New mobile biochar retort south africa

BKI have been investigating and building Portable Kilns since 2011. We are happy to announce that BKI has finally located a bona fide Mobile Pyrolysis Unit that checks all our boxes of what a Mobile Retort should represent in reality.

This unit is completely mobile – in contrast with our low-tech RING17, RING20 and BKI MINI MASON models. Many clients have asked for a more high-tech option/solution that can produce wood vinegar and this model certainly does that and more. The machine is marketed as the BIOLYSER.

Capacity/Yield: The unit holds 600 to 700 kg of biomass and converts it into valuable products such as biochar, bio-oil and wood vinegar. No need for quenching, so it’s very light and easy to work with. Expressed differently, the unit produces between 100 and 150 kg biochar per run/day depending on type of feedstock, moisture content and particle size.

Wood Pellet Conversion: Special MESH CAGES have been developed to accommodate “difficult” feedstock types such as wood pellets, shavings, sludge, bagasse, agri-waste such as Macadamia nut shells etc.

Wood Vinegar: Recent trials have produced 6 Litres of wood vinegar per burn cycle, depending on feedstock type and moisture content. The wetter the feedstock, the more wood vinegar is lost trough the stack.

Note: The weight of biomass can vary from softwood, hardwood logs to bamboo, and moisture content also varies. Depending on size of limbs and air gaps between branches it is better to talk in terms of volume only, and biochar can weigh more on a humid day. Often times clients prefer biochar to be mixed with water in order to inoculate it and protect the microorganisms so weight will vary. Due to the presence of water, and evaporation that occurs naturally and for the sake of consistency, biochar should never be sold on a weight basis.

Co-firing: Not available at present

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Trailer:

Double Axle Galvanized Trailer with Spare Wheel and 2 x Loading Ramps: @ R 130 150
Length: 4.1 metres
Width (internal): 1.8 metres
Leaf Springs 2000kg/set
Finish: Hot Dipped Galvanised
GVM: 3500kg
Chassis Material: 100 x 50 x 3mm Rectangular Tubing
Axle 1 800 kg each braked
Load bed Length 4000mm (inside)
Load bed Width 1800mm (inside)
Tyres: 225.15”
Mild steel winch with stainless steel cable (4 metres cable length, hand operated)
Fixed sides and front: 200mm
Railings: None
4 x fixed footings
60mm Double Jockey Wheel
Leaf Springs 2 Ton per set, 3 per axle
Dealers registration included in South Africa
Coupler 3500kg braked
12 Volt, 5400kg capacity electric winch

License: The design is under international copyright

Support: The unit comes with an Operating Manual, Assembly instructions, Maintenance tips and a Run procedure.

International delivery / Export: We export all over the world

Delivery time: 5 weeks

Cost: If anyone would like a quotation (local or international) please get in touch. OR fill in the order form here or scroll to the bottom of this page.

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