Abstract: Methods of improving the adsorption capacity of biochar (14). Initial biochar (14) is charged in a closed vessel (12). The biochar (14) is then exposed to a processing temperature and oxygen level below that of vapor space luminous combustion, and at the same time the oxygen level in a vapor space surrounding the biochar (14) is controlled, so as to promote oxidation reactions that generate additional heat. The biochar (14) is held at the processing temperature by removal of heat by conduction through the vessel (12) walls, uptake of specific heat by solids and vapors in the vessel (12), and the endothermic requirements of converting any biomass present in the vessel (12) into char. The biochar (14) is maintained at the processing temperature and oxygen level for sufficient duration such that the adsorption capacity of the final biochar (14) is improved, as measured by ASTM D-5742 or the equilibrium uptake of R134a at 100 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: Methods of improving the adsorption capacity of biochar (14). Initial biochar (14) is charged in a closed vessel (12). The biochar (14) is then exposed to a processing temperature and oxygen level below that of vapor space luminous combustion, and at the same time the oxygen level in a vapor space surrounding the biochar (14) is controlled, so as to promote oxidation reactions that generate additional heat. The biochar (14) is held at the processing temperature by removal of heat by conduction through the vessel (12) walls, uptake of specific heat by solids and vapors in the vessel (12), and the endothermic requirements of converting any biomass present in the vessel (12) into char. The biochar (14) is maintained at the processing temperature and oxygen level for sufficient duration such that the adsorption capacity of the final biochar (14) is improved, as measured by ASTM D-5742 or the equilibrium uptake of R134a at 100 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: A method of forming a pyrolysed biocarbon from a pyrolyzable organic material is delineated. The method involves the conversion of pyrolyzable organic materials to biocarbon for subsequent use. A carbonization circuit is employed with individual feedstock segments being advanced through the circuit. The method facilitates user manipulation of rate of advancement of the feedstock through the circuit, selective collation of volatiles from pyrolyzing feedstock, selective exposure of predetermined feedstock segments to collated volatiles as well as thermal recovery and redistribution as desired by the user. This results in the capacity for a customizable biocarbon product, the latter being an auxiliary feature of the methodology.

Abstract: A method of forming a pyrolysed biocarbon from a pyrolyzable organic material is delineated. The method involves the conversion of pyrolyzable organic materials to biocarbon for subsequent use. A carbonization circuit is employed with individual feedstock segments being advanced through the circuit. The method facilitates user manipulation of rate of advancement of the feedstock through the circuit, selective collation of volatiles from pyrolyzing feedstock, selective exposure of predetermined feedstock segments to collated volatiles as well as thermal recovery and redistribution as desired by the user. This results in the capacity for a customizable biocarbon product, the latter being an auxiliary feature of the methodology.

Abstract: A method for oxidizing carbon adsorbable organic compounds in a controlled manner within a bed of activated carbon. The bed of activated carbon is exposed to a source of molecular oxygen, such as air, and is controlled within a temperature range whereby the molecular oxygen is slowly oxidizing the activated carbon. Under this controlled set of conditions, the activated carbon will oxidize organic compounds present within the bed of activated carbon. This technique has widespread versatility for the controlled destruction of organic vapors and liquids by activated carbon and applications for the regeneration of spent activated carbons containing previously adsorbed organic compounds.