Influence of torrefaction on the grindability and reactivity of woody biomass

Fuel Processing Technology

Volumn 89, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 169-175

  Arias, B ^a   Pevida, C ^a   Fermoso, J ^a   Plaza, M G ^a   Rubiera, F ^a   Pis, J J ^a  

^a INSTITUTO NACIONAL DEL CARBÓN   (Spain)

Author keywords

Biomass; Grindability; Reactivity; Thermogravimetric analysis; Torrefaction

Indexed keywords

ENERGY CONSERVATION; HEAT TREATMENT; KINETIC ENERGY; PARAMETER ESTIMATION; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; THERMOGRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS;

GRINDABILITY; PULVERISED SYSTEMS; TORREFACTION;

BIOMASS;

EID: 38349173645     PISSN: 03783820     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2007.09.002     Document Type: Article

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