Project coordinator. WP1 leader, responsible for TORWASH® technology testing on lab and pilot scale, pellet quality, techno-economic evaluation of biomass pre-treatment.

Treatment of TORWASH® effluent stream and characterization in terms of COD, N, P and bio-methane potential.

WP2 leader, production of bio-coal briquettes, metallurgical properties testing of bio-coal.

Facilitating TORWASH® and dewatering pilot testing on location, input on TEE and LCA.

WP4 Leader, facilitating TORWASH and dewatering pilot testing on location, supporting in construction/procurement of a pre-treatment/comminution Unit, input on TEE and LCA.

WP3 and WP5 leader, life cycle analysis, sustainability criteria, environmental and social impact.

Dewatering of the biogenic residues after thermal treatment by TORWASH® on lab and pilot scale, optimization of the parameters for optimal dewatering, input on the CAPEX and OPEX on commercial scale dewatering installation.

Input on TEE with focus on the CAPEX and OPEX of commercial hydrothermal installations.

Gasification and combustion testing of the produced pellets.

Numerical model of TORWASH® hydrothermal treatment.

Pelleting of the treated biogenic residue to make the final bio-energy carrier product, pellet characterization, input on the CAPEX and OPEX for commercial scale pelleting installation.

Nutrients extraction (P, N, K) from the thermally treated solids and effluent for fertilizer applications.

WP6 leader, project’s business strategy, plan for the exploitation and dissemination of the results, dissemination activities to maximize exploitation opportunities.