Final meeting: EU-funded SECTOR-project invites for knowledge exchange of torrefaction process

The SECTOR project – with more than 20 partners from industry and science – has the objective to shorten the time to market for torrefaction technology through extensive pilot and demo scale torrefaction as well as densification trials.

The downstream value chain has been elaborately assessed through logistics and end-use testing of the torrefied biomass, in combination with supporting smallscale experimentation and analysis. The technical work has been accompanied by safety assessments, development of standards (both for dedicated analysis methods and torrefied products), technoeconomic assessment of major biomass-to-end-use value chains and a complete sustainabilityassessment.

SECTOR-partners collaborate on the draft for the first standardization of thermally treatedsolid biofuels within the International Standard Organization (ISO).

During SECTOR, project partners have been able to produce more than 200 tons torrefied biomass of abetter and more constant quality. Consistent data sets on logistics and end-use performance contribute to increasing confidence levels amongst relevant stakeholders.

Finally, strategic aspects for market implementation of this promising innovative fuel need to be discussed, considering marketsperspectives manifold both in the energy sector but also in the bioeconomy (e.g. by torrefaction coproduct conditioning as organic based pesticide).

Background:

SECTOR means production of Solid sustainable Energy Carriers from biomass by means of Torrefaction. In torrefaction, biomass is heated up in the absence of oxygen to a temperature of at least 250°C. By combining torrefaction with pelleting or briquetting, biomass materials can be converted into high- energy-density bioenergy carriers with improved behaviour in (long-distance) transport, handling and storage. Torrefaction also creates superior properties for biomass in many major end-use applications. The process has the potential to provide a significant contribution to an enlarged raw material portfolio for sustainable biomass fuel production inside Europe by including both agricultural and forestry biomass (residues)

Please contact for further details of the meeting:

Marlen Ristola
Phone: +49 (0)341 2434-588
E-Mail: marlen.ristola(at)dbfz(dot)de

Virginie Bellmann
Phone: +49 (0)341 2434-442
E-Mail: Virginie.Bellmann(at)dbfz(dot)de

Research for the energy of the future – DBFZ

The DBFZ (German Biomass Research Centre) is an independent federal research institute in the field of energetic biomass use. The research focus rests on the question of how limited available biomass resources can contribute towards the existing, but especially towards a future energy system considering its sustainability and maximum efficiency. As part of the research the DBFZ identifies, develops, accompanies, evaluates and demonstrates the most promising fields of application for bioenergy and the most outstanding examples in close cooperation with partners from research, industry and the public.

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