mix the peat and form it into blocks. The blocks are then spread on the ground for drying. Some peat is still dug and stacked by hand. Dried peat is used mainly as a fuel in places where coal and oil are scarce. In Ireland, for example, peat is a major source of fuel to generate electricity. Black peat is used as a fertilizer. Fluffy brown peat is used as a packing material, and as bedding for farm animals.
extracted peat
At this time we have 40.000 tons already extracted peat.This is sufficient quantity for 2-3 years peat fuel production. Peat is stored in big piles located on peat-bog.This peat is dark peat perfectly suitable for peat fuel production because it is natural dryed. The moisture content of this extracted peat is about 30-40% The distance from peat piles to briquetting workshop is 2-4 km.
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This file contains all necesary information about : Peat fuel production; Peat as an Energy Source; Resource Estimation ; Peat Extraction and Land Use Planning ; etc.