Biomass Torrefaction
Professional Development Course
The School of Engineering at the University of Guelph is offering a one-day course on Biomass Torrefaction.
Topics Covered
- Introduction to torrefaction-relevant properties of biomass
- Basics of the torrefaction process
- Comparison of generic designs of torrefaction plants, and technologies/ equipment from different vendors
- Simplified approach towards the design of a torrefaction plant
- Grindability, handling and explosion issues of torrefied biomass
- Potential operation and maintenance issues of torrefaction units and plants using torrefied biomass as fuel
- Co-firing with other fuels
- Economics of torrefaction
Who should attend?
- Biomass aggregators and those involved in the biomass supply chain
- Investors in biomass energy, biomass producers, farmers, pelletizing companies
- Biomass power project developers and investors
- Senior executives, purchasing managers responsible for fuel specification and purchase in power utilities
- Environmental/technical consultants to biomass energy projects
- Government agencies responsible for biomass policy and or interested in biomass energy utilization
Registration Fee
- Regular participants: $350
- Special rate for farmers & biomass aggregators: $200
To Register
Register online, by Phone or by Fax. To register by phone, call Dezarae at 519-674-1500 x63295. To register by fax, please fill out the registration form and fax to 519-674-1560
