The document summarizes the Kyoto Protocol agreement signed in 1999 where 189 countries agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It discusses how this led to increased demand for renewable fuels to replace fossil fuels. It then focuses on Brazil's role as a pioneer in large-scale renewable energy projects due to its climate and vast forests. The rest of the document describes Swiss Group's biomass operations in Brazil and other countries, its forestal management practices, production processes, products, technologies and goals of preserving the environment.
The document describes a new biomass drying technology developed by a Swiss group of companies. The technology uses electromagnetic radiation to quickly remove water from biomass and organic materials, increasing their calorific content. This makes the biofuel highly combustible and able to substitute for fossil fuels. The dryer is available in small and large sizes for processing wood chips and agricultural biomass. It offers advantages like increased energy output, less biomass needed, and lower furnace corrosion compared to wet biomass. Using this dryer allows biomass to compete effectively with coal as an energy source.
This document discusses using pyrolysis to harvest energy from wastes like municipal solid waste, crop waste, wood waste, and construction waste. Pyrolysis involves heating organic materials in a low or zero oxygen environment to produce syngas, biochar, and oils. A typical pyrolysis plant can process 50 metric tons of unsorted municipal solid waste per day to produce electricity, biochar, pyro-oils, and usable heat while emitting very low levels of particulates. The energy, biochar, and pyro-oils produced can be sold while also removing waste from landfills.
Enersol Biopower is a leading manufacturer of biomass gasifiers for thermal and electrical purposes as well as biogas plants and solar energy products. They have installed over 70 biomass gasification units ranging from 5 to 100 kW that are running successfully. Their goal is to provide affordable, green, clean, and sustainable energy solutions to both urban and rural communities.
Konstructa energy saver static welfare unitShane Bowmaker
The document describes the Konstructa Energy-Saver Static Welfare Unit, an eco-friendly portable toilet and canteen facility. It accommodates 8 people with a toilet, washroom, drying room, and office area. It incorporates features to reduce emissions, maintenance costs, fuel consumption, generator run time, and noise pollution. This saves over £250 per week in costs and reduces diesel use by over 280 litres per week compared to a standard generator unit. The unit has a robust steel construction and can operate for 38 days on a single diesel tank.
These are unused PowerPoint slides (but valuable nonetheless) which relate to the keynote address by Dr TLUD (Paul S. Anderson, PhD) at the 2012 ETHOS conference on 28 January 2012 in Seattle-Kirkland, Washington, USA.
The document describes a new biomass drying technology developed by a Swiss group of companies. The technology uses electromagnetic radiation to quickly remove water from biomass and organic materials, increasing their calorific content. This makes the biofuel highly combustible and able to substitute for fossil fuels. The dryer is available in small and large sizes for processing wood chips and agricultural biomass. It offers advantages like increased energy output, less biomass needed, and lower furnace corrosion compared to wet biomass. Using this dryer allows biomass to compete effectively with coal as an energy source.
This document discusses using pyrolysis to harvest energy from wastes like municipal solid waste, crop waste, wood waste, and construction waste. Pyrolysis involves heating organic materials in a low or zero oxygen environment to produce syngas, biochar, and oils. A typical pyrolysis plant can process 50 metric tons of unsorted municipal solid waste per day to produce electricity, biochar, pyro-oils, and usable heat while emitting very low levels of particulates. The energy, biochar, and pyro-oils produced can be sold while also removing waste from landfills.
Enersol Biopower is a leading manufacturer of biomass gasifiers for thermal and electrical purposes as well as biogas plants and solar energy products. They have installed over 70 biomass gasification units ranging from 5 to 100 kW that are running successfully. Their goal is to provide affordable, green, clean, and sustainable energy solutions to both urban and rural communities.
Konstructa energy saver static welfare unitShane Bowmaker
The document describes the Konstructa Energy-Saver Static Welfare Unit, an eco-friendly portable toilet and canteen facility. It accommodates 8 people with a toilet, washroom, drying room, and office area. It incorporates features to reduce emissions, maintenance costs, fuel consumption, generator run time, and noise pollution. This saves over £250 per week in costs and reduces diesel use by over 280 litres per week compared to a standard generator unit. The unit has a robust steel construction and can operate for 38 days on a single diesel tank.
These are unused PowerPoint slides (but valuable nonetheless) which relate to the keynote address by Dr TLUD (Paul S. Anderson, PhD) at the 2012 ETHOS conference on 28 January 2012 in Seattle-Kirkland, Washington, USA.
This machine is designed for farming, industrial sectors and communities which are engaged in biomass utilization and solid waste handling either for biomass storage, thermal application, composting or solid waste removal. Pressing capacity stands at 18 Tons per day.
A one day symposium on zero/low carbon sustainable homes took place at The University of Nottingham on the 24th October, 2012. The event offered professionals within the construction industry a unique opportunity to gain added and significant insight into the innovations, policies and legislation which are driving the construction of zero/low carbon energy efficient homes both here in the UK and elsewhere in Europe. It explored solutions to sustainability issues “beyond” the zero carbon agenda. BZCH followed on from the successful ‘Towards Zero Carbon Housing’ symposium the University hosted in 2007. This event is part of the Europe Wide Ten Act10n project which is supported by the European Commission Intelligent Energy Europe.
