Biochar Kilns International
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Insights on Using Vermiculite Board for Hot Face Insulation I wanted to take a moment to share some valuable lessons learned about using Vermiculite Board for insulating hot surfaces, particularly in the context of our Biochar kiln prototype. Project Overview In this instance, we had Vermiculite Board cut into panels that were glued onto a … Continue reading Vermiculite Board hot face insulation on a biochar kiln
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
Herewith Part 1 of the trials and tribulations of starting a Biochar project in Guatemala. Emphasis is on manufacturing Biochar from invasive alien species in the forests of Guatemala, without creating excessive air pollution. Using a retort system means that gaseous products that are normally vented unburnt are in fact now utilised to provide the … Continue reading Vuthisa Biochar Trials Guatemala – Part 1
By Vuthisa We recently concluded a feasibility study into the viability of rolling out portable metal kilns to eradicate invasive alien tree species. The cattle farm in question is situated in Franklin, approximately 30 km North of Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. To achieve this task we adapted the Portable Kiln system and made it into … Continue reading Charcoal from invasive alien tree species
By Vuthisa It is surprising how many people cart away their yard waste (renewable biomass) to landfill sites or dispose thereof in open burns until only ash remains. I say: Make your own biochar instead. What is biochar and what is the difference between biochar and charcoal? They are identical in many respects, but the … Continue reading Biochar as a soil amendment and carbon sequestering tool
Make charcoal in your own backyard with a Portable Charcoal Kiln.
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