Agriculture Biomass Articles
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Innovations in Sustainable Biomass Charcoal Production from Agricultural Residues
Introduction In the intricate dance between agriculture and sustainable energy, a profound synergy emerges. This section unveils the symbiotic relationship between agricultural planting and the quest for innovative charcoal production solutions, ushering in an era where farming residues become the backbone of renewable energy. The Bounty of Agricultural Residues Jute Sticks: Fibrous Riches from ...
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Treatment of Waste Biomass from Crop Cultivation: Making Charcoal
In the vast realm of agriculture, the disposal of waste biomass generated during crop cultivation stands as a critical challenge. This article delves into the intricacies of treating waste biomass, focusing on the innovative approach of making charcoal. From the types of waste biomass to cutting-edge charcoal-making techniques and the environmental benefits of the end product, this exploration ...
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Project - RUSTICA– Demonstration of circular biofertilisers and implementation of optimized fertiliser strategies and value chains in rural communities
Project The RUSTICA projects wants to provide a technical solution to convert organic residues from the fruit and vegetable sector into novel bio-based fertilizer products of high quality that can address the needs of modern (organic) agriculture. The project’s ambition goes beyond the simple recovery of nutrients, but to provide economically viable and environmentally sustainable ...
By Dranco nv
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Phyco-Flow Photobioreactor Installed at the University of Helsinki - Case Study
The Varicon Aqua team have recently returned from Finland, where we are pleased to have installed a top of the range Phyco-Flow System for the University of Helsinki. Researchers will use the tubular photobioreactor, situated on the Lahti campus (Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences), to cultivate microalgae in support of their on-going projects. One such project, Algae Factory, ...
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Phyco-Lift, Airlift Photobioreactors for CCAP, Oban - Case Study
We recently installed 4 x 70L capacity Phyco-Lift, airlift photobioreactors utilisng Schott Glass components. Incorporating a full suite of controls with data acquisition and controllable, dimmable LED lighting, sterile dry air drives the systems with CO2 injection for pH control. Simple elegant research tools capable of producing a very wide array of micro algae, diatoms and ...
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Mushrooms can also make houses, clothes, and electronic devices?
Fungus is not only edible, it can also be used as a material to make bags, clothing, electronic devices and even buildings. Such materials tend to be plastic, renewable, biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and produced in more sustainable ways. In early 2022, researchers at Columbia University in the United States developed a lignocellulose-based fungus-bacteria biocomposite material. The ...
By Matexcel
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How to turn waste peanut shell to fuel pellet ?
Peanut shell is commonly regarded useless for most farmers and would be thrown directly after being picked out. It is also a real problem to deal with peanut shells for people specialized in peanut processing. However, with the help of peanut shell pellet mill, it would be no longer a problem. Since biomass pellet machine can help you turn peanut shells into energy resources on your own effort. ...
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Acciona turns sod on Spanish biomass plant
Acciona Energía has started work on the 50MW Logrosán biomass plant in Extremadura, Spain. Located 10km from the urban centre of the municipality, the Logrosán biomass plant will have a total of 200,000 square metres of surface, with just over half of the space dedicated to storage of the raw material. The start of production is scheduled for the second half of 2025 ...
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A functional hydrolysate adds value to feeds for omnivorous fish species
Omnivorous fish species are known to be less demanding in terms of nutritional and palatability requirements and yet dietary hydrolysate supplementation greatly improved production yields and margins. Several biological benefits are associated with protein hydrolysates and they have been used in finfish larval and juvenile diets for several decades now, mainly due to their high palatability and ...
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Biochar for tree health, with over 40 years of experience with timber we know our trees!
Our family have been working local Welsh Woodlands for over 40 years. It all began in 1979, falling Dutch Elm diseased trees supplying local sawmills for a price of £7 per tonne delivered. From then, we built a sawmill and began to cut and provide timber products, with the installation of our first Biomass fuelled boiler in the late '80s for kiln ...