Trident Group operates textile manufacturing campuses across India with a total land area of over 1750 acres. It has yarn, home textiles and paper manufacturing units. The company has proposed multiple energy conservation projects for 2013-2014 focused on reducing power, steam and water consumption across its operations. Key initiatives include improving heat recovery systems, installing variable frequency drives and more efficient pumps and motors. The total investment is estimated at 3.53 crores with projected annual savings of over 7 crores and a payback period of 6 months.
Urban agriculture will be necessary to feed the world's growing population as 80% will live in cities by 2050 and over 80% of suitable land is already used for crops. Vertical farming in urban areas uses less land and water while increasing yields. The Plantagon system recycles waste as inputs for organic food production in vertical greenhouses. It works with partners around the world to build sustainable indoor farms that can grow food locally with less emissions and transportation needs.
Singapore-based SINGPELLET is the first company in Singapore to produce biomass wood pellets for global renewable energy markets. As a subsidiary of ENITO GROUP with over 40 years of experience in timber, SINGPELLET aims to provide a sustainable alternative fuel source to reduce deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. SINGPELLET operates biomass wood pellet mills across Asia equipped with European technology to produce high quality pellets efficiently for power plants using biomass fuel. The production of biomass wood pellets offers environmental and cost benefits over wood chips and fossil fuels through lower emissions, higher energy output, and reduced transportation costs.
Invest in NI - Olive Hill - CBI NI Annual Energy ForumAJCBI
This document summarizes a forum on annual energy hosted by CBI NI. It discusses evidence of climate change and mounting evidence from sources like NREL. It outlines state renewable portfolio standards and headlines projecting massive investments needed in energy infrastructure. It explores opportunities in growing renewable energy markets and Invest NI's interests in supporting climate change targets, renewables, and energy efficiency. Technology options are outlined on timelines from short to long term across diverse areas like wind, marine, biomass and other renewable technologies. R&D commitments and challenges are noted for the next generation of technologies. Four key development opportunities are identified around building technologies, offshore energy, bioenergy, and energy storage. An integrated approach is advocated to enable transformational change
New Brochure - Be Inspired with EcoSmart Fire.
Available to ship now, the new 2011 "Be Inspired with EcoSmart Fire" brochure features the new additions from the summer launch, includes all new imagery and an updated style.
The document discusses biomass gasification technology which converts organic waste into gas for cooking. It notes that this technology introduced by Sudhir Puloria has made life easier for rural women in Madhya Pradesh by providing an alternative to LPG. The gasification process and benefits are described, including its environmental sustainability and ability to utilize agricultural waste while providing local employment opportunities and affordable cooking fuel for schools.
1) The document describes an integrated solar assisted heat pump (ISAHP) system that uses unglazed solar collectors as the evaporator in a refrigeration cycle to increase panel efficiency and heat pump COP.
2) A prototype was built using an R600a refrigerant in a vapor compression cycle coupled to a water storage tank. Testing showed the ISAHP achieved higher solar panel efficiencies of 0.7-0.9 and higher heat pump COPs of 6-8.5 compared to traditional solar systems.
3) The ISAHP provides energy savings over traditional solar thermal systems due to the higher solar collector efficiency keeping panel temperatures lower and the higher evaporator temperatures increasing heat pump performance. The use of
Green Energy for the Poor in Rural Mexico and Southeast Asia.Ricardo Hamdan Zuno
Case study on USAID projects that EFI has developed successfully delivering biogas to communities to power their homes and cook using biogas as opposed to wood or to live in the dark.
This document presents the results of a life cycle assessment of ethanol fuel produced from willow biomass. The study evaluated the fuel's impact on global warming potential, fossil energy use, water use, and other environmental impacts. It found that willow ethanol production is near carbon neutral due to avoided emissions from coal and oil displacement. However, water usage for the bioconversion process was substantial. The impacts on acidification were greater for ethanol than gasoline, while impacts on toxicity were greater for gasoline production. The study used models to analyze impacts across the full fuel lifecycle, from biomass growth and processing to fuel distribution and combustion.
This document discusses biomass conversion methods for energy utilization and biofuel generation. It describes various thermochemical and biochemical processes for converting biomass into energy sources like biogas, ethanol, and biodiesel. These include direct combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion, and fermentation. The key objectives of bioenergy programs are outlined as making bioenergy a major energy source through advanced renewable biomass production and efficient conversion into electricity, gas, liquid and solid fuels. Conditions for efficient combustion of biomass are also summarized.
This document provides information on different fuels that can be used in hearth products like fireplaces, stoves, and inserts. It discusses wood, gas, pellets, coal, manufactured firelogs, oil, corn, and electricity as fuel options. Each fuel type has benefits related to cost, efficiency, emissions, heat output, availability, and ease of use. Local regulations may determine which fuels can be used depending on air quality. The document suggests consulting a specialty retailer to help select the best fuel based on individual needs and preferences.
