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CHARACTERIZATION LABORATORY

TEST

METHOD

Moisture content – as received (AR) UNE-EN ISO 18134-2:2017
Particle size distribution, dp > 3.15mm UNE-EN ISO 17827-1:2016
Bulk density (“bulk”) UNE-EN ISO 17828:2016
Particle size distribution, dp < 3.15mm UNE-EN ISO 17827-2:2016
Fine particle content in pellet samples UNE-EN ISO 18846:2017
Mechanical durability of pellets UNE-EN ISO 17831-1:2016
Ash content UNE-EN ISO 18122:2023
Unburnt content Internal Method
Volatile content UNE-EN ISO 18123:2024
Gross calorific value (GCV) UNE-EN ISO 18125:2018
Elemental analysis (CHN) UNE-EN ISO 16948:2015
GCV + NCV UNE-EN ISO 18125:2018
Sulfur content UNE-EN ISO 16948:2015
Chlorine content UNE-EN ISO 16994:2017
Major elements content (Al Ca Fe Mg P K Si Na Ti) UNE-EN ISO 16994:2017
Minor elements content (As Cd Co Cr Cu Hg Mn Mo Ni Pb Sb V Zn) UNE-EN ISO 16967:2015
Ash fusibility UNE-EN ISO 16968:2015
Determination of Na and K content UNE-EN ISO 21404:2021

BENCH

TORREFACTION UNIT

  • Batch operation mode
  • 6 L volume/batch (production capacity)
  • Rotary kiln directly heated reactor using ceramic band heater (200-500ºC)
  • Inert gas/atmosphere selection
  • Very flexible  on raw material, excellent mixing & agitation, easy temperature control
  • Very suitable for process and product optimization prior industrial tests

PILOT/DEMO

TORREFACTION DEMO PLANT

Production capacity:

150 – 350 kg/h

  • Internally rotating shaft indirectly heated reactor using thermal oil (250-300ºC)
  • Very flexible  on raw material
  • Excellent mixing & agitation
  • Easy temperature control
  • Extremely homogeneous product

PELLETIZATION DEMO PLANT

Production capacity:

200-400 kg/h

  • Hammer mill:  screen size 2-12 mm
  • 1 m3 mixer: moisture content adjustment and additive feeding
  • 30 kW mill press:
    • Ad Hoc die designs: pellets diameter, compression ratio, number  of holes, etc

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