to dry (drugs, ores, etc) by subjection to intense heat; roast
Derived forms
torrefaction (ˌtɒrɪˈfækʃən)
noun
Word origin
C17: from French torréfier, from Latin torrefacere, from torrēre to parch + facere to make
Examples of 'torrefied' in a sentence
torrefied
Rigorous comparisons between torrefied and non-torrefied pellets were conducted.
Aurel Lunguleasa, Cosmin Spirchez, Tatiana Griu 2015, 'Effects and Modeling of Sawdust Torrefaction for Beech Pellets', BioResourceshttp://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_10_3_4726_Lunguleasa_Sawdust_Torrefaction_Beech. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Optimum efficiency was achieved with torrefied bagasse because of its slightly modified properties.
Anthony Anukam, Sampson Mamphweli, Omobola Okoh, Prashant Reddy 2017, 'Influence of Torrefaction on the Conversion Efficiency of the Gasification Processof Sugarcane Bagasse', Bioengineeringhttp://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/4/1/22. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
This study investigated the active components of torrefied wood as plant growth regulators.
Chul Choi, Chang-goo Lee, Ji-chang Yoo, Seung-min Yang, Si-young Ha, Jae-kyoung Yang,Seog-goo Kang 2016, 'Effect of Filtered Torrefied Wood Powder Extract as a Plant Growth Retardant', BioResourceshttp://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_11_4_8419_Choi_Effect_Filtered_Torrefied_Wood_Powder. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Measurements were performed to compare parameters of raw biomass and the torrefied products.
Marcin Bajcar, Grzegorz Zaguła, Bogdan Saletnik, Maria Tarapatskyy, Czesław Puchalski 2018, 'Relationship between Torrefaction Parameters and Physicochemical Properties of TorrefiedProducts Obtained from Selected Plant Biomass', Energieshttps://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/11/2919. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Trends in the production and applications of torrefied wood/biomass are reviewed in this article.
Anthonia E. Eseyin, Philip H. Steele, Charles U. Pittman Jr. 2015, 'Current Trends in the Production and Applications of Torrefied Wood/Biomass - A Review',BioResourceshttp://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_10_4_8812_Eseyin_Review_Current_Trends_Torrefied_Wood_Biomass. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
This indicates that torrefied biomass at higher temperature improves hydrogen production.
Muslim Muhammad Bilal, Saleh Suriyati, Abdul Samad Noor Asma Fazli 2017, 'Torrefied Biomass Gasification: A Simulation Study by Using Empty Fruit Bunch', MATEC Web of Conferenceshttps://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201713103008. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Plasma gasification of the torrefied sewage sludge has been identified that requires further studies.
Wilhelm Jan Tic, Joanna Guziałowska-Tic, Halina Pawlak-Kruczek, Eugeniusz Woźnikowski,Adam Zadorożny, Łukasz Niedźwiecki, Mateusz Wnukowski, Krystian Krochmalny, MichałCzerep, Michał Ostrycharczyk, Marcin Baranowski, Jacek Zgóra, Mateusz Kowal 2018, 'Novel Concept of an Installation for Sustainable Thermal Utilization of Sewage Sludge',Energieshttp://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/4/748. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
This waste was sun-dried, pulverized, torrefied and fermented.
Olugbemiro M. Akande, Abel O. Olorunnisola 2018, 'Potential of Briquetting as a Waste-Management Option for Handling Market-GeneratedVegetable Waste in Port Harcourt, Nigeria', Recyclinghttp://www.mdpi.com/2313-4321/3/2/11. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The effect of filtered torrefied wood powder as a plant growth retardant was evaluated.
Chul Choi, Chang-goo Lee, Ji-chang Yoo, Seung-min Yang, Si-young Ha, Jae-kyoung Yang,Seog-goo Kang 2016, 'Effect of Filtered Torrefied Wood Powder Extract as a Plant Growth Retardant', BioResourceshttp://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_11_4_8419_Choi_Effect_Filtered_Torrefied_Wood_Powder. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Physical and chemical analyzes of torrefied and in natura chips were carried out.
Matheus Perdigão de Castro Freitas Pereira, Emylle Veloso Santos Costa, Bárbara LuísaCorradi Pereira, Ana Márcia Macedo Ladeira Carvalho, Angélica de Cássia Oliveira Carneiro,Aylson Costa 2016, 'Torrefaction of eucalyptus wood chips for energy purposes', Pesquisa Florestal Brasileirahttp://pfb.cnpf.embrapa.br/pfb/index.php/pfb/article/view/1093. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)