Proprieties of the briquette

The use of the briquette

The storage of the briquette

The preserving of the briquette

The packing of the briquette

Energy plants

The moisture of the briquette

The comparison of the efficiency of the briquette with other fuels

Energy plants: Jerusalem Artichoke

Otherwise called a girasole is strongly related with a popular common sunflower. Naturally appears in Northern America.

Jerusalem artichoke was tilled was by the Indians yet before The exploration of America by Columbus. Was brought to Europe in 1615 r, by a French traveller Samuel de Champlain. Through the next 200 years his tillage became popular in Europe. During the First World War was one one the most inportant plants in France.
Jerusalem artichoke is a bulbiferous plant attaining 2-4 m height. The plant appears in the form of single stems with the diameter up to 30 mm.

A characteristic point is a strongly developed underground part - the plant produces underground velocities so-called tubers. Jerusalem artichoke is little exacting when it goes for the weather condition and soil. For the energy aims are used superstructures and tubers. Dried up, above-ground parts of the plant can be burned directly, transform to the briquette or pellet. Tubers instead are used in the production of bioethanol.