Question

Difference between pyrolysis and torrefaction

Answer 1

It also avoids problems associated with decomposition of biomass during storage. Hence the benefits of torrefaction may outweigh the additional cost in many cases. Pyrolysis is the chemical decomposition of organic matter by heating in the absence of oxygen.

Answer 2

Answer:

Torrefaction and slow pyrolysis are two related processes in which Miscanthus is heated in an oxygen-free environment.

• The difference between the two processes is that torrefaction employs milder temperatures of 200–300 °C in comparison to slow pyrolysis 350–700 °C, when conducted at low heating rates.