This document provides information about a Clean Development Mechanism project in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu that involves collecting poultry litter, processing it through high rate biomethanation to generate methane, and using the methane to generate electricity. The project aims to demonstrate an environmentally friendly technology to avoid emissions while contributing to sustainable regional development. It collects 200 tons of poultry litter per day from 12 farms housing 1.5 million birds and has a capacity of 1.5 MW and processes 40 tons of manure per day. The project qualifies for CDM under methane recovery and power supply to grid. It is expected to reduce methane, carbon dioxide and nitroxide emissions.
The document provides an agenda and overview for a workshop on biomass, green roofs, and greywater/heat recovery technologies. The agenda includes presentations on biomass by Brad Leonard for 35 minutes, green roofs by Bardi Vorster for 35 minutes, and greywater/heat recovery by Michael Tiffe for 35 minutes. Follow up workshops will provide more detailed "how to" information on home heating, home power, and biomass and conservation technologies.
The document provides an overview of Servals Automation Pvt Ltd, an Indian social enterprise that develops clean cooking technologies. It describes their Top Lit Up Draft (TLUD) biomass stove, which uses biomass waste as fuel and produces charcoal residue. The TLUD stove saves 50-60% of fuel, has 39% thermal efficiency, and significantly reduces indoor air pollution compared to traditional stoves. It also conserves forests by utilizing waste biomass and generates income for users through the sale of biochar residue.
Seven out of twelve pipe hangers failed after one year of service due to mechanical fatigue. Failure analysis found the hanger material had a tensile strength and hardness exceeding standards but an impact energy far below standards. Microstructural examination showed tempered martensite and ferrite. Further heat treatment simulations were conducted to explore the effects of annealing and normalizing/tempering treatments on material properties.
The document discusses biomass power plants and using wood as an energy source. It addresses the strategic, environmental, social, and economic issues. Specifically, it discusses how using wood as an energy source can provide energy independence and stability. It also describes how biomass power reduces greenhouse gas emissions and pollution compared to fossil fuels. The document then discusses biomass cogeneration systems that produce both electricity and heat. It provides diagrams of biomass power plant systems including storage and grate designs.
This document describes Dr. Sudhir Puloria's invention of a biomass gasifier. The gasifier converts biomass/agricultural waste into a combustible gas called producer gas. It has two types - a simple natural gasifier priced at Rs. 8000 and a forced draft model priced at Rs. 15000. The gas can be used as a fuel to replace coal, kerosene, and electricity. The biomass gasifier provides sustainable energy access for rural communities and is a promising solution given India's depleting natural resources and increasing energy demand.
The document is an industry newsletter that provides the following information:
1. It announces investment in a major waste wood CHP plant in Widnes, Merseyside that will be powered by 146,000 tonnes of waste wood annually.
2. It reports that Gaelectric has acquired Imperative Energy, a leading biomass energy solutions provider in Britain and Ireland, to expand into the biomass sector.
3. It mentions that Abengoa will develop the world's largest commercial biomass power plant in Ghent, Belgium that will produce 215 MW of electricity using 100% biomass as fuel.
TWEED : biomass/biofuel energy industry in WalloniaCluster TWEED
The document discusses biomass energy production in Wallonia, Belgium. It provides the following information:
- In 2010, Wallonia used 147 TWh of energy, with biomass accounting for over 85% of renewable energy production and remaining the most important renewable source for 2020 targets.
- Biomass combined heat and power (CHP) plants produce 5.5 TWh annually while biogas and residential heating from biomass account for smaller amounts.
- There are 8 companies in Wallonia that produce wood pellets with a total annual capacity of 500,000 tons, though most pellets are imported.
- The document outlines various Walloon companies involved in biomass energy production, including
This machine is designed for farming, industrial sectors and communities which are engaged in biomass utilization and solid waste handling either for biomass storage, thermal application, composting or solid waste removal. Pressing capacity stands at 18 Tons per day.
A one day symposium on zero/low carbon sustainable homes took place at The University of Nottingham on the 24th October, 2012. The event offered professionals within the construction industry a unique opportunity to gain added and significant insight into the innovations, policies and legislation which are driving the construction of zero/low carbon energy efficient homes both here in the UK and elsewhere in Europe. It explored solutions to sustainability issues “beyond” the zero carbon agenda. BZCH followed on from the successful ‘Towards Zero Carbon Housing’ symposium the University hosted in 2007. This event is part of the Europe Wide Ten Act10n project which is supported by the European Commission Intelligent Energy Europe.
Trident Group operates textile manufacturing campuses across India with a total land area of over 1750 acres. It has yarn, home textiles and paper manufacturing units. The company has proposed multiple energy conservation projects for 2013-2014 focused on reducing power, steam and water consumption across its operations. Key initiatives include improving heat recovery systems, installing variable frequency drives and more efficient pumps and motors. The total investment is estimated at 3.53 crores with projected annual savings of over 7 crores and a payback period of 6 months.
Urban agriculture will be necessary to feed the world's growing population as 80% will live in cities by 2050 and over 80% of suitable land is already used for crops. Vertical farming in urban areas uses less land and water while increasing yields. The Plantagon system recycles waste as inputs for organic food production in vertical greenhouses. It works with partners around the world to build sustainable indoor farms that can grow food locally with less emissions and transportation needs.
