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Biomass Analysis
Challenge
Challenges associated with using biomass as a fuel include maximising the economic benefits, solving waste issues, and adhering to government legislation.
Keys to meeting these challenges include understanding the properties of particular biomass material in relation to:
- the specific waste-to-energy conversion process
- combustion and gasification
- co-firing
- the resulting waste including emissions
- the potential to improve its properties as a fuel.
Specific challenges include addressing the:
- cost and feasibility of using the material
- material handling issues
- conversion technology and materials preparation that may be required
- potential for fouling or corrosion of combustion equipment
- disposing of waste.
Solution HRL Technology offers you a range of expert biomass analysis services supported by experienced personnel with extensive expertise in:
- emerging fuel technologies
- characterising feedstock – including analysis, optimisation and certification
- identifying alternative uses for your biomass
- selecting the most appropriate technology
- designing, implementing and optimising your fuel-use options
- designing processes to match your biomass fuel
- testing your project’s feasibility
- optimising your project’s operation.
Benefits
HRL Technology’s expertise and experience in biomass analysis can help your organisation:
- with independent, expert, information on which to base your decision making
- ensure that your project meets relevant regulations
- maximise the effectiveness of your alternative energy projects
- maximise the financial returns from such projects
- gain the carbon credits to which you are entitled.
HRL Technology’s practical in-the-field expertise can also assist in ensuring you project:
- makes best use of your biomass material
- operates at optimum efficiency.
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CASE STUDY Assess the impact of co-firing biomass fuel on plant performance and availability
A power station operator wished to assess the impact – on their plant's performance and availability – of co-firing the plant with coal and a biomass fuel.
HRL Technology personnel undertook laboratory-scale analysis of the biomass and coal fuel streams, then recommended that key fuel performance indicators be tested using a pilot-scale facility. HRL Technology organised fuels and facilities for preparing, milling and combusting of the fuel blends and evaluated the impact of co-firing by comparison to the current coal supply. Remaining fuel issues were addressed in subsequent power station trials.
HRL Technology was able to recommend cost-effective plant modifications and safe operating procedures for the efficient use of biomass.
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