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Torrefaction temperature (˚C)

Untreated

170

200

220

240

260

Calorific value (HHV, MJ/kg)

18.0

20.9

21.0

21.2

23.0

22.9

Upgrading ratio of HHVa

1.16

1.17

1.18

1.28

1.28

Volume density (kg/L)

1.18

1.12

1.07

1.01

0.95

0.90

Moisture (wt%-wet)

13.7

0.03

0.03

5.00

0.11

0.10

Mass yield (%)

99.0

97.8

81.5

76.1

63.8

Energy yield (%)b

96.0

97.2

81.2