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Production of thermal/electrical power and charcoal

by biomass gasification
Company activity from melting or vitrifying. So, return of minerals to
EDDA manufactures and installs systems converting the soil at low cost is possible.
biomass into electrical energy, heat and charcoal, by  Possibility to operate gasifiers with oxygen, in order
its very effective proprietary gasification process. to produce pure syngas and, then, synthesize it into
2nd-generation biofuels or methanol.
Gasification  Ability to produce synthetic ammonia gas.
Gasification is the thermal conversion of carbona-
Electrical and thermal power generation
ceous materials interacting with an oxidiser (O2, air,
CO2, H2O steam,...), which is injected in limited quantities The syngas produced can be used as a fuel in dual-
in order to avoid complete oxidation of biomass (as fuel diesel engines, gas engines, turbines and
per combustion); this avoids the formation of diox- boilers.
ins, furans, and polycyclic aromatic. It can produce electricity and/or heat and/or cold,
The process converts the carbonaceous materials into using cogeneration or trigeneration, with different
a gas mixture (the synthesis gas, “syngas”) made of techniques (steam, combustion engine, combined
carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen (H2), carbon dioxide cycle,...).
(CO2), some methane (CH4), traces of volatile organic Specific studies finalise correct global design and spe-
compounds and , if gasification is processed with air, cific adaptation with respect to the needs.
nitrogen.
Resource input
EDDA technology
All materials containing carbon can be gasified:
EDDA gasifiers result of a radically innovative R&D  biomass such as:
(more than 20 years). They are able to convert all - forestry outputs: wood, by-products, sawmill
types of biomass, and avoid tar in the gas. Moisture wastes,…
content and size of input resources can vary greatly - various plants designed for energy production
without affecting the process. (short rotation coppice, Jatropha,…),
This very innovative design makes EDDA - agricultural residues (straw, stem, rod,..),
process compact and easy to operate. - agro-industrial residues (from oil extraction,
grape pressing, milling, ...),
Key points - polluted woods,...
 Reactor designed in order to prevent the genera-  various carbon-rich fossil fuels (coal,…)
tion of tar which are sources of pollution and ex-  all carbon-rich wastes (plastic,…)
pensive treatments.
Figures for a 1 tonne/h equipment
 Ability to store a part of the energy (≃ 50 %) con-
tained in the input materials, into a "biofuel- These figures refer to energy produced by the renewa-
charcoal" (biochar), by using the built-in carbonisa- ble fraction of input - not integrating, the vegetable oil
tion setting. This biochar can power mini gasifiers or diesel to be added when using a diesel engine
that produce clean syngas for engines or gas tur- (≃ 10 % of total energy).
bines as well as domestic boilers. Cogeneration
 Same equipment used for the two functions: car- Resources LHV* Electricity Heat
bonisation and gasification. Easy interchangeability MWhtherm/t MWhelec/t MWhtherm./t
between both. Woodchips 4.10 1.10 2.20
 All sizes and forms of solid biomass, with two Cereal straw 3.90 1.08 2.15
ranges of EDDA gasifiers: Household waste 4.00 1.09 2.18
- GM type, for pieces up to 15 cm,
* lower heating value with moisture level of 15 %
- PF type, for thin products up to 30 mm
 Wide range of moisture level (0 to 70 %). Thermal power generation
 Manufacturing materials (stainless steel sheets, re- Resources LHV* Heat
fractory steel, refractory fiber mat) limit thermal in- MWhtherm/t MWhtherm/t
ertia and allow quick starts and stops (start in Woodchips 4.10 3.80
40 min or 5 min depending on whether the process is Cereal straw 3.90 3.60
cold or warm). * moisture content: 15 %
 Operating range from 30 to 100 % of rated capacity. CO2 fossil saved (kg/MWhelec) from:
 Possibility of sizing equipment in a wide range, in Fuel Coal Natural Gas
order to suit specific requirements of each project.
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 Preservation of mineral compounds in biomass.
EDDA gasifiers keep minerals (especially potassium
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Benefits of EDDA system for users

Wide variety of organic resources with highly For example, a 30 % yield generator, produces
variable moisture content (0 to 70 %) 0.27 MWhelec, 0.3 MWhtherm high temperature
 Gasification of highly humid materials possible exhaust gas and 0.3 MWhtherm from engine cool-
(however, pre-drying increases the richness of the ing system (< 100°C). To be compared with other
gases produced and, thus, lowers the dimensions of processes of biomass conversion.
equipment). Power level suitable for local energy production
 Gasifier for thin products/particles, unique in the
 Minimum transportation and preparation for input
world.
resources.
Quick start, simple to vary production level, possi-  Production premises close to energy consumers
bility of energy storage avoid waste in energy transportation and, thus,
 Instant energy production with dual-fuel engines. give new possibilities of consumption; especially
true for heat, very difficult to transport.
 Tackle the problem of peak hours within electric
grid.  Power range from 0.25 to 5 t/h, with equivalent
efficiency in performance of the process.
 Complementary with intermittent renewable ener-
gies (wind, solar,...), which cannot be done by biogas Ash recoverable and directly spreadable
systems. Powder form, not vitrified.
 Operating range: 30 to 100 % of rated capacity.
 Versatility between carboniser-gasifier mode and
gasifier mode, built-in the process.
Installation and operating cost much more below
other renewable energies from biomass, for an
equivalent yield per tonne of dry material pro-
cessed.
 For 1 MWhtherm LHV (Lower Heating Value) in
input material, EDDA gasification system produces Contact: contact@edda-energie.com
0.9 MWhtherm of gas.

EDDA-Energie: S.A. with a capital of €40 863. Siren: 503 929 127 RCS PARIS & ref. sub-facility : 2009 B 317 RCS LORIENT. V06