BioForce Aerobic Biological Reactor
The BioForce Aerobic Biological reactor for biosolids technology converts any organic waste into renewable energy and biochar. Biochar is charcoal used as a soil amendment and is a valuable byproduct of pyrolysis and can be used in many ways. Biochar is a stable solid, rich in carbon, and can endure in soil for years. Biochar thus has the potential to help mitigate climate change via carbon sequestration.
Sector
Electric Benefit
Agricultural
Industrial
Energy Efficiency
(Reduces kWh)
Distributed Generation
(Increased Ability to Produce Clean Energy)
Water Benefits
Reduces Water Use
Increases Water Supply
Technology Readiness
Several Pilot Studies
How Does It Work
The system creates optimal conditions for bacterial growth. The exponential growth of bacteria within the reactor releases heat, which dries the biosolids.
The material is heated by Pyrolysis to temperatures between 660 and 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit, producing syngas, bio-oil, and char.
The syngas can be used to produce clean energy, and the bio-oil and char can become a sustainable soil amendment.