“A thermochemical treatment of biomass between 400°F and 590°F in a low-oxygen environment for a predetermined time interval whereby the cell structure of biomass is modified by volatilization of light volatiles resulting in energy densification, hydrophobicity and friability.”
— Definition of Torrefaction
“A thermochemical treatment of biomass at 1000°F and 1100°F in a low-oxygen environment for a predetermined time interval whereby most volatiles in the biomass are volatilized resulting in a product with very high fixed carbon content.”
— Definition of Carbonization
ADVANTAGES AND APPLICATIONS OF ACTOF®
Calorific value comparable to coal
Grindability comparable to coal
Blends with coal in existing power plants
Power plants can fire 100% biomass without infrastructure modification.
Reduces emissions from fossil-fuel fired power plants
Optimum feedstock for liquid biofuels and biochemicals
Optimum feedstock for replacement of wood fiber in polymer composites
Substitute for Pulverized Coal Injection (PCI) coal
