Woody Biomass Utilization http://ucanr.org/WoodyBiomass Pyrolysis of Biomass 1.00pm-2.40pm 1.00pm Pyrolysis 101 Gareth Mayhead, Woody Biomass Technology & Marketing, University of California Berkeley 1.10pm Biochar Opportunities Jim Ippolito, Research Soil Scientist, USDA-ARS-Northwest Irrigation & Soils Research Laboratory, Kimberly, ID 1.40pm Pyrolysis Oil Opportunities Andy Soria, Associate Professor of Wood Chemistry & Environmental Science & Technology, University of Alaska, Palmer, AK 2.10pm Torrefaction Opportunities Larry Felix, Institute Scientist, Gas Technology Institute, Birmingham, AL
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Pyrolysis of Biomass 1.00pm-2.40pm1.00pm Pyrolysis 101
Gareth Mayhead, Woody Biomass Technology & Marketing, Universityof California Berkeley
1.10pm Biochar OpportunitiesJim Ippolito, Research Soil Scientist, USDA-ARS-Northwest Irrigation & Soils Research Laboratory, Kimberly, ID
1.40pm Pyrolysis Oil OpportunitiesAndy Soria, Associate Professor of Wood Chemistry & Environmental Science & Technology, University of Alaska, Palmer, AK
2.10pm Torrefaction OpportunitiesLarry Felix, Institute Scientist, Gas Technology Institute, Birmingham, AL
http://ucanr.org/WoodyBiomass
Woody Biomass Utilization
Pyrolysis of Biomass
The Basics
Smallwood Conference, Flagstaff, AZ, May 1, 2012
Gareth J MayheadUniversity of California BerkeleyIn partnership with:USDA Forest Service Region 5
Torrefaction (Dry Torrefaction – DT)• Emerging technology• Mild pyrolysis – roasting process• Low temperature (400-600oF), long residence time (1-3
hours)• Product is char (“bio-coal”)
– ~10-30% loss of mass (cheaper transportation)– Higher energy density (10,500 BTU/lb vs 8,500 BTU/lb)– Hydrophobic (store outside)– Easier to grind than wood– Potential fuel for coal power plants
• Alternative conversion pathway is hydrothermal carbonization (HTC)– Wet process
Pyrolysis of Biomass 1.00pm-2.40pm1.00pm Pyrolysis 101
Gareth Mayhead, Woody Biomass Technology & Marketing, Universityof California Berkeley
1.10pm Biochar OpportunitiesJim Ippolito, Research Soil Scientist, USDA-ARS-Northwest Irrigation & Soils Research Laboratory, Kimberly, ID
1.40pm Pyrolysis Oil OpportunitiesAndy Soria, Associate Professor of Wood Chemistry & Environmental Science & Technology, University of Alaska, Palmer, AK
2.10pm Torrefaction OpportunitiesLarry Felix, Institute Scientist, Gas Technology Institute, Birmingham, AL