Biochar production equipment can recycle and reuse all kinds of biomass from various industries. In recent years, the pressure to deal with waste biomass has become increasingly enormous. Through pyrolysis technology, the machine converts waste biomass into biochar. The entire production process is efficient, clean, and safe. Biochar is an environmentally beneficial and widely used carbonaceous material. As various industries transform towards sustainability, biochar machine has a huge market potential.
Risks of Ignoring Waste Biomass Disposal
Forest Fire Risk
- Forest Land Loss: Globally, forest fires caused by biomass accumulation cover 7-10 million hectares each year, accounting for about 0.2%-0.3% of the total forest area. However, most countries have not yet established an early warning system for biomass clearing.
- Ecological Damage: Fires not only release a large amount of carbon dioxide, but also weaken the forest’s carbon sequestration capacity. It also causes the loss of soil organic matter and the death of microorganisms, leading to land barrenness, and the recovery cycle is as long as decades.
GHG Emission Risk
- Decomposition Hazards: Some biomass releases CH4, a potent greenhouse gas, during natural decomposition. Moreover, its short-term warming effect far exceeds CO2. For example, palm waste landfills in Southeast Asia release more than 120 million tons of methane annually.
- Composting Defects: If the temperature and humidity are not controlled in open-air composting, denitrification will release N2O. Its warming potential on a century-scale is 250+ times that of CO2. Based on this, some countries issue composting bans to reduce GHG emissions.
Public Health Risk
- Exposure to Pollutants: Taking agricultural waste as an example, open-air burning of biomass produces 2.5-4.3kg PM2.5 and 0.5-1.2g polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) per ton of biomass. Such pollutants increase the incidence of respiratory diseases in the burning area.
- Difficulty in Policy Implementation: In some developing countries with developed agriculture, the state has explicitly banned burning. However, due to the lack of alternative disposal solutions, violation rate is still over 60%. Some rural areas have even formed “seasonal haze belts”.
Solutions Brought by Biochar Production Equipment
Industrial-grade Recycling
- Significant Volume Reduction: Biochar production equipment can process a variety of biomass. The equipment has a processing capacity of tens of tons per day, reducing about 50-90% waste volume.
- Safe Treatment Method: Through high-temperature pyrolysis in micro-oxygen environment, biochar pyrolysis equipment can avoid safety hazards caused by direct combustion/potential fire sources.
Clean Emission Production
- GHG Control: Low nitrogen/closed combustion system reduces methane and nitrogen oxides from equipment operation. Thus, it avoids ecological problems caused by improper handling.
- Tail Gas Purification: Integrated dust removal, cooling, adsorption and other modules to remove particulate matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to ensure emissions meet standards.
Diversified Revenue Model
- Biochar for Sale: As a high-value product, biochar is widely used in agricultural soil improvement, environmental governance, and other fields. Companies can sell biochar according to market demand.
- Carbon Sequestration Income: The biochar production process has a significant carbon sequestration effect. Companies can convert their carbon capture capacity into sustainable income through carbon credit trading.
Beston Biochar Machine Obtains Puro.earth Technology Certification
As a global leading provider of biochar production solutions, Beston Group has entered into a technical partnership with puro.earth. This strategic partnership not only ensures our technology meets international carbon removal standards. Also, it helps carbon removal projects using our biochar production equipment create long-term stable return potential. The following are the core values brought to investors by this partnership:
Trustworthy Project Sustainability
- 7200+H/Y Continuous Operation: Tar-free and dust self-cleaning technology solves the industry problem: clogging. This ensures our biochar making machine continuous operation reaches 7200+H/Y.
- Equipment Quality Assurance: Evaluated by puro.earth, our biomass pyrolysis plant has met the service life standards. This ensures the long-term reliability and low maintenance requirements of the project.
Quick Entry into Carbon Credit Market
- Authoritative Market Recognition: puro.earth is the world’s largest carbon removal certification platform. Certified equipment is highly recognized in carbon credit market and quickly enters the trading stage.
- High Carbon Removal Capacity: Our biochar production technology meets international carbon removal standards. It ensures biochar can obtain legal carbon credits and create carbon reduction economic value.
