Biochar production equipment can recycle and reuse all kinds of biomass from various industries. 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, the biochar making project has a huge market potential. As an excellent solution provider, Beston Group should be your first choice for investing in a biochar machine.
What is Biochar Production Equipment?
Biochar production equipment converts organic matter from waste biomass into biochar through biomass pyrolysis technology. The whole reaction is under a high-temperature situation without oxygen. The machine mainly consists of a feeding system, pyrolysis system, discharging system, and dedusting system. The reactor is a key part of the entire equipment. It determines the reaction efficiency and the biochar’s quality. Look at the components of this equipment in the following 3D diagram.
What is Biochar Made of?
For biochar making machine, 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.
2 Models of Biochar Equipment Available 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 machine investment option. The following is a specific parameter table for your reference:
| Model | BST-06 | BST-50 |
| Input Capacity | 0.3-0.5m³/h | 10-15m³/h |
| Reactor Size | φ820mm*L11200mm | φ2000mm*L14260mm |
| Land for Equipment (L*W*H, Standard Configuration) | 25m*15m*8m | 35m*18m*9m |
| Weight (Standard Configuration) | 21T | 49T |
| Energy Consumption (Standard Configuration) | 153kw/h*0.7 | 191kw/h*0.7 |
| Working Method | Fully continuous | |
| Feeding Requirement | Size: ≤20mm; moisture: ≤15%; strong liquidity | |
| Structure | Double barrel double hearth | |
| Speed | 1-9RPM | |
| Control Method | PLC control | |
| Reactor Material | Stainless steel 304 | |
| Pressure | Micro negative pressure | |
| Heating Material | Diesel, natural gas, heavy oil, biomas, etc. | |
| Heating Method | Direct heating | |
| Noise (dB) | ≤80 | |
| Condenser | Circulating water cooling | |
| Rotation Method | External gear rotation | |
How to Make Biochar?
The process of making high-quality biochar is quite meticulous. The entire process involves the coordination of multiple systems and components. The following will take a continuous biochar production equipment as an example to show you the biochar production process in detail.
Biomass Pretreatment
To improve reaction efficiency, the reactor has requirements for the particle size, moisture content, and fluidity of biomass. The feed requirement for biomass is within 20mm. In addition, the optimal feed size is 5–8 mm. The moisture content of biomass needs to be within 15% before entering the reactor.
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Biochar Formation
After the reactor is preheated for about 1.5 hours, the biomass enters the biochar furnace through a large-angle belt conveyor. After the reaction temperature reaches 380°C-450°C, the reaction becomes stable. Under anaerobic combustion, internal water, methyl substances (synthesis gases such as hydrogen, methane, ethane, carbon monoxide, etc.), and volatiles in the biomass are continuously released. The result is a carbonaceous residue: biochar. Finally, the biochar is discharged from the water-cooled screw discharger.
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Combustible Gas Reuse
The entire reaction produces a large amount of combustible gas. Theoretically, each kilogram of biomass can produce 0.7kg of combustible gas. These combustible gases are first processed by dust removal and condensation. The purified combustible gas then re-enters the combustion system through pipes. Finally, they provide the heat source for the biochar making machine to operate. Not only that, customers can also use special containers to collect combustible gas to provide energy for the whole system.
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Flue Gas Treatment
The exhaust gas generated during the entire reaction will enter the spray tower and demister tower through the flue gas pipe. These facilities remove dust and cool down high-temperature flue gas. Finally, the treated flue gas is discharged from the chimney. In particular, if your area has higher emission standards, we offer high-end exhaust treatment systems. The flue gas treated by this system can meet EU emission standards.
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Video of Beston Biochar Plant Working Process
This video not only shows each part of Beston biochar pyrolysis equipment but also shows the entire pyrolysis process from feeding to discharging. Customers could get more information from this video.
Application Scenarios of Biochar Produced by Biochar Machine
Cash Crop Cultivation
Biochar is generally used as a soil additive in cash crop cultivation. It has the following main advantages:
- Improve Fertility: Biochar is rich in carbon and other nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc. Using biochar can improve soil fertility and promote plant growth.
- Increase Water Retention: The porous structure of biochar helps absorb water. Thus, this increases the water retention capacity of the soil. Therefore, the drought resistance of the soil increases.
- Optimize Ph: Biochar has neutral or near-neutral properties. It regulates the pH of the soil. Thus, this provides a suitable growing environment for plants.
