Properties of Pinus sp. Pellets Prepared after In-line Pre-compaction with Torrefaction

Pelletizing and torrefaction increase biomass energy density, generating a more homogeneous fuel with lower moisture, enabling it to burn in equipment with high energy efficiency. This work evaluated the quality of pellets made from wood particles that had been densified and torrefied in an extruder...

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Main Authors: Laura V. L. Lima, Vinícius R. de Castro, Paula G. Surdi, Antônio J. V. Zanuncio, José C. Zanuncio, Angélica de C. O. Carneiro, Jorge Gominho, Solange de O. Araújo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North Carolina State University 2023-03-01
Series:BioResources
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Online Access:https://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BRJ/article/view/22542