As a result of performed experimental investigations it
is shown that torrefaction of the granulated fuel from different biomass materials (wood, peat, straw) gives an
opportunity to improve its consumer properties, namely,
to reduce the limit moisture content practically in half
and to increase the heating value noticeably. The volatile
products obtained in the course of torrefaction can be
converted into synthesis gas that allows to solve the problem of their utilization and simultaneously to increase the
power efficiency of biomass processing. The considered
approach can be used during engineering and creation of
selfcontained facilities operating directly in places of
biomass production and intended for processing of different biomass materials (wood and agricultural waste,
peat) into the granulated solid fuel with improved consumer properties.