Kosfeld Fenna Thesis - Flipbook - Page 45
Pyrolisis system
What is Pyrolisis?
Pyrolysis of waste material involves heating organic waste in the absence
of oxygen to decompose it into biochar, syngas, and bio-oil.
This process transforms waste into valuable products while capturing
carbon and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Ty p e s o f P y r o l i s i s
DIY
Traditional Earth Pit / Mound
Retort Kiln ( which is what I am using here)
Kon-Tiki kiln
Microwave
Industrial
Carbon Sequestration
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Enhances soil fertility, water retention,
and microbial activity when biochar is
applied, leading to
improved crop yields
and healthier soils.
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Reduces the volume
of organic waste,
decreasing land昀椀ll
usage and associated
methane emissions.
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Converts waste into stable biochar, which can be
used as a soil amendment
to sequester carbon for
hundreds to thousands of
years, helping to mitigate
climate change.
Rotary Kiln
Fluidized Bed Reactor
Hydrothermal
Produces
syngas and
bio-oil as byproducts, which can be
used as renewable energy sources, reducing
reliance on fossil fuels.
Not recycleable in retort
kiln though!
Retains and recycles nutrients from organic waste
back into the soil, promoting sustainable agriculture.
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