Building on our last post about the three root causes of tar, this week we’re diving into the “how-to.” Tar isn’t a single problem; it’s a symptom. The real challenge is finding its source. So today I thought I would share a tar troubleshooting guide aimed at the operator, that moves from initial data analysis […]
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Following up on my last post, let’s dive into the “why” behind the 65% reduction in GHG emissions. Here’s why wet milling makes the dryer so much more efficient: – Homogeneous Biomass: Wet milling prior to drying creates a more uniform biomass particle size. This consistency allows for a more optimized dryer design and settings,
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Optimising biomass preprocessing is a critical first step to unlocking the full potential of a pyrolysis unit. Today we are looking at a new study that looks into the GHG impact of wet and dry milling, the results quite interesting. 🧐 A recent study by Ou et al. (2023), conducted by the Feedstock Conversion Interface
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This guide breaks down common tar problems into three categories for effective diagnosis and solutions. 1. 🍃 Feedstock Consistency: The Process FoundationAn unstable feedstock is the most common cause of tar issues. A reactor is a finely tuned system, and any variation in inputs leads to an unpredictable output. – Inconsistent Moisture: Too much moisture
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