- Promote Microbial Activity: Biochar helps increase the activity and functionality of microorganisms in the soil. This promotes the decomposition of organic matter in the soil and the release of nutrients.
Poultry&Livestock Farming
- Feed Additive: Biochar is used as a feed additive to help maintain the balance of the intestinal microflora of animals. Through adsorption, biochar can reduce the accumulation of harmful substances in the digestive system. This promotes food digestion and nutrient absorption, thereby improving digestive health. Most importantly, biochar may reduce methane emissions from ruminants. This helps reduce its negative impact on climate change.
- Poultry Bedding: Biochar produced by a biochar production equipment has excellent adsorption properties. Therefore, as poultry bedding, it can absorb and purify harmful gases such as ammonia and hydrogen sulfide in livestock manure. This reduces odor and pollutant emissions. Thus, this improves the breeding environment. In addition, it can absorb moisture in the shed and keep the environment relatively dry. This reduces the growth of bacteria and mold. As a result, biochar is good for the healthy growth of animals.
Carbon Sequestration
Through the biochar production process, the organic matter in the biomass is converted into a stable carbonaceous residue: biochar. Its stable chemical properties and porous physical structure provide sites for adsorption and immobilization of carbon molecules. This makes the carbon in the biochar more stable and less susceptible to microbial degradation or oxidation. Therefore, biochar can be used as a carbon storage carrier to fix carbon in the soil for a long time.
Industrial Energy Supply
- Industrial Fuel: Biochar can be used as a renewable industrial fuel to replace traditional fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, etc. It can be used in the combustion process of industrial facilities such as power plants and boilers to provide heat and electricity. The use of biochar helps reduce dependence on fossil energy, lower carbon emissions, and mitigate the impact of global climate change.
- Metal Smelting Reductant: In the metal smelting process, the extraction of some metals requires reducing agents to reduce metal oxides into metals. Biochar can be used as an effective reducing agent in metal smelting, such as in the extraction process of iron, nickel, copper, and other metals. In the reduction reaction, biochar helps reduce metal oxides to their corresponding metals while generating heat energy.
Charcoal-derived Product Processing
- BBQ Charcoal Processing: BBQ Charcoal made from biochar machine usually has a uniform degree of carbonization and density, with no obvious impurities. Meanwhile, due to the high calorific value and low ash rate of biochar, this kind of barbecue charcoal produces long-lasting heat, stable heat release, and less smoke when burning. In addition, it emits a unique natural plant flavor during burning. These properties make barbecue charcoal ideal for outdoor grilling and cooking.
- Hookah Charcoal Processing: Using biochar to make hookah charcoal requires special processing. It usually requires steps such as grinding, mixing, and pressing. Like barbecue charcoal, hookah charcoal made from biochar has stable combustion characteristics. In addition, compared with traditional hookah fuel, it is natural and healthy and has a special flavor. These properties make biochar-based hookah charcoal a better smoking experience.
Biochar Production Project Boosts Circular Economy Growth
The concept “Circular Economy” aims to minimize resource consumption and extend resource utilization cycles. biochar prodcution equipment for sale implements the core of the circular economy, the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Through the sustainable integration of waste biomass, Beston biochar production project injects new vitality into the growth of the circular economy.
Reduce:
Beston Group’s advanced biochar production technology achieves high-volume reduction of various waste biomass. At the same time, it ensures efficient, safe, and clean waste recycling. This not only reduces waste accumulation but also significantly reduces environmental burdens.
Reuse:
Due to its high market value, biochar can be reintroduced into the consumption cycle. In other words, making biochar extends the lifecycle of waste biomass. Additionally, the reuse of biochar can reduce the consumption of resources with equivalent functions, such as fossil fuels, fertilizers, etc.
Recycle:
The original value chain produces waste biomass. Meanwhile, biochar production project creates a new recycling value chain. Biochar can play a role again in the production activities of the original value chain, such as producing energy, increasing soil fertility, etc. Therefore, biochar making machine achieve a closed-loop value chain.
Additional Components Options for Biochar Production Equipment for Sale
Dryer
The role of the dryer in biochar production is mainly to remove moisture from the raw materials. It reduces energy losses in carbonization machine. Thus, this improves production efficiency. In addition, dried raw materials allow for a more uniform reaction. Therefore, the quality of biochar is guaranteed.
Crusher
Continuous biochar machine for sale has specific feed sizes. If the raw material held by the customer is too large, it needs to go through the crushing process. The function of the crusher is to crush raw materials into particle sizes suitable for equipment processing. Raw materials of uniform size result in finished biochar of uniform quality.
