Suppliers of continuous BIOCHAR & Bio-Energy Units

Pyrolysis Unit Capacity: Model CR-2:

Biochar made from Poultry Litter; 12th of June 2009.



Features of these units:

1. Clean and simple continuous feed operation.

2. Energy negative operation.

3. 2-Stage Reactor chamber to separate heavy condensable gaseous compounds (which can be used for organic herbicides & pesticides etc) from the valuable pyrolysis (syngas) energy gases.

4. Low grade waste exhaust gases are utilized to pre-dry feed stock material to increase overall efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.

5. Variable speed drive.

6. Variable operating temperatures.

7. Rugged design for durability.

8. Very few wearing parts

9. Low cost replacement parts.

10. Designed to handle a variety of feedstock material from cereal straw to feedlot waste and timber based wastes.

Pyrolysis Unit Capacity: Model CR-2:

Feedstock capacity of this unit assuming moisture content of 20-25% is 160kg/hr. Biochar output, 40kg/hr. Energy output, 64kw in the form of syngas. This then can be converted to electrical energy via a small steam turbine or engine-generator at additional cost. NB: Energy outputs are extremely variable due to the great variation in characteristics and properties of organic material. Trial runs need to be conducted on each biomass to get an accurate energy output rating. This unit can be increased or decreased in capacity by 25% to suit the customer. Transport/freight costs NOT included.

Model CR-3:

This unit is still in the design phase and will not be available until mid-2010. Feedstock capacity of this unit assuming moisture content of 20-25% is 1000kg/hr. Biochar output, 250kg/hr. energy output, 400kw in the form of syngas.

C.R- 2 BIOCHAR Unit Specifications - Exhibit A Detail Construction Subject to Change

Pyrolysis System:
-Available for nominal 160kg/hr biomass input (assuming: average biomass moisture of 10-12%)
-Primary function of this unit is to produce BIOCHAR; a soil amendment.
-Pyrolysis gases (Syngas) maintain temperatures and high flow rates through the unit.
-Depending on biomass moisture content/energy values, excess Syngas is produced.
-Excess pyrolysis gases can be used to power a micro-turbine or furnace/boiler.
-Unit designed to process a variety of feedstocks.
-Modular design for future expandability
-Minimal electrical demand.
-Two x 2.2kw Bonfiglioli Variable speed motor/gearbox drive system.
-Thermal ceramic coatings used over mild-steel construction.
-Multizone process
-Proven Continuous Flow Transport Process
-Precision temperature and pressure control
-Nitrogen purge system
-Low pressure system, < 1bar.
-Heat demands balanced in steady state operations
-Requires outside energy source for startup; natural gas or propane models available.

System Controls:

-Automated temperature control.
-Simple operation to allow operator engagement.
-Operator safety features.
-Automatic Shutdown, including various failsafe methods.

Site Requirements:

-Maximum Footprint: 40 ft x 20ft x 15 ft high
-Electrical Service: 100 Amp max
-Water line
-Gas supply: Propane or Natural Gas max rate : 280MJ @ 40kpa.
-Building structure for weather protection, and gates or doors for security.
-Provision for adequate ventilation.

Performance Data:

Each feedstock will be different. The different yields of products are due to varying chemical and structural composition between different feedstocks. To determine actual output for a particular biomass, initial performance testing of each particular feedstock is recommended to establish a range of performance and co-product yields.

Throughput is determined by feedstock density, particle size, moisture content, chemical composition, microporous structure, etc.

Our data has been derived from processing various biomass feedstocks. The majority of analysis has centred on waste poultry litter, Almond shell & husk, and Grape Mark (residues remaining from wine grape crushing).