Torrefaction pilot plant

The Torrefaction pilot plant at ECN is designed for RD&D on torrefaction. Torrefaction is a biomass pretreatment technology that improves biomass properties such as grindability, energy density and homogeneity.

Technical information

• Height: 4 m
• Internal diameter: 0.4 m
• Process temperature: max 300 ?C
• Biomass flow: 50 kg/hr
• Torrefied biomass flow: 40 kg/hr

Additional information Patrick Bergman ECN, The Netherlands Tel. +31 224 56 8289 bergman@ecn.nl