Abstract
Hemp has been recently rediscovered as a novel resource crop in various regions of Japan. In this study, hemp pellets were manufactured from a raw material that was derived by removing the fiber from hemp stem. The manufactured hemp pellets, intended to be used as fuel, were measured for size, bulk density, fineness, moisture content, ash content, heating value, and presence of toxic substance. We also conducted tests by continuously feeding the pellets to a stove and a grill. The hemp pellets fulfilled the standard quality criteria and were considered to be of practical use.
