The document discusses improved charcoal production systems (ICPS) in Laos using retort technology. Traditional charcoal making is inefficient and releases greenhouse gases, while the ICPS approach could increase yields by 30% and reduce emissions. A pilot retort project aims to test efficiency and emissions impacts compared to traditional methods. If successful, it could lead to a more sustainable charcoal industry in Laos through reduced deforestation and climate impacts.

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GREEN CHARCAOL

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Charcoal produced by pyrolysis or carbonisation of Biomass

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Three Phase Process
• Drying
• Carbonization (pyrolysis)
• Cooling
Charcoal produced by pyrolysis or carbonisation of Biomass

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Traditional charcoal making methods

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Traditional Charcoal Production
Inefficient - Gravimetric yield (12% - 18%)
- waste of potential bi products
Slow: 4 – 7 days
Release of Green House Gases (GHG): Methane (CH4)
NB: CH4 has a GWP 21

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Data on usage Charcoal Lao PDR
25 kg – 40 kg per household per month
30,000 - 60,000 tons per annum
(low estimate)
90% on fuel used in Laos Biomass
Fraction of newable energy
fNRB = 85%
Contributing to Global warming and deforestation

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Charcoal production can be improved by
using ‘Retort’ technology

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Charcoal production can be improved by
using ‘Retort’ technology

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Charcoal production can be improved by
using ‘Retort’ technology

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Source: methane release study of coconut shell charcoaling in Sri Lanka

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Source: methane release study of coconut shell charcoaling in Sri Lanka

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Low cost technology that can be used for
rural production of charchol
Not seasonally dependant
More efficient Charcoal Production
Increases gravemetric yield by up to 30%
Reduces greenhouse gas emmissions
ADAM Retort

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Lire ICPS Program
 Supply side
 Build of a pilot ADAM retort to test functionality and
comparative tests with traditional charcoal making
 Demand side
 Quantity and demographics of charcoal making and
possible future projection
 Value adding possibilities

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 Briquetting char into usable charcoal briquettes
 Activated charcoal
 White charcoal
 Wood vinegar
 Wood tar
 ‘Piggy backing’ using methane to ‘pre dry’ next batch
Value adding to charcoal

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Carbon
Credits ?

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 Reduction in GHG emissions
 More efficient charcoal production
 Quicker from 4 – 6 days to 30 hours
 30% increase in gravimetric yield
Summary

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Next steps:
 Minor modifications of pilot retort
 Comparison tests with traditional charcoal
making
 Calculate/ estimate GHG reduction
 Value adding – Briquetting
 Demand side study

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Questions ?