Importance of Pretreatment
Biomass always requires a type of sizing and drying to become usableBiomass is a difficult energy source with many logistical challenges from harvesting, handling, shipping, to storage, feeding and combustion. Biomass comes in many forms, shapes, sizes and is almost all wet and bulky to handle. Conversion into a commodity, renewable, sustainable product which is fungible and economically transportable in large quantities is our goal!
Importance
Torrefaction Advantages
Torrefaction transforms biomass into an easily usable fuelBiomass pretreatment by means of our patented torrefaction technology converts most any type of biomass into a renewable, sustainable, carbon neutral coal substitute – GreenCoal™ torrefied biomass. When used in electrical generation facilities this product reduce NOx, SOx, and CO2 emissions and allows the facility to meet RPS standards without the need for capital investment.
Advantages
Torrefaction Technology
Torrefaction is a thermo chemical process Operating at temperatures between 250 and 300 degrees C. in an oxygen deficient environment, our patented torrefaction technology radically transforms the biomass by removing water and various volatile organic compounds (VOC) while dramatically increasing the fuel’s heat content and bulk density. The fuel’s performance characteristics include improved grind ability and it has become hydrophobic.
Technology
Markets for Torrefied Biomass
Electrical, Home, and Industrial MarketsThere exist three general markets for GreenCoaltm torrefied biomass. These are the electrical generation market, the home heating market, and the industrial market. In the electrical and industrial market the product can be used to directly displace coal or used in co-firing situations w/o the need for capital investment. In the home heating market the product can be used instead of wood pellets.
Business
Green Jobs, Economic Growth
We can help you determine if torrefaction would work for you!If you have access to biomass, just about any kind, we can help you determine if torrefaction could work for you. Contact us, we will provide a brief questionnaire and help you begin the process of determining if a torrefaction facility would be viable.
Opportunities