Joseph J. James, President of Agri-TechProducers, LLC(ATP), is pleased to announce that it continues to make progress on what may be the manufacture of the world’s first commercial-grade torrefaction machines. Additional announcements are to be expected, soon.
ATP's standard commercial machine, called the
Torre-Tech® 5.0, is available for order now, with expected delivery by late 2010. It will produce five tons of torrefied wood, an hour. To see a
Spec Sheet for the
Torre-Tech® 5.0 machine, click
HERE.
ATP has an exclusive license to innovative torrefaction technology developed by North Carolina State University (NCSU). This process cost-effectively converts cellulosic biomass, like wood chips and bio-crops, into a substance, which can be used as a coal substitute; as a superior feedstock from which to make stronger, more energy dense and water repellent energy pellets; and as a superior feedstock from which to make cellulosic ethanol, using gasification methods. Please note the following PowerPoint for an overview:
Torrefaction PowerPoint:
Mr. James says, "We have had very strong, global interest in our
machines, as our torrefaction process is believed to be among the most
cost-effective in the world.” In addition to producing and selling
torrefaction equipment, ATP intends to develop and operate a few
torrefaction-based processing plants, in conjunction with key strategic
partners. ATP also intends to become involved in the planting and
harvesting of high-density bio-crops, which can be treated by its
torrefaction processw.
ATP will continue to explore the creation of mobile torrefaction
equipment, thanks to a grant from the U. S. Department of Energy, as
well as explore ways in which its torrefaction process can promote
economic development and job creation in distressed rural communities.
ATP can also produce a biochar, for soil enhancement purposes, and a
cooking fuel, for the Third-World, which can reduce de-forestation
pressures.
We have had strong interest from many would-be customers from the nation's forestry, pellet and electric utility sector, as well as from all over the world, as our process is seen to be the most cost-effective.
