Efficiency of Use of the Tree-and-Bush Vegetation from Slopes and Berms for Fuel and Energy Purposes

Abstract

The results of calculations of the economic efficiency of the use of the bush vegetation from slopes and berms of the ameliorative canals for fuel and energy purposes has been presented. The two variants of disposal of bushes are considered: burning and conversion into fuel chips. The calculations show that the expenses for disposal of bushes by conversion into chips at the current procurement prices are 2.1 times lower than the expenses for the traditional burning technology. Under the conditions emerging, the most expedient is the utilization of chips as alternative fuel for replacing residual fuel oil and domestic stove fuel.