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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.

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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