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Torrefaction temperature (˚C)

Untreated

220

240

260

280

300

320

Calorific value (HHV, MJ/kg)

16.8

18.9

19.5

19.7

22.4

25.0

25.3

Upgrading ratio of HHVa

1.13

1.16

1.17

1.33

1.49

1.51

Volume density (kg/L)

1.29

1.17

1.14

1.03

0.89

0.72

0.72

Moisture (wt%-wet)

12.4

1.10

2.30

1.60

0.80

0.90

0.90

Mass yield (%)

95.8

88.3

78.6

62.7

47.8

47.8

Energy yield (%)b

92.2

83.6

71.1

72.0