<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The paper presents the results of research on the mass and the energy potential of malting barley straw of the “Klas” variety. The research was designated on a 100 ha plantation located in Pojezierze Iławsko-Sztumskie region. Using the Yara N-Sensor processor, precise application of mineral fertilizers according to determined fertilization demand allowed increasing the grain yield by 26% and the straw biomass yield by 74% compared to the control sample. The resulting increase in bio-mass obtained in the form of straw impacts its possible partial use for energy purposes without negative effects on the environment. The tested energy value of malting barley straw as a function of moisture content allowed a conclusion that between 10 and 25% of water content the energy value drops from 13.1 to 7.4 GJ∙t−1. For an average water content of 15%, this yields an energy potential unit of 23.76 GJ∙ha−1. Following observations of the combustion process, it was concluded that barley straw cannot be used as a source of biomass for the large-scale power production since its ash melts at below 800ºC.</abstract>

The paper presents the results of research on the mass and the energy potential of malting barley straw of the “Klas” variety. The research was designated on a 100 ha plantation located in Pojezierze Iławsko-Sztumskie region. Using the Yara N-Sensor processor, precise application of mineral fertilizers according to determined fertilization demand allowed increasing the grain yield by 26% and the straw biomass yield by 74% compared to the control sample. The resulting increase in bio-mass obtained in the form of straw impacts its possible partial use for energy purposes without negative effects on the environment. The tested energy value of malting barley straw as a function of moisture content allowed a conclusion that between 10 and 25% of water content the energy value drops from 13.1 to 7.4 GJ∙t−1. For an average water content of 15%, this yields an energy potential unit of 23.76 GJ∙ha−1. Following observations of the combustion process, it was concluded that barley straw cannot be used as a source of biomass for the large-scale power production since its ash melts at below 800ºC.

Elements of Precision Agriculture in Malting Barley Cultivation and the Use of Barley Straw for Energy Purposes

Agricultural Engineering

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The paper presents the results of research on the mass and the energy potential of malting barley straw of the “Klas” variety. The research was designated on a...

Elements of Precision Agriculture in Malting Barley Cultivation and the Use of Barley Straw for Energy Purposes

Published Online: Jun 30, 2020

Page range: 21 - 27

Received: Jan 01, 2020

Accepted: May 01, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/agriceng-2020-0013

Keywords
biomass, low temperature tin water boiler, precision agriculture, barley straw, energy value

© 2020 Wiesław Denisiuk, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Elements of Precision Agriculture in Malting Barley Cultivation and the Use of Barley Straw for Energy Purposes

Published Online: Jun 30, 2020

Page range: 21 - 27

Received: Jan 01, 2020

Accepted: May 01, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/agriceng-2020-0013

Keywordsbiomass, low temperature tin water boiler, precision agriculture, barley straw, energy value

© 2020 Wiesław Denisiuk, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
biomass, low temperature tin water boiler, precision agriculture, barley straw, energy value