SUSTAINABLE PYROLYSIS SYSTEM PYRO-CLINX.
SUSTAINABLE PYROLYSIS SYSTEM PYRO-CLINX.
PYROLYSIS PLANT PYRO-CLINX. LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT FOR DECARBONIZATION.
#Letsgetgreen. We are designing a regenerative pyrolysis plant with green downstream power generation that is tailored to the specific requirements of our wide range of customers: from energy generation from green electricity to efficient sewage sludge disposal and the production of sustainable biochar. CO2-neutral production of a CO2-negative product – making a sustainable contribution to climate change. Our credo: We want to be self-sufficient in the future. Our pyrolysis plant supplies itself with the energy converted on site (heat and electricity). We are certain that the “Pyro-ClinX plant park” will be a beacon project for decarbonization.
Design and product examples of the ClinX pyrolysis CHP unit
Technical data: Pyrolysis CHP Pyro-ClinX WOOD 50
Quantity of wood input material | 293 kg/h at 4 kWh/kg |
Quantity of biochar output | 57 kg/h (at 8 % water conten |
Gross electrical output [kW] | 50 |
Net electrical power [kW] | 32 |
Combustion heat output [kW] | 999 |
Electrical efficiency | 19 % |
Thermal efficiency | 52 % (at 150 °C exhaust gas temperature) |
Total energy efficiency | 71 % » approx. 50 % of the fuel input energy |
Nominal heat output [kW] | 150 |
Technical data: Pyrolysis CHP Pyro-ClinX WOOD 150
Quantity of wood input material | 382 kg/h at 4 kWh/kg |
Quantity of biochar output | 74 kg/h (at 8 % water conten |
Gross electrical output [kW] | 120 |
Net electrical power [kW] | 100 |
Combustion heat output [kW] | 1.300 |
Electrical efficiency | 21 % |
Thermal efficiency | 52 % (at 150 °C exhaust gas temperature) |
Total energy efficiency | 73 % » approx. 50 % of the fuel input energy |
Nominal heat output [kW] | 250 |
THE PYROLYSIS.
In the pyrolysis process, the woody residues are carbonized in the absence of air, thus producing biochar. The process is similar to the natural formation of coal, but is extremely shortened in terms of time. The heat generated during the pyrolysis process is sustainably converted into electricity using the ClinX CHP system. In this way, the system provides both its own energy as well as additional EEG-compliant feed-in electricity into the public grid, which can be expanded on a modular basis.
There is great untapped potential in the area of solid biogenic residues. The total potential of dry substrate residues in Germany amounts to 151.1 million tons, of which around one third remains unused. This applies in particular to wood and forestry residues as well as agricultural by-products, for which there have been hardly any marketing opportunities to date.
The reason for this is that the materials have very heterogeneous properties and cannot be converted into energy by conventional systems. In addition, the materials usually accumulate decentrally, meaning that their centralized recycling or disposal is associated with high transport and logistics costs.
Our broad portfolio includes pyrolysis systems for a variety of residual materials such as sewage sludge, tires pyrolysis and other residues. We specialize in planning and designing tailor-made energy systems that meet individual requirements. From sewage sludge processing to tire pyrolysis – we design our systems precisely according to your needs to create efficient and sustainable solutions.
DOWNSTREAM POWER GENERATION
Our plant fleet is particularly sustainable thanks to our own green energy generation and use. The excess heat that remains after our biochar production processes is used to downstream power generation. This means that the energy potential is utilized throughout and even the post-process heat is reused in an environmentally friendly way. Naturally, the resulting energy is CO2-neutral and can even be subsidized under the EEG – an important additional source of income! The downstream power generation of pyrolysis gases into electricity offers companies a way of converting high-energy gases into electricity, which means cost savings through self-sufficiency and a reduction in dependence on conventional energy sources. It also improves the environmental footprint through lower emissions and promotes a sustainable circular economy, which can lead to an innovation advantage as part of the brand image!
Fuel flexible
Pyro-ClinX enables the pyrolysis of various residual materials and therefore offers a wide range of fuels. In principle, wood from various sources can be used, such as forest and industrial waste wood as well as wood from landscape conservation. Biogenic waste streams such as fermentation residues, sewage sludge and screen overflows are also conceivable. The necessary requirements for the desired certification must be observed on the fuel side, e.g. only forest wood from sustainable forestry may be used for EBC certification (European Biochar Certificates | European Biochar Certificate).
Decentralized
Pyro-ClinX can be operated decentrally close to the source of fuel. This reduces the logistical effort and costs of fuel transportation. The locations can thus be optimally positioned according to the ratio of suppliers and customers.
Modular
The modular system adapts to new production processes or changes in the composition of the material flows. Pyrolysis modules can be added as required, and the ClinX CHP modules can also be expanded. The system can also be expanded in a user-oriented manner: a cold generation, water treatment or ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) module can be added as required.
Robust/ low maintenance
Due to the externally fired micro gas turbine, the flue gases are not fed directly to the micro gas turbine. This works exclusively with clean and filtered ambient air, which is heated indirectly via the heat exchanger. This system characteristic enables fuel-independent, low maintenance costs. The air-bearing turbine also works exclusively with air and requires no lubricants or coolants. Pyro-ClinX therefore offers a robust and low-maintenance system.
Reliable supply
Independence from central power supply and rising energy prices – Pyro-ClinX operates as an energy self-sufficient system. The system is therefore independent of rising energy market prices and has clear advantages over other biochar production systems in terms of its own production price stability.
Resource efficient
Pyro-ClinX is a combined heat and power system. The thermal efficiency from the pyrolysis process is supplemented by efficient electrical generation. Due to the robust design and long service life of the system, the materials used in the system itself are also used as efficiently as possible.
Environmentally friendly
Energy conversion from renewable energy sources replaces energy conversion from fossil energy sources. This renewable energy generation contributes to CO2 savings and climate protection. The system is energy self-sufficient and uses a CO2-neutral CHP process. In addition, CO2 is bound in the biochar, creating a CO2-negative product. It goes without saying that the high German air pollution control standards are complied with. Furthermore, a decentralized solution reduces the transport volume and the associated CO2 and pollutant emissions.
Economical
The plant supplies itself with the necessary energy from its own process and thus offers a production cost advantage for the pyrolysis coal. Surplus electricity can be fed in profitably with EEG subsidies. Due to the wide range of input materials, low-cost input materials can be used and residual materials in the immediate vicinity can be converted into energy.