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Residue after combustion, expressed as a percentage. Lower ash usually means less cleaning and less waste.
Material mass per volume, usually expressed in kg/m³. Important for dosing, storage and transport.
Raw material stock kept at a port, terminal or warehouse to stabilise deliveries during the season.
Storage point for raw material in an installation, for example near a boiler, from which fuel is fed into combustion.
Packaging format, often used for pellets, convenient for distribution and retail; enables labelling for a sales channel.
International consignment note used in road transport.
Document confirming batch parameters, for example MJ/kg, moisture, ash, sulfur and granulation.
Pellet quality system, for example A1/A2, confirming compliance with requirements and supply chain control.
Amount of energy obtainable from combustion, for example MJ/kg. In practice, it is a key parameter for comparing fuels.
Fine coal fraction with different granulation ranges, for example 0–10, 0–12, 0–25 or 0–50, selected for the installation.
Transport protection standard, such as covering, tightness, seals and photos if agreed, used to reduce losses and moisture exposure.
Moisture affects start-up, combustion stability and actual energy yield; it is always confirmed for a batch.
Agreed time window for receipt and unloading; critical for punctuality and waiting-time costs.
Readiness to provide data and documents required by the receiver in the context of EUDR, including traceability, origin and declarations.
Trade terms defining which party bears costs and risks at each stage of delivery.
Flexible transport container, often 1000 kg, supporting storage and unloading.
Stock rotation rule: first in, first out. Important for batch handling and quality control.
Particle size range, for example 0–12 mm. It affects feeding, combustion, dusting and unloading.
Full truck load transport: one vehicle carries one cargo to one receiver, usually the most predictable model.
Unwanted materials such as stones, metal, glass or plastics that affect quality and process safety.
Discharge through a chute or flaps, for example in hopper wagons or with suitable infrastructure.
Container types used in intermodal transport, such as terminal → rail → terminal, limiting transloads and losses.
Transport in one cargo unit using several transport modes, for example sea + rail + road.
Delivery aligned with installation consumption, with minimal stock on the receiver’s side.
Indicators and service levels, such as punctuality, document completeness and losses or damage, used to assess and report service quality.
Certification and compliance system for sustainability in the supply chain, often required for biomass in regulated projects.
Sample analysis in an internal or external laboratory, confirming batch quality parameters.
Batch identifier enabling traceability: linking a delivery with documents and quality results.
Minimum order quantity, depending on the product and delivery format.
Delivery notice sent to the receiver or terminal, including date, time, vehicle data and documents, to obtain an unloading slot.
Delivery confirmation after unloading, such as a signature or electronic confirmation.
Document describing a product: parameters, applications, storage and transport requirements, and formal information.
EU sustainability requirements for bioenergy. In practice, this means additional documentation and traceability in the biomass chain.
Claim handling procedure, from notification through documentation and samples to a decision on settlement or replacement.
Parameter affecting emissions and installation operation; often limited by environmental requirements.
Fuel tendency to form slag or sintered deposits; important when selecting fuel for a specific combustion technology, where applicable.
Ability to trace a batch from source, through logistics, to delivery and documents.
Trial shipment, often 1–3 batches, used to confirm quality and operational feasibility before regular cooperation.
Discharge by lifting the truck body or trailer, typical for bulk cargo when site conditions allow it.
Confirmation that a trailer, wagon or container is clean and free from contamination that could affect batch quality.
Mixed coal fraction in a wider granulation range, for example 0–100 mm, usually for installations that tolerate higher variability.
Time during which a vehicle or cargo waits for loading or unloading beyond the agreed free-time limit; often settled as an additional cost.
Warehouse management system; often requires labelling and batch identification standards, for example EAN or SSCC.