2 Models of Biochar Production Equipment for Sale
BST-06/BST-50 are the latest biochar machines developed by Beston Group. They adopt advanced continuous operation mode to help investors maximize project returns. Different models are suitable for diverse configuration options. This helps customers choose the best pyrolysis machine investment option. The following is a specific parameter table for your reference:
| Model | BST-50 Standard | BST-50S LM | BST-50S HM | BST-50S MAX | BST-06 Standard | BST-06MAX |
| Time to Market | 2015 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2025 | 2025 |
| Operating Mode | Continuous | Continuous | Continuous | Continuous | Continuous | Continuous |
| Application | Commercial Scale | Commercial Scale | Commercial Scale | Commercial Scale | Testing | Testing |
| Dust Removal System | Standard | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Standard | Advanced |
| Feeding Capacity | 10-15m³/h | 10-15m³/h | 10-15m³/h | 10-15m³/h | 100-300KG/H | 100-300KG/H |
| Biochar Discharge Temperature | 45℃ | 45℃ | 45℃ | 45℃ | 45℃ | 45℃ |
| Puro.earth Authentication Model | × | √ | √ | √ | × | |
| Maximum Pyrolysis temperature | 650℃ | 650℃ | 650℃ | 850℃ | 650℃ | |
| Service Life | 5-8 years | 5-8 years | 5-8 years | 8-10 years | 5-8 years | |
| Annual Operating Time | 7200 hours | 7200 hours | 7200 hours | 7200 hours | 8000 hours | |
| Land Space Required (L*W*H*m) | 35m×15m×8m | 65m×15m×8m | 65m×15m×8m | 65m×15m×8m | 25m*18m*6m | |
| Total Power (KW) | 201.25kW | 453.35kW | 505.35kW | 505.35kW | 129.79 | 162.79 |
| Cooling Method | Recycling cooling Water | Industrial chiller | Industrial chiller | Industrial chiller | Recycling cooling Water | Industrial chiller |
| Installation Period (Calendar Days) | 50 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 45 | 50 |
What is Biochar Made of?
For biochar production equipment, most waste biomass can be used. However, due to a lack of utilization awareness, most of the biomass with high recycling value is wasted. Waste biomass can come from a variety of industries. Due to the stable source and high quality of raw materials, waste biomass from the following industries is an excellent choice for biochar production.
| Industry | Biomass Type |
| Foresty&Wood Processing | logging residue, wood chips, sawdust, wood product scrap, bamboo, etc. |
| Food Processing | coconut shell, sugarcane bagasse, coffee shell, olive shell, almond shell, etc. |
| Agricultural Planting | rice husk, straw, jute stick, corn stalk, etc. |
| Palm Cultivation | empty fruit bunch, palm kernel shell, palm fiber, etc. |
Note: The suitability of different biomass varies slightly. Therefore, we recommend that customers send samples to us for testing in advance. Based on the test results, our technical team matches the process solution that suits your production needs.
Diversified Application Scenarios of Biochar
Carbon Removal
- Carbon Sequestration: Biochar is a stable form of carbon converted from organic matter. It durably stores carbon for hundreds of years, thus achieving long-term carbon fixation. This method can effectively reduce the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and combat climate change.
- Carbon Credit Trading: Carbon credits can be obtained through the carbon removal effect of biochar production. Biochar machine, an efficient carbon capture method, has attracted more and more companies to participate in the carbon credit market. Investors can offset their own carbon emissions and achieve net zero emissions by purchasing carbon credits.
Forestry & Agriculture
- Promote Plant Growth: Biochar increases water retention & air permeability of the soil, thereby slowly releasing nutrients. In addition, it can also improve the microbial colony’s growth environment. This helps plants grow healthily. In particular, biochar is widely used in agriculture to improve the fertility of farmland soil and increase crop yields.
- Ecological Restoration: Biochar can be used as an effective restoration method for degraded or contaminated soil. It can absorb heavy metals, harmful chemicals, and promote the restoration of the ecological environment by improving soil structure. For example, adding biochar to forest soil affected by fire can restore its natural ecological functions.
Animal Husbandry
- Feed Additives: Biochar as a feed additive can improve the intestinal health of animals and promote digestion and absorption. Thus, this improves the utilization rate of feed. In addition, biochar can reduce the emission of methane and ammonia in the intestine, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which has significant environmental benefits.
- Shed Bedding: Biochar as a bedding for livestock sheds can effectively absorb moisture and odor in animal manure. Therefore, this reduces the emission of harmful gases (such as ammonia and methane) and improves air quality. In addition, biochar can also alleviate pathogens and parasites in animal manure and reduce the risk of transmission.
Metal Smelting
- Low-carbon Reductant Supply: Biochar can be used as a low-carbon reductant in the metal smelting process. It can provide the necessary energy in the smelting process while reducing dependence on fossil resources. Through biochar production equipment, smelting industry realizes the transformation of its energy structure and moves towards a low-carbon production model.
- Carbon Tax Relief: With the implementation of global carbon tax policies, companies face higher carbon emission costs. Through the substitution of traditional fossil fuels, smelting companies effectively reduce their carbon footprint. Thus, this reduces a lot of carbon tax costs. Also, such a charcoal machine helps companies gain a competitive advantage in the carbon market.
How to Make Biochar: Workfolw of Biochar Production Equipment
Biomass Pretreatment
- Crushing: Crushing the raw material < 20mm. This is to ensure that the raw materials are uniform and have good fluidity. Subsequent screening treatment removes biomass fragments that do not meet the size requirements.
