infographic: from biomass to activated carbon
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BIOMASS FROM
(and everything in between)
TO
ACTIVATED CARBON
Experts in process design and material processing for over 65 years.
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DRIED BIOMASS
MARKET VALUE
Increased usability as a fuel source:
- Ideal moisture content
- Concentrated BTU value
- Can be pelleted
< 500º F
In 2015, wood biomass production in
the United States hit a near
10 MILLION SHORT TONS PER YEAR.*
*http://www.forbes.com/sites/tomzeller/2015/02/01/wood-pellets-are-big-business-and-for-some-a-big-worry/#7394a40971f8
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BIOCOAL
MARKET VALUE
Synthetic form of coal:
- Upgraded form of dried biomass
- Burns cleaner than traditional coal
- Can replace or be co-fired with coal
500º - 800º F
Biocoal can be briquetted for easier
and cleaner handling.
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BIOCHAR
MARKET VALUE
Valuable Soil Amendment:
- Powerful in soil restoration
- Potential use in carbon sequestration
- Roots in ancient civilizations
500º - 800º F
When burning wood, this process is
also referred to as torrefaction.
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PURE CARBON
MARKET VALUE
Upgrade from biochar & biocoal:
- Few uses
- Can serve as a filler in plastic products
1000º - 1200º F
Between 1,000 - 1,200º F, 75 - 90% of
the volatile components in the
material are destroyed.
75-90 PERCENT
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MARKET VALUE
Powerful adsorbent: - Extremely porous structure
- Nearly infinite applications: air and water
treatment, metal recovery, and more
1750º - 1850º F
Activated carbon is gaining traction
in controlling disinfectant by-
products (DBPs) in drinking water
treatment.
ACTIVATED CARBON
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MARKET VALUE
Spent carbon can be regenerated: - Can be used in place of new
- Powdered activated carbon is typically
not regenerated, but disposed of
1650º - 1850º F
Regenerated carbon is often less
costly than purchasing new, and also
offers a smaller carbon footprint.
REGENERATED CARBON
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INDIRECT ROTARY KILNS
ROTARY DRYERS
Experts in process design and material processing for over 65 years.
CUSTOM EQUIPMENT
MATERIAL TESTING
PROCESS DESIGN
AFTERMARKET
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