Torrefaction of Biomass for Energy Applications, Nunes, Matias, Catalao,#

Torrefaction of Biomass for Energy ApplicationsFrom Fundamentals to Industrial Scale\nAuthor(s): Leonel Nunes, Joao Carlos De Oliveira Matias, Joao Paulo Da Silva Catalao\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc, United States\nImprint: Academic Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9780128094624, 978-0128094624\nSynopsis\nTorrefaction of Biomass for Energy Applications: From Fundamentals to Industrial Scale explores the processes, technology, end-use, and economics involved in torrefaction at the industrial scale for heat and power generation. Its authors combine their industry experience with their academic expertise to provide a thorough overview of the topic. Starting at feedstock pretreatment, followed by torrefaction processes, the book includes plant design and operation, safety aspects, and case studies focusing on the needs and challenges of the industrial scale. Commercially available technologies are examined and compared, and their economical evaluation and life cy.