Torrefaction Systems and Methods Including Catalytic Oxidation and/or Reuse of Combustion Gases Directly in a Torrefaction Reactor, Cooler, and/or Dryer/Preheater
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1. A method relating to biomass torrefaction, the method comprising:
- producing combustion gases, which includes using an oxidation catalyst; and
introducing the resultant combustion gases into a torrefaction reactor.
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Disclosed herein are example embodiments of torrefaction systems and methods for producing torrefied products from biomass. Exemplary embodiments include catalytic oxidation and/or reuse of the resultant combustion gases directly in a torrefaction reactor, a cooler, and/or a dryer/preheater.
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1. A method relating to biomass torrefaction, the method comprising:
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producing combustion gases, which includes using an oxidation catalyst; and introducing the resultant combustion gases into a torrefaction reactor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method relating to biomass torrefaction, the method comprising:
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producing combustion gases, which includes using an oxidation catalyst; and introducing the resultant combustion gases into a cooler. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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- 16. A system for biomass torrefaction comprising a catalyst system including an oxidation catalyst, whereby resultant combustion gases produced thereby are directly reusable by the system to support torrefaction of biomass and/or to support cooling of torrefied biomass.
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