Essays about: "torrefied"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 12 essays containing the word torrefied.

  1. 6. Wood pellet as an alternative cooking fuel in Mozambique : emission performance of a wood gasification stove

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Jessica Vesterberg; [2014]
    Keywords : cooking fuel; wood pellets; wood gasification stove; emissions; carbon monoxide; particulate matter; MFS;

    Abstract : The majority of the households in Mozambique rely on solid biomasses, such as charcoal and firewood, for their cooking practices. Combustion of solid biomass is a significant source of particulate and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions. READ MORE

  3. 7. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) study of co-firing of coal and pretreated biomass

    University essay from KTH/Energi- och ugnsteknik

    Author : A S M Abdul Hye; [2014]
    Keywords : Computation fluid dynamics; co-firing; emission; boiler; coal; biomass; torrefied biomass;

    Abstract : This master thesis describes the co-firing concept, benefits and opportunities of pretreated biomass in pulverized coal boilers for industrial use. Burning fossil fuels, i.e. coal is under immense political pressure as European Union (EU) and other countries are trying to bring down the CO2 emission. READ MORE

  4. 8. Particle and feeding characteristics of biomass powders

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

    Author : Joel Falk; [2013]
    Keywords : Biomass; Powder;

    Abstract : Milling of biomass is a necessary key step in suspension gasification or powder combustion. Milled biomass powders are often cohesive, have low bulk density and poor flowability leading to costly problems in fuel handling. READ MORE

  5. 9. Export of wood pellets from British Columbia : a study about the production environment and international competitiveness of wood pellets from British Columbia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Anders Johansson; [2012]
    Keywords : wood pellets; British Columbia; export; competitiveness; sea freight; Europe; South Korea; träpellets; konkurrenskraft; sjöfrakt; Europa; Sydkorea;

    Abstract : The global wood pellet market has seen a rapid growth after the adoption of the Kyoto protocol and the renewable energy incentives created within the European Union. The global consumption of wood pellets reached 13,5 million tonnes in 2010 and several experts estimate the consumption to be between 35-50 million tonnes by 2020. READ MORE

  6. 10. Torrefierad och pelleterad GROT : en studie i ekonomi och logistik

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource Management

    Author : Filip Eriksson; Axel Wretemark; [2012]
    Keywords : Torrefiering; biobränsle; transport; tåg; investering;

    Abstract : På senare år har klimatoron tilltagit i världen, ökade utsläpp av växthusgaser och stigande medeltemperaturer har fått ett stort utrymme på den politiska agendan. För att möta oron har man inom Europeiska Unionen enats om ett antal klimatmål som skall uppfyllas till år 2020. READ MORE