RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Study of reaction kinetics and characterisation of physical and chemical phenomena
Study of operating conditions and biomass/waste resources influence on:
- - Characteristics and homogeneity of the torrefied product
- - Produced torrefaction gas
Study of innovative torrefaction systems and heat integration
EQUIPEMENT CHARACTERISTICS
Belt dryer
- - Temperature: 20-120°C
- - Mass flow: 50-150 kg/h
Multiple-hearth torrefaction furnace
- Temperature: 200-350°C
- Mass flow: 50-150 kg/h
- Atmospheric pressure
- Feedstock:
- Chips or pellets
- Wood, agricultural residues, non-hazardous wastes
- Moisture < 10 % (after drying)
INSTRUMENTATION
Wall and gas temperature measurement (thermocouple and pyrometer)
Mass flow measurement (solid and gas)
Measurement of particle residence time using innovative tracing solutions
Measurement of major gas (CO, H2, CH4, H2O, CO2), minor gas and tar concentrations (tar protocol)
Tar measurement by SPA (Solid Phase Adsorption) sampling and quantification by gas chromatography