Singapore-based SINGPELLET is the first company in Singapore to produce biomass wood pellets for global renewable energy markets. As a subsidiary of ENITO GROUP with over 40 years of experience in timber, SINGPELLET aims to provide a sustainable alternative fuel source to reduce deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. SINGPELLET operates biomass wood pellet mills across Asia equipped with European technology to produce high quality pellets efficiently for power plants using biomass fuel. The production of biomass wood pellets offers environmental and cost benefits over wood chips and fossil fuels through lower emissions, higher energy output, and reduced transportation costs.
Invest in NI - Olive Hill - CBI NI Annual Energy ForumAJCBI
This document summarizes a forum on annual energy hosted by CBI NI. It discusses evidence of climate change and mounting evidence from sources like NREL. It outlines state renewable portfolio standards and headlines projecting massive investments needed in energy infrastructure. It explores opportunities in growing renewable energy markets and Invest NI's interests in supporting climate change targets, renewables, and energy efficiency. Technology options are outlined on timelines from short to long term across diverse areas like wind, marine, biomass and other renewable technologies. R&D commitments and challenges are noted for the next generation of technologies. Four key development opportunities are identified around building technologies, offshore energy, bioenergy, and energy storage. An integrated approach is advocated to enable transformational change
New Brochure - Be Inspired with EcoSmart Fire.
Available to ship now, the new 2011 "Be Inspired with EcoSmart Fire" brochure features the new additions from the summer launch, includes all new imagery and an updated style.
The document discusses biomass gasification technology which converts organic waste into gas for cooking. It notes that this technology introduced by Sudhir Puloria has made life easier for rural women in Madhya Pradesh by providing an alternative to LPG. The gasification process and benefits are described, including its environmental sustainability and ability to utilize agricultural waste while providing local employment opportunities and affordable cooking fuel for schools.
1) The document describes an integrated solar assisted heat pump (ISAHP) system that uses unglazed solar collectors as the evaporator in a refrigeration cycle to increase panel efficiency and heat pump COP.
2) A prototype was built using an R600a refrigerant in a vapor compression cycle coupled to a water storage tank. Testing showed the ISAHP achieved higher solar panel efficiencies of 0.7-0.9 and higher heat pump COPs of 6-8.5 compared to traditional solar systems.
3) The ISAHP provides energy savings over traditional solar thermal systems due to the higher solar collector efficiency keeping panel temperatures lower and the higher evaporator temperatures increasing heat pump performance. The use of
Green Energy for the Poor in Rural Mexico and Southeast Asia.Ricardo Hamdan Zuno
Case study on USAID projects that EFI has developed successfully delivering biogas to communities to power their homes and cook using biogas as opposed to wood or to live in the dark.
This document presents the results of a life cycle assessment of ethanol fuel produced from willow biomass. The study evaluated the fuel's impact on global warming potential, fossil energy use, water use, and other environmental impacts. It found that willow ethanol production is near carbon neutral due to avoided emissions from coal and oil displacement. However, water usage for the bioconversion process was substantial. The impacts on acidification were greater for ethanol than gasoline, while impacts on toxicity were greater for gasoline production. The study used models to analyze impacts across the full fuel lifecycle, from biomass growth and processing to fuel distribution and combustion.
This document discusses biomass conversion methods for energy utilization and biofuel generation. It describes various thermochemical and biochemical processes for converting biomass into energy sources like biogas, ethanol, and biodiesel. These include direct combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion, and fermentation. The key objectives of bioenergy programs are outlined as making bioenergy a major energy source through advanced renewable biomass production and efficient conversion into electricity, gas, liquid and solid fuels. Conditions for efficient combustion of biomass are also summarized.
This document provides information on different fuels that can be used in hearth products like fireplaces, stoves, and inserts. It discusses wood, gas, pellets, coal, manufactured firelogs, oil, corn, and electricity as fuel options. Each fuel type has benefits related to cost, efficiency, emissions, heat output, availability, and ease of use. Local regulations may determine which fuels can be used depending on air quality. The document suggests consulting a specialty retailer to help select the best fuel based on individual needs and preferences.
This document provides information about a Clean Development Mechanism project in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu that involves collecting poultry litter, processing it through high rate biomethanation to generate methane, and using the methane to generate electricity. The project aims to demonstrate an environmentally friendly technology to avoid emissions while contributing to sustainable regional development. It collects 200 tons of poultry litter per day from 12 farms housing 1.5 million birds and has a capacity of 1.5 MW and processes 40 tons of manure per day. The project qualifies for CDM under methane recovery and power supply to grid. It is expected to reduce methane, carbon dioxide and nitroxide emissions.
The document provides an agenda and overview for a workshop on biomass, green roofs, and greywater/heat recovery technologies. The agenda includes presentations on biomass by Brad Leonard for 35 minutes, green roofs by Bardi Vorster for 35 minutes, and greywater/heat recovery by Michael Tiffe for 35 minutes. Follow up workshops will provide more detailed "how to" information on home heating, home power, and biomass and conservation technologies.
The document provides an overview of Servals Automation Pvt Ltd, an Indian social enterprise that develops clean cooking technologies. It describes their Top Lit Up Draft (TLUD) biomass stove, which uses biomass waste as fuel and produces charcoal residue. The TLUD stove saves 50-60% of fuel, has 39% thermal efficiency, and significantly reduces indoor air pollution compared to traditional stoves. It also conserves forests by utilizing waste biomass and generates income for users through the sale of biochar residue.
