Evaluation of the economic and environmental effectiveness of a given biomass conversion technology or reactor must incorporate the BTU and moisture characteristics of the available fuels, any economic incentives for reduced carbon impact, and other opportunity goals that will impact technology selection.

For example, Gasification and Pyrolysis technologies use a low- or zero-oxygen (respectively) primary combustion process to convert biomass and waste products to syngas. This gas contains enough BTU content to provide stable, renewable energy at a far lower cost than natural gas, and with a smaller carbon footprint. This energy can provide heat for an industrial process or, with the addition of a generator or fuel cells, provide electricity. Many states offer economic incentives for such projects because of their environmental benefits.

If your manufacturing process (or a nearby facility) produces or has access to combustible waste products such as wood and agricultural by-products, or if you have easy access to a municipal solid waste stream, gasification or pyrolysis gasification may be an appropriate, profitable, and environmentally-friendly choice for meeting your energy needs.

NovaTech provides strategic analysis, system design, automation, integration and life cycle maintenance services for customers interested in adding biopower to their energy management toolkit. We have experience with a number of different biopower and biofuel technologies, and can assist in the selection of technology that is appropriate for your available fuel type and energy requirements.