Authors:
Mall Orru, Ingo Valgma, Vivika Väizene and Fred Rusanov
Book:
Proceedings of the 15th International Peat Congress
Venue:
Kuching
Keywords:
different-peat-quality-classes, peat-alternative-use-peat-utilization-indicators, peat-characteristics
Documentfile:
ipc16p123-126a246orruvalgma.etal_.pdf
Summary:
Peat is one of the most important mineral resources of Estonia, 2.37 billion tons, extracted from 1.0 to 1.2 million tons per year. It is exported to 100 countries. It is necessary to analyze the sustainability of peat mining, develop innovative new uses (balneology, activated carbon, peat wax, humic substances, fertilizers, etc). So far, the peat is limited to only heating purposes and horticultural use. Analysis of botanical composition and chemical characteristics of peat provide opportunities for dividing peat layers according to different qualities and possible uses. In Estonia, more than 40,000 peat samples have been collected. Their botanical composition, degree of…