A PYROLYTIC PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING BIOMASS CHAR AND ENERGY

摘要

A pyrolytic conversion assembly for processing biomass including: a rotary kiln including a tube for heating the biomass at pressure having a sealable inlet at a first higher end for ingress of the biomass and a sealable outlet at a lower end for egress of charcoal formed from the biomass; and heating elements disposed around the kiln to provide a localised source of heating at a predetermined distance from the sealable inlet for reflux condensation of gas from the biomass.