Seven out of twelve pipe hangers failed after one year of service due to mechanical fatigue. Failure analysis found the hanger material had a tensile strength and hardness exceeding standards but an impact energy far below standards. Microstructural examination showed tempered martensite and ferrite. Further heat treatment simulations were conducted to explore the effects of annealing and normalizing/tempering treatments on material properties.
The document discusses biomass power plants and using wood as an energy source. It addresses the strategic, environmental, social, and economic issues. Specifically, it discusses how using wood as an energy source can provide energy independence and stability. It also describes how biomass power reduces greenhouse gas emissions and pollution compared to fossil fuels. The document then discusses biomass cogeneration systems that produce both electricity and heat. It provides diagrams of biomass power plant systems including storage and grate designs.
This document describes Dr. Sudhir Puloria's invention of a biomass gasifier. The gasifier converts biomass/agricultural waste into a combustible gas called producer gas. It has two types - a simple natural gasifier priced at Rs. 8000 and a forced draft model priced at Rs. 15000. The gas can be used as a fuel to replace coal, kerosene, and electricity. The biomass gasifier provides sustainable energy access for rural communities and is a promising solution given India's depleting natural resources and increasing energy demand.
The document is an industry newsletter that provides the following information:
1. It announces investment in a major waste wood CHP plant in Widnes, Merseyside that will be powered by 146,000 tonnes of waste wood annually.
2. It reports that Gaelectric has acquired Imperative Energy, a leading biomass energy solutions provider in Britain and Ireland, to expand into the biomass sector.
3. It mentions that Abengoa will develop the world's largest commercial biomass power plant in Ghent, Belgium that will produce 215 MW of electricity using 100% biomass as fuel.
TWEED : biomass/biofuel energy industry in WalloniaCluster TWEED
The document discusses biomass energy production in Wallonia, Belgium. It provides the following information:
- In 2010, Wallonia used 147 TWh of energy, with biomass accounting for over 85% of renewable energy production and remaining the most important renewable source for 2020 targets.
- Biomass combined heat and power (CHP) plants produce 5.5 TWh annually while biogas and residential heating from biomass account for smaller amounts.
- There are 8 companies in Wallonia that produce wood pellets with a total annual capacity of 500,000 tons, though most pellets are imported.
- The document outlines various Walloon companies involved in biomass energy production, including
The document provides information about several companies that supply products and services to the aquaculture feed industry. It profiles Amandus Kahl, which manufactures feed mill machinery including pelleting presses and extruders. It also profiles BIOMIN, which develops feed additives to improve animal health, ANDRITZ Feed Technologies, which supplies feed production technologies and systems, Bühler, which offers solutions for raw material processing, mixing and extruding in aquafeed production, and Dinnissen Process Technology, which specializes in vacuum coating and extrusion lines.
Take a walk through the first fully operational industrial scale cellulosic ethanol plant in the world ! This full color illustrated booklet will guide you under pipelines and fly you over tanks and fermenters, as it explains how biofuel is produced, in Crescentino Italy, from biomass such as wheat straw and energy grasses. This so called 2nd generation ethanol is a substitute for gasoline, reduces the world's dependence from oil as well as contributes to stop climate change. The engineering and know-how that brought this plant to life in the heart of rural northern Italy is explained in images, and potential customers looking to create value from agriculture residues get familiar with the technology and process. Open up and look at cellulosic ethanol in full scale operation !
Energy North is an Aboriginal-owned company specializing in biomass heating technology manufactured in Canada. They have over 26 years of experience designing and manufacturing biomass industrial boilers and cogeneration plants. Their certified products meet North American standards and regulations and include commercial pellet boilers, hybrid biomass boilers, and biomass cogeneration systems for communities.
As the world’s population keeps growing, it will need 45 % more energy by 2030. Finland provides holistic solutions for the whole value chain - from waste and biomass feedstock to energy conversion.
PREVENT FIRES BEFORE THEY START:
All traditional fire fighting technologies or methods have the same problem in common, they are being used once the damage has occurred already. Whatever media is in use, foam, water mist, sprinklers, gas or water they are being activated or used after a fire has been detected. With the common and known methods fire is being fought only reactively. Often the damage caused by the extinguishing media is worse than the damage caused by the fire itself. Furthermore, there are many applications such as Data Centers, Server Rooms, Cold Stores, Paper Mills and many more where the usage of water or gas would be fatal in its consequence.
Malpura Biomass Energy is a manufacturer of wood pellets and mix pellets in India. Pellets of Malpura Biomass Energy avaiable in the market with the name Agrokol. We have a 300 ton per day production capacity. Malpura Biomass Energy ensures a consistent supply of high-quality pellets.
Malpura Biomass Energy is a manufacturer of wood pellets and mix pellets in India. Pellets of Malpura Biomass Energy avaiable in the market with the name Agrokol. We have a 300 ton per day production capacity. Malpura Biomass Energy ensures a consistent supply of high-quality pellets.
