Method & Apparatus for Producing Biochar

The present disclosure provides, at least in part, a system for pyrolysis of biomass, the system comprising: (a) a reactor having a retort extending therethrough, said retort comprising a conveyor, an inlet, and an outlet; the reactor further comprising at least one thermosensor, the thermosensor capable of generating a signal when the temperature is above optimal levels; (b) a heating system adapted to heat the reactor; (c) a syn-gas management system; the management system comprising a syn-gas storage tank having an inlet and an outlet, said inlet in fluid communication with the reactor, and said outlet in fluid communication with the heating system and syn-gas outlet such as a flare or storage tank wherein the communication is controlled via a valve configurable between at least a first position where flow is directed to the heating system and a second position where flow is directed to the flare pipe; and (d) a controller in communication with the thermosensor and the valve; wherein the controller switches the valve from the first position to the second position upon receiving a signal from the thermosensor that the temperature in the reactor is above optimal levels. 3. The system of or comprising a dryer for drying the biomass prior to entry into the reactor.4. The system of or comprising a biochar delivery system for receiving the biochar from the reactor.5. The system of wherein the biochar delivery system comprises a cooling zone claim 4 , a compaction area claim 4 , with a rotary airlock valve therebetween.6. The system of or comprising an additive delivery system for introducing additives to the biochar.76. The system of - wherein the additive delivery system is located with the biochar delivery system.8. The system of or wherein the controller is a programmable logic controller.9. The system of or wherein the controller further controls the speed of the conveyor.109. The system of any of - wherein the conveyor is an auger.11. A method for converting ...

Anode structure with a carbon-based component having little resistance to corrosion

The present invention relates to a novel anode structure comprising a substrate and a first carbon-based component, wherein said first carbon-base d component shows little or no resistance to corrosion, such that when said anode structure is incorporated into a membrane electrode assembly, the membrane electrode assembly is substantially tolerant to incidences of cell reversal.

Anode structure with a carbon-based component having little resistance to corrosion

The present invention relates to a novel anode structure comprising a substrate and a first carbon-based component, wherein said first carbon-based component shows little or no resistance to corrosion, such that when said anode structure is incorporated into a membrane electrode assembly, the membrane electrode assembly is substantially tolerant to incidences of cell reversal.

Anodenstruktur mit kohlenstoffhaltiger komponente,die einen niedrigen korrosionwiderstand besitzt