Replacing Belts and Drums: Nearing A Century of Alternative Food Processing
The TORBED processor was conceived to replace a standard industrial kiln. Containing the processed material in a thoroughly mixed bed and ensuring accurate and even processing. Although it was conceived for a mineral application its virtues have also shown up strongly in the food industry, where accuracy and control over the processing of often fragile […]
The TORBED, an alternative to Rotary Kilns and Circulating Fluidized Bed Combustion Technology.
Our recent order for a front-end study for a torrefaction plant demonstrates the ability of the TORBED processor in the field of thermal biomass processes, where it offers an alternative to rotary kilns, industrial gasifiers and circulating fluidised bed combustion technology. A TORBED processor’s comparatively small size, flexibility, thoroughness and consistency give it inherent advantages […]
From Fluidized Bed Combustion Technology to Rotary Kilns: think differently.
On the Torftech section of our website we recently published some thoughts on the breadth of application of our technology across the following industries: Food Activated Carbon and BioChar Production Waste Processing and Disposal Sludge Processing and Disposal Minerals Catalysts and Zeolytes Biomass Processing and Power Generation If you are undertaking a gas-solid contacting process […]
Catalysts: Challenging the Rotary Kiln Status Quo.
Industrial catalyst processing is a key application that demonstrates the capabilities of TORBED technology. TORBED systems are used both for regenerating catalysts and in their manufacture. The first TORBED processor used in this field was installed in 1997 and is still operating today. The technology was originally selected for these roles due to its ability […]
Experience Next-Generation Thermal Biomass Processing at Ligna 2025: beyond Rotary Kilns and Circulating Fluidized Beds.
We’re excited to showcase our advanced thermal biomass processing technology at the 50th Ligna Trade Fair—the world’s premier event for woodworking and wood processing—taking place in Hanover from 26–30 May. Visit us in Hall 26, Stand E82, where we will be presenting our industry-leading solutions that deliver precise control and high efficiency across the full […]
TORBED Dryer in a repeat application: outperforming industrial belt and rotary drum dryers.
We are delighted to have taken a repeat order for three TORBED Dryers to be used for drying potato granules. Although at 4.5m in diameter they are of significant size, they are far smaller than belt dryers or rotary drum dryers of equivalent capacity. Designed to process up to 15 tonnes per hour of potato […]
The TORBED As Industrial Waste Combustor.
In parallel with our technology’s development from its initial mineral applications to processing food, we also began what was to become another important theme in the life of our technology, the treatment of industrial waste. Our initial step on this road was the use of the TORBED processor as an industrial wate combustor, treating spent […]
Trialling As a Substitute for an Industrial Belt Dryer: An Unexpected and Unhelpful Process Step.
Testing is in Torftech’s DNA. One particular set of tests had an unexpected outcome. We have been involved in some interesting concepts brought to us to use our TORBED reactors for new applications. These included, among others, the drying of krill as an alternative to an industrial belt dryer. This application worked well at the […]
Beyond Industrial Belt Dryers and Rotary Kiln Dryers.
We sold our first dryer in 1989. Since then, the number has climbed to 43, divided more or less evenly between food and biomass applications with a few mineral applications completing the list. TORBED dryers are more compact and less complex than standard industrial industrial belt dryers or rotary kilns. Their lack of complexity means […]
Beyond Flames, Heat and Rotary Kilns
As we continue our series on historic developments of the TORBED Technology, we reach 1987 and the development of a process that is beyond the capabilities of Rotar kilns and Circulating Fluidized Beds. A well-known British oil company tested a TORBED processor for removal of hydrocarbons from solids from drill cuttings produced while developing oil […]