Malpura Biomass Energy is one of India's leading manufacturers of biomass pellets, having entered the industry in 2022. They have large production capabilities due to skilled staff and facilities for tooling and consumables. Biomass pellets are a sustainable and clean form of fuel made from abundant agricultural and forestry waste that has lower emissions than coal and helps support rural economies and energy security.
Sustainable construction and healthy living with EGGER wood-based materials - This brochure explains how EGGER takes great care in keeping a healthy & sustainable environment.
Resource efficiency in the pulp and paper industry - making more from our nat...EuropeanPaper
The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) has published these illustrations showing resource efficiency examples in the pulp and paper industry.
We know that the world’s growing population is putting increasing pressure on global resources and that the world’s current consumption patterns are simply not sustainable in the longer term. As the world’s finite supply of fossil fuels diminishes, in direct contrast to the increasing demands of a larger population, we will need to move to a circular economy based on renewable resources and optimum efficiency. In contrast to the linear model of take, make, dispose, a circular economy is a framework that takes insights from living systems. It considers that our systems should work like organisms, processing nutrients that can be fed back into the cycle, whether biological or technical, which is where phrases such as “closed loop” or “regenerative” come in.
It’s also why we believe Europe’s paper industry has a very bright future – because it is already a benchmark model of resource efficiency and a perfect fit for the circular economy. It is inherently sustainable by nature: Based on renewable, recyclable raw materials, Europe’s paper industry can produce second-generation biofuels to replace crude oil as well as renewable bio-based products. It provides packaging solutions to avoid food waste and it uses residues from the woodworking industry as its raw materials.
Biomass is organic waste originated in a biological, spontaneous or induced, process. Its use as fuel leads to wider environmental benefits.
Abengoa is committed to this kind of innovative facilities that meet the criteria of sustainability and efficiency and provide major environmental, economic and social benefits.
PAVATEX is a leading manufacturer of wood fiber insulation materials in Europe. It has been producing wood fiber boards in Switzerland for over 70 years using a wet process that preserves the boards' natural bonding agents. PAVATEX boards provide high quality insulation that is carbon neutral and locks up carbon from the atmosphere. They have numerous sustainability benefits and can be used in a variety of building systems and materials to create high performing, breathable walls, roofs and floors with very low u-values.
The document discusses the concept of a bio-economy and services provided by a bio-economy consultancy. The consultancy offers four services to help clients realize their bio-economy goals: research, experimentation, process design/modeling, and project commissioning. Examples are given of leading bio-economy companies in areas like biofuels, biochemicals, and sustainable waste recovery.
Innovative Finnish bioproduct and techology companies have expertise in fiber based products, organic formulations for health care and cosmetics, and the circular economy.
This document provides information on bioproducts and technologies from Finland. It highlights Finland's strong position in the bioeconomy sector due to its forest-based industry, research expertise, and supportive governmental policies. Various Finnish companies and research institutions offer high-quality biomass sources from sustainable Finnish forests, as well as innovative processing technologies, infrastructure, and solutions for industries like chemicals, fuels, materials, textiles, packaging, and circular economy.
The document summarizes questions raised at a previous public exhibition about a proposed renewable energy plant in Leith, Scotland. It addresses concerns about air quality, noise levels, fuel supply, jobs and benefits. Key points include:
- The plant will be designed to not significantly impact local air quality or noise levels. Emissions will meet strict regulations.
- Fuel will predominantly be imported wood chips and pellets but some UK-sourced fuel may be used in future. Life-cycle carbon emissions are estimated to be 89% lower than a coal plant.
- The plant would create 300-500 construction jobs and 45 permanent jobs, benefiting the local economy. Heat could also be supplied locally.
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This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
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“An Outlook of the Ongoing and Future Relationship between Blockchain Technologies and Process-aware Information Systems.” Invited talk at the joint workshop on Blockchain for Information Systems (BC4IS) and Blockchain for Trusted Data Sharing (B4TDS), co-located with with the 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE), 3 June 2024, Limassol, Cyprus.
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
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3. INTRODUCTION
• In 1999, in the Japanese city of Kyoto,
189 countries signed an agreement for
reducing gas emissions which generate
the Greenhouse Effect of the globe.
• Because of the Kyoto Treaty,
the demand of non-polluting
fuels engendered the birth
of a new market based on
renewable energetic fuels
replacing fossil fuels.
4. BRAZIL AND KIOTO
• Brazil is included in the Kyoto Treaty and
thanks to its humid and hot climate as also to
its forests extension it has been a pioneer in
large scale projects capable of meeting the
great demand of “clean energy” (biomass) all
over the world.
• The cycle of Carbon arising from forestry
biomass stands for 0% in the scale of gas
emissions causing the Greenhouse Effect
in our Planet.
5. THE ENVIRONMENT
• SWISS GROUP prioritary policy is to
preserve the environment and the
worldwide ecosystem. Under this
vision, Brazil fulfils rigorously and
carefully all the international norms
relating to the extraction of trees.
• All our biomass products come from
planned forests where trees cutting
is duly authorized by the authorities
• After cutting the trees, we re-plant
the forest in order to guarantee the
renewal cycle of vegetation in our
planet.
6. OUR OBJECTIVE
• SWISS GROUP prioritary policy is to preserve the
environment and the worldwide ecosystem. Under
this vision, Brazil fulfils rigorously and carefully all
the international norms relating to the extraction of
trees.
