BIOMASS CANADIAN 12 5 10 18 Photo: Jim Wearing, NORAM July/August 2011 Torrefaction: Myth or Reality? A one-day conference explored the latest developments in torrefaction and its potential in the bioenergy industry. From Landfill to Landscaping This Calgary landfill has a thriving business producing wood mulch for landscaping and animal bedding. 23 Grow Your Own Feedstock A biomass pilot project at a Quebec greenhouse provides growers with a one-of-a-kind training centre. 26 Keeping Clean 12 Torrefaction Technologies A healthy conveyor system begins and ends with cleaning and maintenance. A look at how torrefaction works, its demand, and projects across Canada and Europe. 31 Pellet Gear Buyers Guide From fibre to pellet, this guide is a handy reference tool of the major manufacturers and service providers for pellet manufacturing in Canada. 10 Photo: BC Bioenergy Network 9 18 “The project aims to establish a plantation of fast-growing willow … and develop an integrated supply of willow and residues from nearby forestry operations.” Read the full story on page 23 DEPARTMENTS 6,8 38 Biomass Update – News Project Report – “Green” schools coluMNS 4 9 22 28 Editorial – Protecting communities Project Financing – Business plan Project Development – Involving communities WPAC Update – Pellet exchange Our Cover One question under examination for the torrefaction process is how to achieve a uniformly torrefied product. Photo: Thermya Story on page 12 Canadian BIOMASS 3
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