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The effect of torrefaction on pellets made from vegetal biomass generated by fruit shrubs

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dc.contributor.author MARIAN, Grigore
dc.contributor.author BANARI, Alexandru
dc.contributor.author MARIAN, Teodor
dc.date.accessioned 2025-09-25T17:26:22Z
dc.date.available 2025-09-25T17:26:22Z
dc.date.issued 2025
dc.identifier.citation MARIAN, Grigore; Alexandru BANARI and Teodor MARIAN. The effect of torrefaction on pellets made from vegetal biomass generated by fruit shrubs. Journal of Engineering Science. 2025, vol. 32, nr 2, pp. 99-107. ISSN 2587-3474, eISSN 2587-3482. en_US
dc.identifier.isbn 2587-3474
dc.identifier.isbn 2587-3482
dc.identifier.uri https://www.doi.org/10.52326/jes.utm.2025.32(2).09
dc.identifier.uri https://repository.utm.md/handle/5014/33324
dc.description.abstract This study investigates the effects of torrefaction on the properties of pellets produced from vegetable biomass residues of fruit shrubs. The research focuses on two pellet formulations: (1) a blend of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) and blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) residues and (2) a mixture of sea buckthorn residues with wheat straw. The torrefaction process was conducted in an inert argon atmosphere at temperatures between 200 °C and 300 °C for durations ranging from 10 to 30 min. The study assessed the impact of these parameters on the net calorific value and ash content of the pellets. Results indicate that torrefaction significantly enhances the calorific value of the biomass, with optimal conditions identified at 250-280 °C and exposure times of 15-25 min. However, excessive temperature and duration lead to mass losses and increased ash content. These findings provide insights into optimizing torrefaction parameters for improving the quality of densified solid biofuels derived from agricultural residues. en_US
dc.description.abstract This study investigates the effects of torrefaction on the properties of pellets produced from vegetable biomass residues of fruit shrubs. The research focuses on two pellet formulations: (1) a blend of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) and blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) residues and (2) a mixture of sea buckthorn residues with wheat straw. The torrefaction process was conducted in an inert argon atmosphere at temperatures between 200 °C and 300 °C for durations ranging from 10 to 30 min. The study assessed the impact of these parameters on the net calorific value and ash content of the pellets. Results indicate that torrefaction significantly enhances the calorific value of the biomass, with optimal conditions identified at 250-280 °C and exposure times of 15-25 min. However, excessive temperature and duration lead to mass losses and increased ash content. These findings provide insights into optimizing torrefaction parameters for improving the quality of densified solid biofuels derived from agricultural residues. Acest studiu investighează efectele torefierii asupra proprietăților peleților produși din reziduuri de biomasă vegetală provenite de la arbuști fructiferi. Cercetarea se concentrează pe două formulări de peleți: (1) un amestec de reziduuri de cătină albă (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) și mur (Rubus fruticosus) și (2) un amestec de reziduuri de cătină albă cu paie de grâu. Procesul de torefiere a fost realizat într-o atmosferă inertă de argon, la temperaturi cuprinse între 200 °C și 300 °C, pentru durate de expunere între 10 și 30 min. Studiul a evaluat impactul acestor parametri asupra valorii calorifice nete și conținutului de cenușă al peleților. Rezultatele indică faptul că torefierea îmbunătățește semnificativ valoarea calorifică a biomasei, condițiile optime fiind identificate la temperaturi de 250 - 280 °C și durate de expunere de 15 - 25 min. Totuși, temperaturile și timpii excesivi conduc la pierderi de masă și la creșterea conținutului de cenușă. Aceste constatări oferă informații utile pentru optimizarea parametrilor de torefiere în vederea îmbunătățirii calității biocombustibililor solizi densificați obținuți din reziduuri agricole. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Technical University of Moldova en_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries Journal of Engineering Science, 2025, vol. 32, nr. 2;
dc.rights Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States *
dc.rights.uri http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/ *
dc.subject torrefaction en_US
dc.subject fruit shrub biomass en_US
dc.subject solid biofuels en_US
dc.subject calorific value en_US
dc.subject ash content en_US
dc.subject torefiere en_US
dc.subject biomasă de arbuşi fructiferi en_US
dc.subject biocombustibili solizi en_US
dc.subject valoare calorifică en_US
dc.subject conţinut de cenuşă en_US
dc.title The effect of torrefaction on pellets made from vegetal biomass generated by fruit shrubs en_US
dc.title.alternative Efectul torefierii peleților obținuți din biomasă vegetală generată de arbuștii fructiferi en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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