• All our biomass products come from scheduled
forests and trees cut is duly authorized by the
authorities .
• After cutting the trees, we re-plant new trees in
order to guarantee the renewal cycle of vegetation
in our planet.
7. OUR BIOMASS
• For the production of wood-chips and pellets SWISS
GROUP has available huge quantities of forests with
Eucalyptus and Pinus spread all over the South
American countries: Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina,
etc.
• In compliance with all the international norms of
friendly wood products, SWISS GROUP utilizes wood
and farming residues and potentializes them in a
unique system in the world thus creating new
improvements for the market renewable energies.
• Our innovating and unique technology in the world
allows us to increase the calorific power of our
biomass to approximately 5.000 Kcal/Kg and drops
down its moisture to 8%, according to the kind of
trees.
8. SWISS GROUP OFFICE
São Paulo/Brazil
Swiss Group office is located in a very quiet region of São Paulo city and it is
surrounded by nature and silence which help the concentration of the staff.
Here is the brain of the company where decision-making occurs.
9. SWISS GROUP OFFICE
São Paulo
It is here that all the intellectual activity is carried out: projects, engineering plans, bio-forestry studies
and researches, new inventions, business plans, calculations and pluridisciplinar meetings to give the
guide-lines to the technical teams.
11. SWISS GROUP INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
Civil Engineering Chart
Wood Chipping, Pellet Manufacture, Wood Pellet industry, Biomass Potentialization, Wood Extracts and by-
products, Dryers construction, Agro-forestry pellets, New Products, Trucks Parking, Storage and Silos,
Biomass Research Center, Administration, Bio-forestry University.
12. SWISS GROUP INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
Implantation Land
With an area of 250.000 m2 the land of Jambeiro where Swiss Group Industrial Complex
will be implanted is surrounded of enormous forests of Eucalyptus and it is at 60 km of the S.
Sebastião port/S. Paulo/Brazil.
13. THE LOGISTIC
• SWISS GROUP relies on a very good logistic structure offered
by the Brazilian network of highroads, railways and ports all
over the country. We are organizing further structures in
several European countries so as to be near the clients and
give them a comfortable assistance abroad.
17. SWISS GROUP OF COMPANIES FORESTAL
Chile
The conveyor belt reaches the vessel at
800 m distance from the deck
From Froward Port in the city of Puchoco (Chile), SWISS GROUP OF COMPANIES
FORESTAL CHILE is preparing exports to Asia and Europe. The port of Puchoco is
extremely well structured for heavy shipments and Swiss Group has been allowed a
large space for stocking mountains of wood-chips which will be loaded on board
through a complex system of conveyor-belts which run inside of the port and even
800 m sea inwards to reach the vessels.
18. SWISS GROUP OF COMPANIES FORESTAL
Chile
The office in Chile has a competent staff selected by Swiss Group’s President, Edda
Silvestro, and everybody is very concentrated on the execution of the wood-chips
and logs production. The photo shows President Edda Silvestro while visiting the
port and the forest from which will be cut Nitens Eucalyptus.
19. OUR RAW MATERIAL
• With the blend of specific farming products and sawdust duly
potentialized by SWISS GROUP dryer, we obtain a high quality
product which is unique in the world for containing low moisture
and high calorific power.
20. SWISS GROUP PRODUCTS
Wood-Logs Wood-Chips
(for energy or for paper industry) (for energy or for paper industry)
21. SWISS GROUP PRODUCTS
Wood-Pellets Agro-Pellet
(for energy or for paper industry) (for energy or for paper industry)
23. THE AGRO-FORESTRY PELLET
A SPECIAL ENERGETIC BLEND IDEALIZED BY
SWISS GROUP OF COMPANIES
Agro-pellet are made with wood plus two or three agricultural items at the same time. The
appropriate blend to obtain the maximum energetic pellet needs competence and the
pelletizer machine must be equipped with different specific matrix made by Swiss Group
otherwise you brake the machine.
25. OUR TECNOLOGY
For the scientific and technologic area, SWISS GROUP opened up a new company,
BRASIL ENERGY GROUP, dedicated to the new development of new kinds of
“clean” fuels and to the series production of potentializer dryers.
27. BRASIL ENERGY GROUP WORKSHOP
FOR DRYERS CONSTRUCTION
The Potentializer Dryer is being constructed at a workshop set in the boundaries of São
Paulo, at one hour from the central office. In October the company will transfer the dryer
to very larger premises in order to start the series construction of hundreds of modules
to be delivered from January 2009 on.
28. THE POTENTIALIZER DRYERS
The staff of the dryer workshop is very
efficient and it is composed by technicians
and engineers: mechanic engineer,
electronic engineer, microwaves engineer,
bio-forestry engineer, low tension
automation engineer, high tension
automation engineer, bio-chemist engineer,
acoustics engineer, ambientalist engineer
and a physician expert in molecular
spectrometry and non-ionizing radiation.
Construction of a FIVE-MODULES Potentializer Dryer which is being adequated to
the international norms of CE - European Community. This 5 modules unit is 9,5
meters long and potentializes 10 tons per hour. The steams will be collected into
a pipe system and re-utilized for by-products.
