Advantages of HM3BiocoalTM
Because coal plants are already connected to the power grid, their useful lives are extended by replacing coal with clean-burning HM3BiocoalTM. Other industrial uses of green energy technologies such as wind, solar, and traditional biomass (white pellet) power come with their own economic and environmental impacts, including costly construction of transmission lines.
- Mercury and sulfur emissions eliminated – Essentially no sulfur or mercury is contained in exhaust gases upon combustion of HM3BiocoalTM.
- NOx Emissions greatly reduced – NOx emissions are reduced by more than 50%.
- Mixes directly with coal up to 100% – Energy content is similar to subbituminous coal and 30% more than white pellets.
- Uses existing coal pulverizer – Unlike white pellets, no material modifications needed to start using HM3BiocoalTM.
- Ships and Handles Like Coal – HM3BiocoalTM arrives in open hopper cars and can be stored outdoors without cover, just like coal.
- No Adverse Effects on Boiler – Test burns of HM3BiocoalTM in the coal boiler shows it burns like coal with no material negative impacts.