Condenser
In the biochar production unit, the biogas produced by pyrolysis will contain wood vinegar and tar. They also have good utilization value. These organic compounds exist in the form of vapor in gases. The function of the condenser is to process the wood vinegar and tar into liquids and then collect them.
Biochar Briquetting Machine
The machine’s function is to compress biomass particles or powder into biochar products with higher density and more regular shape. They include biochar flakes, biochar pellets, biochar rods, biochar briquette, etc. These biochar products are easier to transport and store. In addition, they have a higher economic value.
Why Choose Beston Biochar Machine for Sale?
Eco-friendly Design
Beston biochar maker for sale is equipped with a de-dusting system. The hot air goes through this system before being discharged. The exhaust gas complies with European emission standards. Of course, there will be some differences in the emission requirements in different provinces/regions. Send your local emission requirements to Beston Group. We offer an ideal de-dusting system!
Safe System
Safety in production is no trivial matter. And Beston has always attached great importance to this issue. The entire carbonization process is in a low oxygen and negative pressure environment. The material inside the biochar equipment for sale does not contact oxygen and does not have combustion conditions. An explosion-proof device is designed at the end of the equipment to ensure the safe operation of the equipment.
Energy-efficient System
During the material pyrolysis process, the purified combustible gas is used to heat the whole reaction system. The surplus part can be used for other heating equipment and other purposes. The high-temperature syngas generated in the furnace area are purified and used to provide a heat source for the front-end dryer. Accordingly, the whole process is very energy-saving.
Equipment Factory Inspection
The whole process of inspection is carried out according to standard quality control procedures, including material storage inspection, production inspection, airtight safety inspection, delivery, and installation inspection. In this way, Beston fully guarantees the life cycle of the charcoal equipment, so that customers can bring economic benefits safely and smoothly. Welcome to third-party professional institutions to test.
Technical Strength
Beston Group’s professional technical team provides comprehensive drawing design and installation/operation/maintenance guidance. They provide customers with practical technical solutions. At the same time, a large number of patent certificates ensure that customers’ projects are sufficiently competitive and professional in the industry. This ensures long-term and stable operation of efficient biochar production equipment.
IoT Options
The IoT system helps customers monitor product usage, operating parameters, faults, and other information of biochar equipment. Allow customers to remotely grasp project operation information through mobile device implementation. Customers set the warning value of different parameters. When the monitoring data triggers the warning strategy, the system automatically pops up the corresponding warning information.
Professional Documents Support from Beston Group
Testing Report of Biochar Produced from Sent Samples
We recommend that customers send samples for testing of raw materials for biochar plant. Our technical team will issue corresponding test reports. The report will display data such as moisture, ash, carbon content, calorific value, etc. This can help customers better judge the feasibility of the project. Below are some testing data of different types of materials for your reference:
| Materials | Full Water | Analyzed Water | Ash | Volatile | Fixed Carbon | Total Sulfur | High Calorific Value | Low Calorific Value |
| Rice Husk | 6.09 | 3.58 | 39.08 | 19.12 | 38.22 | 0.12 | 3860 | 3559 |
| Coffee Shell | 11.78 | 1.21 | 2.75 | 30.96 | 65.08 | 0.02 | 7050 | 3559 |
| Sawdust (Asia) | 6.84 | 4.51 | 5.871 | 20.8 | 68.91 | 0.08 | 6454 | 6053 |
| Sawdust (Europe) | 5 | / | 6.2 | 17.7 | 76.8 | / | / | 6088 |
| Coconut Shell(Asia) | 9.1 | 4.19 | 0.81 | 6.95 | 88.68 | 0.09 | 7277 | |
| Corn Stalk | 0.78 | 0.15 | 50.96 | 10.96 | 37.99 | 0.02 | / | 6724 |
| Sunflower Stalk | 0.8 | 0.2 | 14.88 | 12.28 | 72.64 | 0.01 | / | |
| Reed Pole | 0.62 | 0.12 | 18.92 | 11.02 | 69.9 | 0.04 | / | |
| Municipal Sludge | 1.02 | 0.66 | 89.16 | 5.5 | 4.68 | 0.77 | 706 | 566 |
| Printing Sludge | 0.52 | 0.13 | 59.63 | 11.49 | 28.88 | 2.68 | 2804 | 2638 |
Note: the moisture, size, and categories will influence the components of the final charcoal. The data is just for reference.
