What is the purpose of the conditioning stage?

The ground product gains heat and moisture in a controlled manner before entering the pellet press. This step can affect how the product behaves as it enters the press. The target outlet conditions are determined by the type of feed or biomass, the formulation, and the technical limits of the conditioner and press manufacturer.

Steam flow rate alone is not a sufficient quality measure

Steam that carries water droplets into the conditioner, has unstable pressure or condenses extensively in the line may contribute to uneven wetting. Line insulation, proper slope, a separator and condensate drainage are as important as generator capacity.