The Infra-Red Heated Rotary Biochar Kiln prototype development in auspices with Utopia Hemp

Provisions for creosote, tar and vinegar removal from the biochar product stream are keynote issues in this machinery. We achieve this with high voltage electrostatic precipitation in two successive stages. The subject creosote tar solids are accreted on removable electrodes in the first wet stage whereas the second dry stage finishes the exhaust gases to accceptable EPA / Enviro-Can levels. Liquids are tapped off the lower 1st wet stage countinuously.

Biomass is “Rolled” and “Broiled” with overhead lamps as it undulates through 270 degrees of arc in the bottom half of the steel drum in an oscillating & rocking motion mobilizing the biochar toward the exit port.

Hi Temp. Ceramic non-stick coatings are applied to internal surfaces in contact with the biomass and gaseous by-products to provide simple periodic clean-out.of accumulated creosote and tars.

Both end caps are fully retractable providing internal cleaning access to the drum interior and the two quartz IR heater lamps.

Utopia Hemp Ltd. job-site.