Guidelines

Forestry and wood processing residues are a potentially significant source of bio-energy fuels. For a variety of reasons storage of these materials prior to utilisation is often necessary. The storage of comminuted (chipped, hogged, shredded or reduced to small particle size by other means (sawing or sanding)) biomass, particularly fresh (green) material such as logging residues can lead to degradation of the fuel due to biological and thermo-chemical processes.

Belt drive transmissions are a common way of transmitting power from a motor to a load such as a fan, pump or machine.

The transmission efficiency of a belt drive depends on a number of factors relating to the drive’s design, its condition and its operation.

Read the attached technical guide for further information on belt drive transmission efficiency.