APS Biomass Renewables

Advanced Pyrolysis Systems - Biomass Renewables

Biomass is a widely used term referring to a number of biosolids and organic materials. Depending on the geographical
and political context, the term "biomass" is also used for different purposes. However, where the definition of biomass
becomes an issue is in the debate about renewable energy, and electricity in particular.

The following is the breakdown of categories for the biomass sectors for sources of renewable energy.

Energy crops, such as silva grass, miscanthus, willow, etc.
Wood wastes, including forestry residues, timber production waste, barks, and sawdust.
Crop residues, such as straws and other harvesting residues from cereals.
Waste fuels, such as MSW, RDF, cardboard and paper, and residues from the food processing industry.
Animal wastes, such as poultry and pig litter, animal slurries, and meat.

The IES Advanced Pyrolytic System is well suited to handle the biomass feed stocks.

Biomass feed stocks varies significantly in physical and chemical properties, which could have significant impact upon process requirements for the biomass conversion technology, as well as the regulatory status of a project. The IES APS is well suited to handle any biomass feed stocks.

IES designs its system based on the type of fuel that will be processed. In determining the energy output, other factors need to be considered, such as moisture and particle size.

In determining the cost effectiveness and viability of a project, IES evaluates the cost, energy output, and availability of the feedstock. Below are some examples of specific biomass feed stocks and their calorific values:

Biomass or Waste

Calorific Value (MJ/Kg)

Wood residue chips
Saw residue chips/saw dust
Birch bark
Straw
Coal
Unsorted MSW
Sorted MSW
Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF)

Mixed Green Waste
Rice husks
Board/cartons

6 - 15
6 - 10
7 - 11
6 - 18
27 - 32
7
15
6 - 15

4
10 - 15
15 - 18

There is a growing interest world wide for biomass energy conversion. Many countries have set targets for the proportion of energy that is generated from renewable sources. While water and solar power attract the most attention, biomass is also seen as an important potential source of renewable energy. Without biomass as a source for renewable energy, it is unlikely that target levels set by governments to generate a proportion of their electricity needs from renewable sources can be achieved.

The IES APS can support the efforts to produce renewable energy from biomass feed stocks.