An Economic Solution to Dry and DensifyLigno-Cellulosic Biomass
The BioCompactor Technology
The BioCompactor Company, LLC
BioBriquet®
Herbaceous Feedstock Logistics
One line produces between 12,000 to 15,000 tons per year Works with most types of biomass waste and ag residue Can effectively process biomass residues with up to 65% moisture content Low energy consumption: 150 Kva Low maintenance cost and easy to replace wearable components Automated production system
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The BioBriquet Production System
BioBriquet®
BioBriquet
Reduce Handling Costs Reduce Shipping Costs Reduce Drying & Densifications Costs Attractive to Producer to Participate
HOW TO TURN AG RESIDUES INTO A VIABLE ENERGY COMMODITY:
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CORN STOVER or other crops
Burn alone or with coalTurn into cellulosic ethanol Ideal for gasification for CHP
BioBriquets (43 lbs/ft3)
CORN FIELDS
INDUSTRIAL PLANT
BioBriquet Factory
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BioBriquet®
Feedstock area within 10-15 mile radius of plant to keep trucking costs low (at $0.25 p/T p/mile trucking cost= $67.50 on max load of 27T p/10 miles = $2.50 p/T
Feedstock Area
Feedstock Area
TruckingCosts
TruckingCosts
BioBriquet Plant Feedstock Requirements
BioBriquet Plant Feedstock Requirements
ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
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FEEDSTOCK REQUIREMENTS
1 BioBriquet plant produces between 12,000 to 15,000 MT of BioBriquets yearly
(higher rates with dryer material - higher the MC the more material is required )
FEEDSTOCK REQUIREMENTS
1 BioBriquet plant produces between 12,000 to 15,000 MT of BioBriquets yearly
(higher rates with dryer material - higher the MC the more material is required )
FEEDSTOCK AREA 100% Dedicated area = Approximately 50 Circles or 6,000 acres. (Realistic
Estimate around 150 to 200 Circles with an estimated 20% farmer participation)
Area production will depend on possible crop mixes. (Crop rotation with different harvest times), and also on regional factors
for different crops & outputs.
FEEDSTOCK AREA 100% Dedicated area = Approximately 50 Circles or 6,000 acres. (Realistic
Estimate around 150 to 200 Circles with an estimated 20% farmer participation)
Area production will depend on possible crop mixes. (Crop rotation with different harvest times), and also on regional factors
for different crops & outputs.
TRUCKING COSTS
Keep within a 10–15 mile radius of the plant to keep costs low
TRUCKING COSTS
Keep within a 10–15 mile radius of the plant to keep costs low
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Biomass requirements
This is a function of the amount of water in the biomass. To compact correctly the biomass must have at least 8-10% MC
Biomass with a MC of 15% or lower can be fed directly into the compactor without going through the dryer.
Biomass above 65% MC can be processed but will slow production down considerably.
As a rule of thumb approximately 8-12% of the fines of the feedstock input will be burned up running the dryer.
The BioBriquets that are produced have between 8-14% MC
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Volume comparison: Moist Stover vs. BioBriquets
Calorific comparison / m³: Moist Stover vs. BioBriquets
Moist Stover 50%moisture content2,500 BTUs per lb
BioBriquets 10%moisture content7,500 BTUs per lb
Moist Stover
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BioBriquets
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BioBriquetsCorn cobs/Stover dried and compacted
for storage and transportation
ADVANTAGES OF THE BIOCOMPACTOR PRODUCTION SYSTEM OVER PELLETIZING
Much more energy efficient
BioBriquet energy production cost @ U$4 to U$6 per ton
Pellet energy production cost @ U$9 to U$11 per ton
One production line operates on less than 150Kva-average around 120Kva x 0.6 power factor= 72Kw p/hr
Unique drying system uses just the biomass fines as fuel
Eliminates a lot of dirt and rocks from the biomass before compacting when going through the dryer
In pelletization biomass with dirt and rocks goes directly to the hammermill, then to the pellet mill, and this excess silica leads to equipment wear and tear
Cost for BioBriquet equipment spare parts is around U$5 per ton
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REPLACEMENT PARTSREPLACEMENT PARTS
1 - Supplies.Consumables: should be changed periodically, with an estimated lifetime of:
Screw Injection ....................= ± 3000 tonsInjection Pipe Thread ...........= ± 3000 tonsTool Chamber ......................= ± 3000 tonsPiston Compressor …............= ± 1,500 tonsPiston Tip …...........................= ± 250 tonsNut ….....................................= ± 125 tonsCone …..................................= ± 166 tonsTube Wear ….........................= ± 500 tons
Note: The amount of tons produced before the spare parts wear out will vary depending on the abrasiveness of biomass.
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One Stop Shop Turnkey Operation
Easy to ship – One complete equipment line fits into one
40ft container + one 40ft flat-rack.
Easy to assemble – plant is operational within 14 days.
Modular and scaleable.
Automated production system.
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Exposed Dryer Dryer enclosed in insulated encasing
BioBriquet Dryer
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The BioCompactor
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Registers all the processes.
Built-in safety features to avoid human error.
Control Panel
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Touch Screen Control Panel
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Plant layout
200 ton BioBriquet bags
200 ton BioBriquet
bags
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Two line layout
200 ton BioBriquet
bags
Labor requirements
Labor required for 1 production line: 3 operators.
With an additional operator can run two lines set together.
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Equipment Cost
One complete line with one year spare parts US$ 1,500,000
Personnel training and equipment assembly included
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CONTINENTAL TECHNOLOGIES & BIOENERGY INVESTMENTS Continental Technologies specializes in developing cost effective,
safe and optimized production processes and equipment. BioEnergy Investments brought the initial biomass densification
technology to the USA. The two companies formed The BioCompactor Company in
2011 to produce and sell this innovative equipment.
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