The SECTOR project advanced torrefaction along the complete value chain, thus shortening the time to market.
Three torrefaction technologies incl. densification have been improved and 158 Mg of torrefied material was produced.
Tests in storage and end use applications from small to large scale revealed no major obstacles.
The test results served in the initiation of new ISO standards, which are in draft stage.
Environmental and economic assessment identified beneficial applications from a multitude of scenarios.