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Valoya and Buresinnova Equip Agrenvec`s Manufacturing Facilities for Cutting Edge Protein Research
Valoya’s high end LED grow lights have been available in the Spanish market for over a decade, thanks to a Barcelona based, horticultural consultant and supplier, Buresinnova. Part of the Bures family of businesses with more than 50 years dedicated to the service of agriculture, seedbeds, substrate production and gardening, Buresinnova offers a portfolio of brands rigorously selected for ...
By Valoya Oy
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Are you lighting for optimum yields?
How do you achieve the highest yields with your lighting system? As we know, increasing light intensity up to a certain species-specific point, results in a corresponding increase in yield. And when light levels are not optimized for production, or the type of crop you are growing, you are going to have slower flowering, poor root development and plant structure, as well as reduced yields. There ...
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Precautions for maintenance of bio organic fertilizer granulator machine
The complete set of equipment of bio organic fertilizer granulator machine production line consists of belt conveyor, pulverizer, pulverizer, roller screen, dryer and granulator. Belt conveyor can form a complete production line. The production line of bio organic fertilizer granulator machine always pays attention to the lubrication work to ensure the normal operation of the machine and prolong ...
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Consider Drying Before Planting!
Drying is one of the most important, yet significantly overlooked, parts of the hemp growing and harvesting process. As planting season approaches, it’s crucial to think about drying before you plant your crop. If hemp is dried cleanly, properly, and promptly, there will be minimal damage or loss. As such, this will maximize the quality of products post-harvest. The Advanced Hemp Dryer ...
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South Tyrol 02 - ZE-50-ULH - Vegetable Oil - Fueled Genset - Case Study
Plant: 1 x ZE-50-ULH Low-Temperature Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Module, nominal output 50 kWe Nominal output: 50 kWe Application: Heat recovery from engines (vegetable oil - fueled genset) Location: Province of Bolzano / Bozen, South Tyrol, Italy Manager: Private Italian firm The private firm which commissioned this plant is located near Bolzano/Bozen, in Northern Italy, and has installed a ...
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Friuli 01 - ZE-150-LT - Poultry Manure - Case Study
Plant: 1 x ZE-150-LT Low-Temperature Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Module, nominal output 150 kWe (derated to 140kWe) Nominal output: 150 kWe Application: Power generation from biomass (poultry manure) Location: Province of Pordenone, Friuli, Italy Manager: Private Italian firm The core business of the poultry farm in the province of Pordenone which commissioned this plant is to raise ...
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Sicily 01 - ZE-175-LT - Wood Scraps from Production of Wooden Horticultural Trays and Crates - Case Study
Plant: 1 x ZE-175-LT Low-Temperature Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Module, nominal output 175 kWe Nominal output: 175kWe Application: Power generation from biomass (wood scraps from production of wooden horticultural trays and crates) Location: Province of Ragusa, Sicily, Italy Manager: Private Italian firm This plant has been commissioned by an Italian manufacturer of agricultural packaging ...
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South Tyrol 04 - ZE-50-ULH - MAN Vegetable Oil-Fueled Gensets - Case Study
Plant: 2 x ZE-40-ULH Low-Temperature Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Modules, nominal output 40 kWe each Nominal output: 40 kWe Application: Heat recovery from engines (MAN vegetable oil-fueled gensets) Location: Province of Bolzano / Bozen, South Tyrol, Italy Manager: Private Italian firm The client who commissioned this plant is a well-known construction company having its seat in a small ...
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Aosta 01 - ZE-40-ULH - Daewoo Vegetable Oil-Fueled Genset - Case Study
Plant: 1 x ZE-40-ULH Low-Temperature Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Module, nominal output 40 kWe Nominal output: 40 kWe Application: Heat recovery from engines (Daewoo vegetable oil-fueled genset) Location: Province of Aosta, Aosta Valley, Italy Manager: Private Italian firm The client who commissioned us this plant is a mountain hotel located in the mountains of the Aosta Valley on the road ...
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Marine Biomass Filtration with a Rocker Watervac 100-MS
It’s a 20 minute drive south from UC San Diego, through San Diego proper, to the salt pools at the South Bay Salt Works. The Salt Works comprises 28 ponds of various sizes and salinities, making it an ideal laboratory for the study of biomass distribution across multiple environments. The ponds range from the salinity of the ocean to the point where certain salts reach saturation and start ...
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