Biomass Pyrolysis Research Platform Delivery to Canada
This pyrolysis research platform is engineered to meet the client-specified power supply specification: 230 V, 3PH, 50 Hz. The Canadian client runs a 2 tph biomass torrefaction unit. They are experienced in the valorization and transformation of residual biomass into high-value products. Their expertise covers a wide spectrum of thermochemical processes, with a strong focus on pyrolysis technologies and the production of bio-based intermediates and renewable carbon materials. To develop advanced clean biomass technologies that support sustainable biomass conversion and improve energy efficiency, the client intends to integrate a SIMEC pyrolysis research platform into their R&D workflow.
Research Focus and Use of SIMEC Equipment
The Canadian client’s R&D program is built around the following strategic areas:
1. Thermochemical conversion of biomass, especially pyrolysis.
2. Production and optimization of high-quality bio-coal, biocarbon, and biochar.
3. Process scale-up and industrial integration of renewable solid fuels.
4. Circular economy and climate mitigation applications.
5. Industrial decarbonization innovation.
The integration of SIMEC equipment will play a pivotal role in the client’s preliminary testing of diverse biomass feedstocks. These tests are essential to assess the susceptibility of different organic materials to thermochemical conversion and their potential for generating value-added products such as biochar, biocarbon, or bio-coal. The modularity and flexibility of SIMEC’s systems will allow the researchers to simulate a wide range of operating conditions and compare processing efficiencies across feedstocks.
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Overall Dimensions: length 5.07m, width 1.96m, height 2.36m.
Gross Weight: 3305 kgs
HS Code: 8419899090
Core Functional Capabilities
1. Automatic biomass and biochar metering with real-time conversion ratio data logging.
2. On-line syngas analysis for gas composition and heating value.
3. Syngas reforming module for composition engineering (H₂-rich / CH₄-rich syngas production, tar cracking, gas upgrading).
4. Built-in thermal air oxidation (AO) and nitrogen (N₂) purge functions.
Main Components
1. Biomass metering unit.
2. Biomass feeder.
3. Hybrid moving-bed pyrolysis reactor.
4. Thermal air oxidation (AO) module.
5. Automatic biochar weight & yield ratio monitoring unit.
6. Syngas condensation & purification system.
7. Syngas flow meter.
8. On-line syngas monitoring & analysis module.
9. Syngas reforming module.
10. PLC control cabinet with integrated process monitoring system.
Key Technical Highlights
1. Proprietary hybrid heating system with propane startup and syngas sustained operation.
2. Multi-stage catalytic reforming system for syngas upgrading and tar cracking R&D.
3. Hybrid moving-bed reactor for uniform heat transfer across feedstocks.
4. Flue gas induced draft (ID) fan for syngas extraction to the combustion chamber.
5. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) for energy recovery and stable combustion chamber temperature control.
6. On-line flue gas monitoring (flow rate & temperature) integrated into the data acquisition module for waste heat quantification.
Control & Data Acquisition
The PLC-based control cabinet integrates:
1. Comprehensive process data logging.
2. Remote monitoring & control functionality.
3. Research equipment management system.
4. Real-time process temperature & pressure monitoring.