Table 2. Estimated Kinetic Parameters for the Torrefaction of Pine Sawdusta.
rate constant (min–1) | Arrhenius equations |
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kb | 5.954 × 10–1exp(−10292.73/RT) |
kc | 3.96 × 108exp(−141279.8/RT) |
kv1 | 7.19 × 105exp(−80290.79/RT) |
kv2 | 7.086 × 10–1exp(−13736.39/RT) |
kB, kC, kV1, kV2—rate constants for the formation of intermediate char B, final char C, first volatiles V1, and second volatile V2; R = 8.314 J K–1 mol–1; T—torrefaction temperature (K).