Process for the utilization and disposal of cuttings such as grass cuttings, tree cuttings, etc. comprises drying and comminuting the cuttings while maintaining a residual moisture content

摘要

Process for the utilization and disposal of cuttings (4) such as grass cuttings, tree cuttings, etc. comprises drying the cuttings while maintaining a residual moisture content. The cuttings are comminuted and used to heat a power station (8). Part of the heat energy produced is fed back to the drying stage. AN Independent claim is also included for a plant (1) for carrying out the process. Preferred Features: The residual moisture content after the drying stage is 30-40%. The dried and comminuted cuttings are stored in an intermediate store before combustion and continuously fed from the store to the combustion stage. The dried cuttings are comminuted by chopping.