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Wild artichoke called “cynara cardunculus”, known as Cardoon, is another herbaceous species that has been identified as a feasible energy crop for countries in southern Europe. Its dry yield varies between 3-11 metric tons per hectare. Cardoon grows in areas with limited rainfall. Although the plant’s calorific value is high at 15 megajoules per kilogram its 13.9 percent ash content is comparatively high. The greatest potential for cardoon may be as a supplement to other biomass sources to make blended bio-fuel such as biomass pellets.

The Advantages of Cardoon Pellets:

Compared with other energy crops, cardoon has many advantages. Cardoon is kind of perennial plant and can survival in cold climates. The harvest can last from 10 - 12 years continuously. Minimum costs for irrigation, fertilization and pesticides, minimum cultivation care, needs but great performance (1.700-2.500 kilos in irrigated fields). Cardoon is also possible to grow even in wastelands and rocky grounds. With a low cost pellet mill, cardoon can be compressed into biomass fuel pellets which can largely reduce the emission of carbon dioxide.

Calorific Value of Cardoon Pellets Produced By Pellet Mill

• Cardoon Pellets 16-18 MJ / kg calorific value, i.e.
• 2 kilos of pellets equal 1 It of petrol

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