Abstract: A method involves the processing of a feedstock comprising sanitary products with human waste in a biogenic refinery. The feedstock is shredded to reduce a particle size of the feedstock. The liquid and solid components of the feedstock are separated and the solid components are transferred to a conveyor and moved on a conveyor to a pyrolysis pot of the biogenic refinery. The solid components are heated in the pyrolysis pot to generate an exhaust. The exhaust is directed to a plenum that extends, respectively downstream, to a pollution control device and a heat exchanger. The liquid components are directed through a heat exchanger of the biogenic refinery. The liquid components are heated, concentrated, and injected into the exhaust in the plenum prior to the exhaust flowing to the pollution control device.

Abstract: A biogenic refinery has a pyrolysis pot, an exhaust plenum, and a drag chain conveyor system having first and second drag chain conveyor portions. The first and second drag chain conveyor portions have a drying region disposed in the exhaust plenum with the second drag chain conveyor portion depositing feedstock in the pyrolysis pot. A control system includes a drive to control the drag chain conveyor system, a humidity sensor sensing moisture in the exhaust plenum, and a controller that receives a signal from the humidity sensor, compares the humidity sensor signal with the desired moisture level in the exhaust, and controls the drag chain conveyor system based upon a difference between the humidity sensor signal and the desired moisture level in the exhaust to control a rate of movement of the feedstock through the drying regions of the first and second drag chain conveyor portions.

Abstract: The production of biochar generates syngas, VOCs, CO and other gasses that can adsorb to biochar and reduce the quality of the final product. A controller measures the operating parameters, such as temperature, pressure and oxygen level, and automatically controls a feedstock auger motor, blower(s) and other subsystems of a continuous combined heat, power and biochar carbonizer. The carbonizer pyrolyzes feedstock. A catalytic converter combusts unburned components in by-product gases and generates additional thermal energy. Thermal energy drives an engine, such as a Sterling, steam, or ORC engine, to generate electricity or operate a mechanical device. Remaining thermal energy is transferred using another medium, such as air or water, via a heat exchanger. The feedstock is purposefully incompletely combusted, to produce biochar that consists largely of carbon. The biochar may be used to augment soil for cultivation, filtration or for other purposes.

Abstract: A controller monitors temperature in a bio-fuel fired device and automatically controls dampers, blowers and the like to reduce generation of smoke or other pollutants, thereby promoting proper operation of a catalytic converter.

Abstract: A microprocessor-based controller manages combustion within a biofuel furnace. A clinker agitator controller generates signals for controlling operation of a motorized clinker agitator of the biofuel furnace. The microprocessor-based controller may additionally control any of fuel feed rate, air supply rate and ash removal rate.

Abstract: A controller monitors oxygen levels in a bio-fuel fired device and automatically controls dampers, blowers and the like to reduce generation of smoke or other pollutants, thereby promoting proper operation of a catalytic converter.

Abstract: Safety devices prevent packaged catalytic converters from being expelled from stacks, or at least reduce the velocity with which such a package may be expelled, in case of an explosion in a bio-fueled appliance, such as a wood-burning stove.

Abstract: A microprocessor-based controller manages combustion within a biofuel furnace. A clinker agitator controller generates signals for controlling operation of a motorized clinker agitator of the biofuel furnace. The microprocessor-based controller may additionally control any of fuel feed rate, air supply rate and ash removal rate.

Abstract: A microprocessor-based controller manages delivery of BTUs or power by determining an amount of thermal heat or power needed through sensors and, in response, controls a batch or continuous feed of biofuel fuel and/or air to a biofuel furnace. The controller controls the fuel and air required to operate the furnace efficiently.

Abstract: Safety devices prevent packaged catalytic converters from being expelled from stacks, or at least reduce the velocity with which such a package may be expelled, in case of an explosion in a bio-fueled appliance, such as a wood-burning stove.

Abstract: Safety devices prevent packaged catalytic converters from being expelled from stacks, or at least reduce the velocity with which such a package may be expelled, in case of an explosion in a bio-fueled appliance, such as a wood-burning stove.

Abstract: A pollution reduction system includes a catalytic converter, fabric filtration and a plurality of cyclonic separators to effectively reduce CO, VOCs and particulate matter emissions from biomass fuel-fired furnaces, while efficiently extracting heat from exhaust gas.

Abstract: Safety devices prevent packaged catalytic converters from being expelled from stacks, or at least reduce the velocity with which such a package may be expelled, in case of an explosion in a bio-fueled appliance, such as a wood-burning stove.

Abstract: Safety devices prevent packaged catalytic converters from being expelled from stacks, or at least reduce the velocity with which such a package may be expelled, in case of an explosion in a bio-fueled appliance, such as a wood-burning stove.

Abstract: A controller monitors oxygen levels in a bio-fuel fired device and automatically controls dampers, blowers and the like to reduce generation of smoke or other pollutants, thereby promoting proper operation of a catalytic converter.

Abstract: A controller monitors oxygen levels in a bio-fuel fired device and automatically controls dampers, blowers and the like to reduce generation of smoke or other pollutants, thereby promoting proper operation of a catalytic converter.

Abstract: A pollution reduction system includes a catalytic converter, fabric filtration and a plurality of cyclonic separators to effectively reduce CO, VOCs and particulate matter emissions from biomass fuel-fired furnaces, while efficiently extracting heat from exhaust gas.

Abstract: The production of biochar generates syngas, VOCs, CO and other gasses that can adsorb to biochar and reduce the quality of the final product. A controller measures the operating parameters, such as temperature, pressure and oxygen level, and automatically controls a feedstock auger motor, blower(s) and other subsystems of a continuous combined heat, power and biochar carbonizer. The carbonizer pyrolyzes feedstock. A catalytic converter combusts unburned components in by-product gases and generates additional thermal energy. Thermal energy drives an engine, such as a Sterling, steam, or ORC engine, to generate electricity or operate a mechanical device. Remaining thermal energy is transferred using another medium, such as air or water, via a heat exchanger. The feedstock is purposefully incompletely combusted, to produce biochar that consists largely of carbon. The biochar may be used to augment soil for cultivation, filtration or for other purposes.

Abstract: A controller monitors oxygen levels in a bio-fuel fired device and automatically controls dampers, blowers and the like to reduce generation of smoke or other pollutants, thereby promoting proper operation of a catalytic converter.

Abstract: A microprocessor-based controller manages delivery of BTUs or power by determining an amount of thermal heat or power needed through sensors and, in response, controls a batch or continuous feed of biofuel fuel and/or air to a biofuel furnace. The controller controls the fuel and air required to operate the furnace efficiently.