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Big Dutchman introduces gasification system
June 23, 2010 by Manure Manager
June 22, 2010 – Big
Dutchman recently introduced its new gasification system that transforms
biomass from poultry manure into energy.
June 22, 2010 – Big
Dutchman recently introduced its new gasification system that transforms
biomass from poultry manure into energy.
The unveiling occurred at
VIV Europe this past spring.
The benefit of the Big
Dutchman innovation is that, except for nitrogen, all the components important
for fertilization are preserved in the residual ash, resulting in a dual use
independently of wind and sunshine.
Within the Big Dutchman
system, the manure is dried, pressed into pellets and conveyed to a gasifier
where it is converted into gas by means of a thermochemical conversion. The
only by-product that remains is ash – a very valuable fertilizer. The energy
produced is processed in the combined heat and power plant (CHP) to generate
electricity and heat.
In addition to chicken
manure, other by-products such as digestate from biogas plants or sugar cane
can also be used for the same purpose.
The amount of energy
produced in a 150 kW gasifier can supply thermal energy for 25 households for
more than one year (maximum 10 kW heat output) and provide 200 households with
electricity for a year (at an annual average use of 0.75 kW per household).