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Torrefaction is a thermochemical treatment applied to upgrade lignocellulosic biomass into a solid bioenergy carrier (torrefied biomass) with superior properties in terms of logistics (handling, transport, and storage) and end use (combustion, [[gasification]], and chemical processing). The word "torrefaction" is derived from the French verb ''torrefier'', which means roasting (as in the roasting of coffee beans). As in most thermochemical treatments, torrefaction results in a combination of products, namely, solid torrefied biomass, condensable liquids, and permanent gases. | |||
== Feedstock == | |||
=== Origin and composition === | |||
In general, woody biomass and other lignocellulosic biomass are used for torrefaction. Heat transfer to the biomass lies at the heart of the torrefaction process as the temperature of the biomass must be increased sufficiently to allow the thermochemical degradation reactions to take place. In case biomass is not predried, moisture evaporation creates an additional heat demand. Since the heat requirement for drying is much larger than for torrefaction, and the heat used in drying the biomass cannot be readily recovered, applying dry torrefaction for upgrading biomass feedstock with high inherent moisture levels is typically less attractive. | |||
=== Pre-treatment === | |||
* [[Drying]] | |||
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Torrefaction is a thermochemical treatment applied to upgrade lignocellulosic biomass into a solid bioenergy carrier (torrefied biomass) with superior properties in terms of logistics (handling, transport, and storage) and end use (combustion, gasification, and chemical processing). The word "torrefaction" is derived from the French verb torrefier, which means roasting (as in the roasting of coffee beans). As in most thermochemical treatments, torrefaction results in a combination of products, namely, solid torrefied biomass, condensable liquids, and permanent gases.
Feedstock
Origin and composition
In general, woody biomass and other lignocellulosic biomass are used for torrefaction. Heat transfer to the biomass lies at the heart of the torrefaction process as the temperature of the biomass must be increased sufficiently to allow the thermochemical degradation reactions to take place. In case biomass is not predried, moisture evaporation creates an additional heat demand. Since the heat requirement for drying is much larger than for torrefaction, and the heat used in drying the biomass cannot be readily recovered, applying dry torrefaction for upgrading biomass feedstock with high inherent moisture levels is typically less attractive.