Most pyrolysis units that ‘don’t work’ were never set up to succeed during the procurement phase. Buying a reactor isn’t just about the stainless steel; it’s about the Day 2...

We often rely on a single Moisture Content (MC) value when prepping biomass. This number, however, masks critical seasonal changes that dictate drying efficiency and final product yields. Optimising...

Operating a biomass pyrolysis facility? Use this 25-point checklist to evaluate your current dust explosion prevention controls. This self-assessment covers the hierarchy of controls—from elimination...

Combustible dust in biochar operations poses serious explosion and fire risks. This guide presents a 5-level framework for managing these hazards, ranked from most to least effective: 1. Elimination...

From the science of a dust explosion to the practical controls, we’ve covered a lot. As we close this discussion, here is a final guide for anyone operating a biomass pyrolysis reactor. Remember these...

In Part 1, we covered the robust, human-independent controls: Elimination, Substitution, and Engineering. Now, we move to the final two layers of the safety blueprint, the essential, human-driven...

In our last post, we established that biochar presents a greater hazard than its feedstock. Now, let’s explore the most effective framework for managing that risk: The Hierarchy of Controls. This is...

While the combustible nature of biomass dust is well-established, pyrolysis can sometimes increase its explosive properties, something we should keep in mind when doing risk assessments and safety...

“98% of major projects face cost overruns or delays”, today we’ll be looking at what causes these issues and how we can mitigate them...