An Index for Quantifying the Degree of Torrefaction

Torrefaction, a thermochemical pre-treatment process, is used to enhance the properties of biomass to make it more compatible with solid fossil fuels. A quantitative index (TI) is proposed here to define the degree or quality of torrefaction especially for its use in the energy industries. Torrefact...

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Main Authors: Prabir Basu, Akash Kulshreshtha, Bishnu Acharya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North Carolina State University 2017-01-01
Series:BioResources
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Online Access:http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_12_1_1749_Basu_Index_Quantifying_Degree_Torrefaction