29. ADVANTAGES OF THE POTENTIALIZER DRYER
The electromagnetic treatment increases the calorific power of the biomass to such extent
that ONE single ton of biomass achieves 77% more capacity of producing thermal and
electric kilowatt. This means:
1. More inflammability of the biomass because the dryer does not carbonize the inner energetic
hydrocarbons;
2. Less necessity of Biomass quantity to achieve more thermal and electric KWh;
3. Less tons of toxic emissions in the atmosphere;
4. Less deforestation to produce thermal and electric power;
5. Less hectares of trees to be purchased;
6. Less number of trucks so less toxic diesel to carry logs;
7. Less harmful action of fungus and bacterias in the air because the dryer sterilizes the biomass;
8. Less presence of residual ashes into the furnace of power plants and industries using fossil coal
because coal causes 40 to 49% residual ashes while potentialized biomass only causes 0,5 to 0,8%;
9. Less emission of sulphur than the current fossil coal which emits 3,5 to 5,8% of this toxic element
while biomass emits only 0,5 to 0,8% (625% less);
30. TECHNICAL DATA OF THE DRYER
• Production per module------------------------------------------- 2 tons per hour
• Drop of Moisture ------------------------------------------------------- From 50% to 8%
• Carbonization ----------------------------------------------------------- No carbonization
• Technology------------------------------------------- Electromagnetic radiation
• Electric tension required ------------------------------- Tri-phase tension, 380V
• Increase of biomass calorific power/KWh---------------- From 77% to 117%
31. PRESIDENT
OF SWISS GROUP OF COMPANIES
President of the company and inventor
of the potentializer dryer through
electromagnetic radiation. She guides
magisterial capacity and uncommon
experience the destiny of the company.
Thanks to her great professional skill she
always finds a positive solution for
everything and the impossible becomes
immediately possible… Edda has been
President of companies abroad which
she founded in Italy, Saudi Arabia, Egypt,
U.S.A., Canada and Switzerland. She
speaks fluently Italian, English, French
and Portuguese and she makes business
all over the world. Edda is Italian and
since her teenage she has been traveling
to several countries because her father
was an Italian Diplomat so she has lived
several years in different nations (Italy,
Turkey, Yugoslavia, France, Tripoli,
Bengasi, Brazil) where she has attended
the local school using the local language.
The assimilation of varied cultures gave
her a universal vision of life which much
EDDA SILVESTRO contributed to give her wide and
multiform way of conducting her
business.
32. General Director of Swiss Group of Companies,
he is a Chemistry graduate of the University of
São Paulo (USP) and a post-graduate in
Industrial Administration from POLITECNICA SP.
He has achieved a good mastery of management
strategies in his previous national and
multinational companies for more than 15 years,
especially in the automotive area. He took on the
biomass energetic activity with much
commitment and with his spirit of organization
and scientific vision he penetrated into the
complexity of the technical matters trying to
orchestrate with skill the multidisciplinary of
biomass subjects. Franco has a global vision of
industrial problems and with his leadership and
FRANCO PARINI capacity of communication he establishes the
necessary connections between the different
departments by stimulating interest, efficiency
and spirit of union.
33. General Coordinator of Swiss Group of
Companies. She is responsible for the elaboration of
Projects, Presentation of the company and for all the
official editorship of Technical Literature based on the
data supplied by the engineering staff .She has had a
brilliant carrier even with the Brazilian and Italian
government because she has been the President of
“Società Dante Alighieri de Rio de Janeiro” and also the
General Coordinator of Congresses CONPAT (Congresso
Nacional de Prevenção de Acidentes do Trabalho)
sponsored by the Presidency of the Republic of Brazil.
For three years she has also been the Press Attaché of
the Italian Consulate of Rio de Janeiro, directly
appointed by the General Consul, Dr. Ignazio Di Pace.
ANNA MARIA
Anna Maria is post-graduate in Literature and has
SILVESTRO
published didactic and cultural books. Anna Maria has a
good background in companies’ organization.
34. Director of Swiss Group of Companies
ever since the foundation of the
company, in 1994. He has attended the
University of Administration at Alvares
Penteado University in São Paulo and
then he joined Swiss Group of Company.
José Roberto is responsible for payments,
budgets, invoices, taxes regulations,
accountancy matters and banking
operations. He is now 54 years old and
he conducts the financial department
with quite a strong rigorousness and
JOSÉ ROBERTO BERÇANI prudence in relation to expenditures.
35. International Marketing Director of Swiss
Group of Company and Fiduciary Representative
of Swiss Group Brazil in Portugal. He has a brilliant
curriculum as Commercial Manager and during his
professional life he has Achieved a great skill in
business strategies. As a matter of fact, he daily
confirms his high talent in marketing and sales.
Two years ago Luis has intermediated the first
sale of Swiss Group Technology to Portugal,
involving a well-known Portuguese Group:
ENERPURA – Energias Limpas S/A. who are now
waiting for the conclusion of the potentializer
dryer. Luis Fortes is now negotiating the transfer
of Swiss Group Technology also with the Eastern
LUIS FORTES
countries of the world and the clients are very
enthusiastic about our special technology.