PS-20 · Biochar
Biochar
Soil amendment, compost and feed additive, construction materials and certifiable carbon removal.
CAR · Technologies
Biochar to a controlled specification from biomass.
Equipment for the controlled thermal transformation of biomass and suitable residues into charcoal, biochar and carbonaceous materials for industrial, energy and agricultural applications.
PS-09 · Carbonization
Operating principle
Carbonization
Carbonization is a slow pyrolysis aimed at the solid. Biomass is heated with limited oxygen; volatiles are released and burned in a thermal oxidation chamber that supplies the process heat. What remains is a stable carbon whose quality depends on temperature, residence time and feedstock.
| Atmosphere | Limited oxygen |
|---|---|
| Energy | Volatiles supply the heat; usable surplus |
| Operation | Continuous, screw-fed |
| Product | Biochar, charcoal and heat |
How it works
The process, stage by stage
Every plant is designed around these stages. The final configuration depends on the analysis of your feedstock and the products you want to obtain.
Stage 01 / 06
Conditioning
Size reduction and drying to design moisture, using heat recovered from the process.
Stage 02 / 06
Feeding
Continuous metered feeding to the reactor.
Stage 03 / 06
Carbonization reactor
Adjustable temperature and residence time to set carbon content and biochar stability.
Stage 04 / 06
Thermal oxidation
Pyrolysis gases are fully burned in an afterburner chamber; heat is recovered.
Stage 05 / 06
Cooling and discharge
Closed-loop cooling to prevent product oxidation.
Stage 06 / 06
Quality and traceability
Sampling, batch records and operating data in PyroTrack, the basis for certifying carbon removal.
Feedstocks
- Forestry and sawmill residues
- Rice husk, bagasse, shells and prunings
- Palm, coffee, cocoa and banana residues
- Sludge and biosolids, subject to evaluation
Products
Charcoal
Metallurgical reductant and high energy-density solid fuel.
PS-21 · Process heat
Process heat
Feedstock drying, steam or hot water for neighboring industry.
Scope of supply
From a single unit to the complete plant.
- Biomass characterization and process design
- Dryer, reactor and thermal oxidizer
- Heat recovery for drying or external use
- Biochar cooling, screening and bagging
- Data logging for certification with PyroTrack
Why this technology
01
Residue to product
Agro-industry turns a liability (burning, dumping, pests) into an input in demand.
02
Carbon removal
Biochar is one of the durable removal pathways with active certification methodologies in voluntary markets.
03
Own energy
The process is thermally self-sufficient at steady state and delivers surplus heat.
PyroTrack
Every batch, recorded in PyroTrack
Inputs, process conditions and products are traced for operations, regulatory reporting and certification.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What moisture content does biomass need?
It depends on the equipment; pre-drying is generally required for stable operation. We define it during initial characterization.
Can the biochar be certified?
Yes, if the process and feedstock meet the requirements of the chosen methodology. The design includes from the start the data logging that verification requires.
What is the difference between charcoal and biochar?
The product is similar; the use and specification differ. Biochar is applied to soils or materials and characterized for that purpose; charcoal is used as fuel or reductant.
Projects and proposals
Tell us what residue you have and what you want to obtain.
With the material type, available volume and location we prepare a preliminary technical assessment and the plant scope.