Finite element analysis on biomass pelletizing process

Abstract

Biomass pelletizing is an important branch of biomass energy conversion technology. In this article, using parametrical design module of three-dimensional solid modeling software Unigraphics NX(UG) constructs geometric model of plane-die belonging to the pivotal part of plane-die pelletizing machine. Using finite element simulation software ANSYS simulates biomass pelletizing process so as to obtain stress field of plane-die and biomass, which provide an important reference for the design and improvement of plane-die pelletizing machine. © 2013 Springer-Verlag.