Modular polygeneration pyrolysis system

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Biomass produced as a by-product of commercial agriculture and forestry has excellent potential for energy generation in both the developed and developing economies. Pyrolysis, the thermal decomposition occurring in the absence of oxygen, has the potential to be robust to the physical and chemical variability of waste and crops. Thus pyrolysis can convert the biomass with little or no commercial value to a wide range of useful gases, oils and solids. The generated fuel can offset fossil fuel and consequently reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. Worldwide Plastic2Fuel Inc. (P2F) located in Maple Ridge BC, is a Canadian company that specializes in pyrolysis conversion technology for converting biomass to syn-gas, bio-oil and bio-char. The company is actively engaged in an R&D project creating a one ton per day Modular Polygeneration Pyrolysis System (MPPS) to convert various biomasses to stable end products. The MPPS is an exciting new technology and there is scope for considerable future development, and P2F currently requires assistance from Dr. Vijayaraghavan's team to tackle the important aspects of the design and optimization. In addition to achieving several crucial engineering objectives the Engage proposal will improve collaboration between P2F and SFU, paving the way for greater research collaboration and future internship opportunities. P2F can benefit from Dr. Vijayaraghavan's multi-disciplinary expertise in design and system control.