Biochar Kilns International
Biochar, a carbon-rich product derived from the pyrolysis of biomass, has been gaining attention in the agricultural sector due to its potential to improve soil health and increase crop productivity. This blog post explores the various benefits of biochar application in agricultural systems, focusing on its impact on soil physical and chemical properties, water use … Continue reading The Benefits of Biochar in Agriculture: A Sustainable Solution for Soil Improvement
For prospective biochar producers finding the VUTHISA 3-DRUM BIOCHAR RETORT too expensive to build, the BLACK RIPPLE BIOCHAR KILN is a better priced (30% of the cost), entry-level and easier to operate kiln especially for one-man operations. KILN DEVELOPMENT The story behind the development of the original TRANS-PORTABLE KILN and later the VUTHISA 3-DRUM BIOCHAR … Continue reading Introducing a new low-cost portable biochar kiln
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 … Continue reading New mobile biochar retort south africa
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Shipping is an essential way of transporting goods in the global economy. However, environmentally, the shipping transport tends to raise some serious concerns about emissions. These emissions have a significant impact on the environment and the long-term viability of ports, especially those near busy waterways. A reduction in ship emissions, however, can be accomplished using a variety of … Continue reading Methods Of Lowering A Ship’s Fuel Consumption And Emissions
VUTHISA can assist charcoal manufacturers to export their charcoal. We are specifically looking for charcoal made from Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle) from the Eastern Cape. The 5 kg and 12 kg paper bags are supplied by the importer free of charge. 16 to 17 TONS of 12 kg charcoal bags can fit into a 40ft … Continue reading Calling on South African charcoal producers – we can export your charcoal
The U.S. now leads the table in energy waste around the globe. It is also one of the countries that use the most energy, superseded by Canada, Iceland and Finland. While the burden of reducing energy wastage is not only down to the consumer, small continuous energy-saving efforts by every consumer can make a remarkable difference … Continue reading Turning The Heat Down On Your Energy Bills
Since the year 2011 at VUTHISA we have been acting upon our Mission statement which is to "Investigate and Disseminate New and Innovative Technologies to Developing Economies". Assist in the transfer of new technologies and developments in the fields of Emerging Energy products and Green Technologies to rural Forestry and Farming communities. Visit our YouTube … Continue reading The history and evolution of VUTHISA products and services
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Dear friends. This is a request for donations - but before you click away please consider it is not for us but for Gbobètô ONG. This NGO recently established a recycling project in Benin. They work in sustainable urban development and specialize in implementing sustainable economic activities which use waste as a source to improve … Continue reading We need your help!
VUTHISA has been on the forefront of improving emissions from pyrolysis equipment especially of the type used in developing countries. Herewith our concept document to make sense of the charcoal industry in South Africa. Our study includes the types of systems being used and approximate cost of such systems and market potential of charcoal. … Continue reading Charcoal production techniques in SOUTH AFRICA
Install a dummy CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) security camera at your home or business by re-purposing or transforming an older / outdated / poor condition camera into a modern-looking LED fitted camera. See our step-by-step video: https://youtu.be/dp0LzEWVydM Older type CCTV security cameras actually contain old-fashioned video cameras very unlike the plethora of modern, more sophisticated and … Continue reading How to install a DUMMY CCTV CAMERA
In the early 90s General Motors began developing an electric car, but just over 10 years later all proof of their existence was removed. A movie detailing this interesting period of American history was released by Sony Pictures Classics (June, 2006) also on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, with the title "Who killed the electric … Continue reading Who killed the electric vehicle FULL MOVIE
In this HD quality YouTube video tutorial we show you how to use the basic drawing and navigation tools on Google SketchUp Free or Pro version. Learn to use the Move/Copy-, Line draw-, Orbit-, and Push-pull tools. We teach the importance of grouping objects and finally how to save to PNG and to older SketchUp … Continue reading Google SketchUp – Free 3D Design Software Tutorial – Part 1 Beginners
Do any of you have a #YouTube channel? YouTube recently announced that for a channel to qualify for #monetization it needs 1000 subscribers and 4000 watch hours in the last 12 months by 20 February, 2018. Kind of shocking for those channels that have enjoyed receiving the odd check in the post from YouTube and now will receive: NIL. … Continue reading How to still make money with the new YouTube 1000/4000 rules with TubeBuddy
Biltong is a form of dried, cured meat that originated in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Various types of meat are used to produce it, ranging from beef (especially silver side) and game meats to fillets of meat cut into strips following the grain of the muscle, or flat pieces sliced across the grain. Biltong … Continue reading Simple Biltong Maker
Ever wondered how some butcheries smoke their meat? Build your own cold smoker and experience the thrill of creating your own smoked sausages, chicken fillets, pork ribs, pork belly that can be carved into bacon strips etc; etc. Place a heating source (in our case carbonized Casuarina wood) into the bottom drawer and some wood … Continue reading Filing Cabinet Smoker DIY Video
Biomass beneficiation solution: Vuthisa Biochar Retort The basic Vuthisa Biochar Retort (Kiln Kit) consists of: 4 Main kiln side sections bolted together with 64 x bolt/nut/spring washer assemblies and 128 washers. 4 x Channel Iron air inlets 2 x Collars 1 x Heavy Duty Rounded Flat Lid with Chimney Flange 3 x Open top reconditioned … Continue reading Waste Biomass Beneficiation & Job Creation Solution ~ Vuthisa Biochar Retort
Firewood dependence for cooking in the developing world has resulted in forests being depleted at a rate of 2.5 to 3% per year. It is here in the poorest parts of the world that villagers spend a good portion of their time gathering wood to cook, heat and make charcoal. To counter this dependence … Continue reading Hand operated briquette press – utilizing waste paper and sawdust
