Abstract
The torrefaction of pellets produced from different biomass wastes was performed at different temperatures and residence times to evaluate the influence of those parameters on the pellet quality. The fixed carbon, ash content and high heating value increased with the torrefaction temperature and time while the volatile matter content, apparent density and mechanical durability decreased. Using torrefaction temperatures lower than 250◦C or adding a binder may allow to obtain pellets with good fuel properties and still preserve adequate mechanical properties.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities - Selected Papers from the 3rd Edition of the International Conference on Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, 2015 |
| Publisher | CRC Press/Balkema |
| Pages | 171-176 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781138028821 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Event | 3rd International Conference on Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, Wastes 2015 - Viana do Castelo, Portugal Duration: 14 Sept 2015 → 16 Sept 2015 |
Conference
| Conference | 3rd International Conference on Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, Wastes 2015 |
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| Country/Territory | Portugal |
| City | Viana do Castelo |
| Period | 14/09/15 → 16/09/15 |