- Drying: The dryer reduces the moisture content of the raw materials to no more than 15% (if moisture content is too high, multiple dryers are required). Excessive moisture content leads to unnecessary energy consumption of biochar equipment.
High-temperature Pyrolysis
- Water Evaporation: As the temperature rises, water inside the biomass cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin gradually escapes.
- Volatile Substance Release: At a temperature of 200℃ ~ 500℃, the biomass begins to decompose and release a large amount of volatile combustible gases. These gases are used to heat biochar reactor.
- Biochar Formation: When the temperature is greater than 500℃, the release of volatile substances decreases. The carbonaceous components in the biomass begin to convert into biochar.
Combustible Gas Reuse
- Gas Collection: combustible gas re-enters the combustion system through the outlet, cyclone dust collector, and pipeline. The parts in contact with the combustible gas are all insulated to prevent condensable substances from clogging the system.
- Energy Utilization: The combustion chamber is sealed. The hot air from the air-to-air heat exchanger is used to supply oxygen to the low-nitrogen sealed burner. Then, excess combustible gas enters the exhaust combustion chamber.
Flue Gas Treatment
- GHG Emission Control: Methane and nitrogen oxides are potent greenhouse gases. The low-nitrogen combustion system and closed combustion chamber structure significantly reduce the system’s methane and nitrogen oxide emissions.
- Air Pollution Control: Heat exchangers, bag filters, desulfurization towers, and activated carbon dust collectors treat high-temperature exhaust gas. This combined exhaust gas treatment configuration enables emissions to meet global standards.
Biochar from Beston Biochar Machine: Meets ECB Standards
The quality of biochar is a key determinant of the quality of biochar production equipment. The end products from Beston Group equipment not only meet EBC standards, but also have excellent performance. This makes it suitable for a variety of demanding applications. The following are test data from authoritative laboratories in Germany/China for your reference:
High Pore Structure
The biochar produced by the equipment has an excellent pore structure. Meet the requirements of the EBC standard to ensure its effectiveness in applications such as carbon capture and soil improvement.
High H/C molar ratio
The H/C molar ratio of biochar is generally maintained between 0.4 and 0.7. This range meets the EBC standard. Therefore, this indicates that it has a high energy density and stability.
Low PAHs Content
The PAHs-8 of biochar is fully up to standard. In particular, the content of PAHs-16 is lower than the 6 mg/kg of the EBC standard, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety requirements.
| Load capacity | EBC Standard | German Laboratory | Chinese Laboratory |
|---|---|---|---|
| H/C Molar Ratio | <0.4 – 0.7 | 0.45 (Generally Meets All Application Standards) | 0.11 – 0.32 |
| Heavy Metal | Depends on Specific Application | Fully Meet All | Fully Meet All |
| PAHS-8 | Depends on Specific Application | Fully Meet All | / |
| PAHS-16 | <6 mg/kg | Compliant with EBC-Feed, Urban, Basic Material Slightly above EBC Feed-Plus, Agro-Bio, Agro |
0.2 mg/kg |
Technical Advantages of Beston Biochar Prodcution Equipment
7200H/Y Continuous Operation
- Tar & wood vinegar-free: Insulation and heating modules are added to the key facilities of biochar machine. This ensures that tar & wood vinegar will not condense and clog the system.
- Dust self-cleaning: The equipment is equipped with a nitrogen purge system at key points. This effectively prevents dust accumulation and keeps the pipelines and components of the equipment unobstructed.
High Thermal Efficiency
- Combustion System Upgrade: The equipment adopts closed low-nitrogen combustion technology. It combines the heat exchanger’s high-temperature oxygen distribution to maximize thermal energy utilization.
- Double-roller Structure: The carbonization furnace adopts a double-layer design of rollers inside and outside. This can achieve deep dehydration and efficient pyrolysis, and improve energy conversion efficiency.
Safety Guarantee
- Explosion-proof Design: The biochar making machine is equipped with explosion-proof holes and explosion-proof water seals. They effectively prevent safety hazards caused by excessive system pressure.
- Dynamic Sealing: The equipment adopts a multi-layer sealing design with a combination of multiple materials. This design enhances the sealing of the equipment, prevents gas leakage, and improves safety.
Intelligent Operation
- PLC Control: precise temperature control system and variable frequency fan control ensure the stability of biochar production process. Thus, this ensures the consistency of biochar quality.
- IoT Monitoring: operators can monitor data in real time. When parameters are abnormal, operators can respond in time to optimize the operating efficiency and safety of the equipment.
Beston Group’s Global Biochar Making Projects
As an industry-leading biochar production equipment manufacturer, Beston Group provides equipment supply for biochar production projects of global customers. The equipment not only alleviates the disposal pressure of waste biomass for customers, but also help them earn additional income. In addition to biomass, Beston Group also offers oil sludge/plastic/tyre recycling solutions. Please contact us if you are interested. Here are some successful cases of Beston biochar making machines for your reference.
Become Beneficiary of Biochar Production!
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