Upgrading fuel properties of biomass fuel and waste by torrefaction
The objective of the project is to investigate the process during heat treatment of biomass at 230-300 Centrigrades without air, so-called torrefaction, for potential upgrading of biomass for Danish heat and power production. It has recently been claimed that by torrefying biomass several basic properties of the biomass will be changed.
Project description
The characteristics of the biomass are indeed altered by the torrefaction. The effect is found to be a direct function of the torrefaction temperature used and the residence time in function of particle size, but also the type and species of the biomass has a significant impact on the result.
Key figures
Period:
2009 - 2012
Funding year:
2009
Own financial contribution:
4.95 mio. DKK
Grant:
5.19 mio. DKK
Funding rate:
51 %
Project budget:
10.15 mio. DKK
Category
Oprindelig title
Opgradering af brændstofegenskaber af biomasse og affald ved ristning
Programme
ForskEL
Technology
Bio and waste
Project type
Forskning
Case no.
10202
Participants
Teknologisk Institut (Main Responsible)
Partners and economy
| Partner | Subsidy | Auto financing |
|---|---|---|
| Teknologisk Institut | 2,50 mio. DKK | 1,76 mio. DKK |
| Ørsted A/S | 0,33 mio. DKK | 0,53 mio. DKK |
| Københavns Universitet | 1,87 mio. DKK | 0,52 mio. DKK |
| Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) | 0,49 mio. DKK | 2,14 mio. DKK |
Contact
Kontakperson
Dahl, Jonas
Comtact information
Teknologisk Institut. Vedvarende Energi og Transport
Kongsvangs Alle 29
DK-8000 Århus C
www.teknologisk.dk
Tlf.: 72202000
Contact email
jonas.dahl@teknologisk.dk
