INTRODUCING A NEW LOW-COST PORTABLE BIOCHAR KILN

For prospective biochar producers finding the VUTHISA 3-DRUM BIOCHAR RETORT too expensive to build, the BLACK RIPPLE BIOCHAR KILN will be better priced and easier to operate 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 RETORT is one of trial and … Continue reading INTRODUCING A NEW LOW-COST PORTABLE BIOCHAR KILN

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Calling on South African charcoal producers – we can export your charcoal

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

Charcoal production techniques in SOUTH AFRICA

  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

Biochar production from Vineyard grape waste

We just concluded a successful 3-day Biochar demonstration on two prominent Vineyards in Stellenbosch, Cape Town. See this video of the kiln in action: Also see our updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vuthisa/ Best results were achieved by bottom-lighting the kiln. We have drawn up a discussion document for applying Biochar to the soil in vineyards and orchards. … Continue reading Biochar production from Vineyard grape waste

Make charcoal in your own backyard

Make charcoal in your own backyard with a Portable Charcoal Kiln.