ROI Analysis for Biochar Production Project
When you invest in Beston biochar making machine for sale, profitability analysis is an essential step. We will calculate the daily running cost and daily gross profit according to your local information and market. It is helpful to let customers know the payback circle. Look at a report based on the Middle East region. It is just for your reference.
| Return on Investment of BST-50 Wood Chips Carbonization Project in The Middle East Regin | ||||||||
| Item | Details | Unit | Unit price/USD | Quantity | Amount/USD | Total amount | Remark | |
| Fixed Investment Cost | Equipment | BST-50 | Set | 250000 | 1 | 250000 | ||
| Transportation | From China to Destination Port | Set | 90000 | 1 | 90000 | |||
| From Port to Site | Set | 5800 | 1 | 5800 | ||||
| Customs tax | 0.15 | Set | 37500 | 1 | 37500 | |||
| Installation | Beston technician's salary | Day | 100 | 50 | 5000 | |||
| Round -trip airtickets | Ea | 2420 | 2 | 4840 | ||||
| Visa | Ea | 350 | 1 | 350 | ||||
| Local welder | Day | 65 | 100 | 6500 | Two welders are needed | |||
| Local plumber | Day | 65 | 20 | 1300 | ||||
| Local labor | Day | 16.8 | 50 | 840 | ||||
| Crane forklift etc. | Day | 80 | 30 | 2400 | ||||
| Materials | Installation materials ready | Set | 3500 | 1 | 3500 | Foundation, pipe, etc. | ||
| License | / | Ea | 2000 | 1 | 2000 | Environmental, firefighting, etc. | ||
| Workshop | 500 | ㎡ | 160 | 500 | 80000 | |||
| 490030 | ||||||||
| Operating Cost | Raw materials | Wood chips | Ton | 100 | 120 | 12000 | ||
| Water | / | m³ | 1.76 | 3 | 5.28 | |||
| Electricity | / | KWH | 0.11 | 2922 | 321.42 | |||
| Fuel | Natural gas | Liter | 7.25 | 270 | 1957.5 | |||
| Labor | / | People | 16.8 | 4 | 67.2 | |||
| Maintenance | / | Day | 85 | 1 | 85 | |||
| Depreciation | 8 years | Day | 209.3 | 1 | 209.3 | |||
| Tax | 0.05 | 0 | ||||||
| 14645.7 | ||||||||
| End Products Price | Biochar | 0.3 | Ton | 680 | 36 | 24480 | 30% of input | |
| Wood vinegar | 0.08 | Ton | 1280 | 9.6 | 12288 | 8% of input | ||
| Tar oil | 0.02 | Ton | 450 | 2.4 | 1080 | 2% of input | ||
| 37848 | ||||||||
| Daily Income | 23202.3 | |||||||
| Monthly Income | Working day | Day | 25 | 580057.5 | ||||
| Yearly Income | Working day | Day | 300 | 6960690 | ||||
Engineering Drawings for Infrastructure
Beston Group provides comprehensive engineering drawings for biochar equipment infrastructure. They include plant construction, equipment layout, PID diagrams, circuit diagrams, etc. Not only that, we also provide technical support such as equipment installation, operation and maintenance manuals. These lay a solid foundation for the long-term and stable progress of customer projects.
Choose Beston as a Reliable Biochar Production Equipment Manufacturer
Beston Group is the top-rated biochar machine manufacturer in this field. We have excellent manufacturing levels, full-cycle service support and professional technical guidance. Therefore, Beston Group can provide comprehensive solutions at every stage of the biochar production project.
- Delivery preparation circle is about 45-60 working days.
- Beston Group takes delivery photos and videos to customers.
- The delivery will be arranged according to the content of the contract.
- The installation circle is about 30-50 working days.
- Help customers install the machines safely and appropriately.
- Beston Group provides commissioning and does trial runs for customers.
- The training circle is about 10 working days.
- Train workers on how to operate the whole production line.
- Train workers on how to deal with some emergencies.
- Train workers on how to maintain the production line.
- The tracking circle is about 180 working days.
- Work with operators for 3-7 working days so as to ensure workers can operate machines appropriately and independently.
- Track the running situation and the maintenance.
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!
Applying Beston biochar production equipment is a potential business for investors. The final green biochar has wide applications. If you have a preliminary plan, Beston Group can provide a more suitable plan according to your situation. Various types of equipment and one-stop service solutions are avaliable for choosing from. Beston Group is always at your service, please contact us now. If you want to get more videos related to biochar machine, just visit Beston Group’s YouTube!
