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Effects of Torrefaction on Particle Size Distribution of Corn Stover [PDF]

, 2012
Mild pyrolysis, or torrefaction, is a thermochemical pretreatment for biomass used to address these issues. In this process, biomass is heated in an oxygen-free environment at temperatures of 200-300°C.
Brue, Jeremy, Darr, Matthew, Darr, Matthew, Medic, Dorde   +3 more
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Torrefaction of Short Rotation Coppice of Poplar under Oxidative and Non-Oxidative Atmospheres

Proceedings, 2018
Torrefaction improves some of the poorest characteristics of biomass such as hygroscopicity, low energy density, or poor grindability which may cause some problems during its handling, storage and combustion.
Ana Álvarez, Gemma Gutiérrez, María Matos, Consuelo Pizarro, Julio L. Bueno   +4 more
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Torrefaction of Agricultural and Wood Waste: Comparative Analysis of Selected Fuel Characteristics

Energies, 2021
Abundant biomass is a potential energy source. However, it possesses several challenges when considered for energy applications. Torrefaction, a thermal pretreatment process can improve the properties of biomass as energy source.
Margareta Novian Cahyanti, Tharaka Rama Krishna C. Doddapaneni, Marten Madissoo, Linnar Pärn, Indrek Virro, Timo Kikas   +5 more
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Effect of torrefaction temperature on energy properties of spent coffee ground [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences, 2020
The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of torrefaction temperature on 4 energy properties as high heating value (HHV), enhancement factor, solid yield, and energy yield of spent coffee ground (SCG).
Bangkha Natthanant, Saechua Wanphut, Nuamyakul Tharathip, Jongyingcharoen Jiraporn Sripinyowanich   +3 more
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Torrefaction of Rice Husk using TG-FTIR and its Effect on the Fuel Characteristics, Carbon, and Energy Yields

BioResources, 2014
A torrefaction testing method using TG-FTIR is presented, ensuring accuracy of torrefaction temperature and time. Torrefaction experiments of rice husk were performed at different temperatures (200, 230, 260, and 290 °C) for 30 min.
Dengyu Chen, Jianbin Zhou, Qisheng Zhang, Xifeng Zhu, Qiang Lu   +4 more
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Comparison of superheated steam and conventional torrefaction of pine wood: Solid product properties, productivity, and process evaluation

Industrial Crops and Products
Superheated steam (SHS) is utilized as the sole heat source and carrier gas for the torrefaction process to improve feedstock properties and productivity. This study compares the performance of SHS torrefaction with conventional torrefaction that usually
Nannan Wu, Dongdong Zhang, Yifan Zhang, Jianchun Jiang, Yi Liu, Haibo Meng   +5 more
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Techno-economic and carbon emissions analysis of biomass torrefaction downstream in international bioenergy supply chains for co-firing [PDF]

, 2016
Ambitious renewable energy targets in European countries drive an increasing biomass demand to a point where domestic resources are insufficient, leading to emergence of international bioenergy supply chains.
Li, Jun, Rentizelas, Athanasios A.
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Torrefaction of Straw from Oats and Maize for Use as a Fuel and Additive to Organic Fertilizers—TGA Analysis, Kinetics as Products for Agricultural Purposes

Energies, 2020
This publication presents research work which contains the optimum parameters of the agri-biomass: maize and oat straws torrefaction process. Parameters which are the most important for the torrefaction process and its products are temperature and ...
Szymon Szufa, Grzegorz Wielgosiński, Piotr Piersa, Justyna Czerwińska, Maria Dzikuć, Łukasz Adrian, Wiktoria Lewandowska, Marta Marczak   +7 more
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Biomass Torrefaction Process, Product Properties, Reactor Types, and Moving Bed Reactor Design Concepts

Frontiers in Energy Research, 2021
Torrefaction, a thermal pretreatment process, is gaining attention as it improves the physical properties and chemical composition of biomass for recycling.
Jaya Shankar Tumuluru, Bahman Ghiasi, Nick R. Soelberg, Shahab Sokhansanj   +3 more
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Effects of Torrefaction Temperature on the Characteristics of Betung (Dendrocalamus asper) Bamboo Pellets

Jurnal Teknik Pertanian Lampung, 2022
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of torrefaction temperature on the physical and mechanical properties of betung bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper) pellets. Torrefaction was conducted in an electric furnace at 200°C, 240°C, and 280°C for
Bagus Saputra, Karina Gracia Agatha Tambunan, Intan Fajar Suri, Indra Gumay Febryano, Dian Iswandaru, Wahyu Hidayat   +5 more
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