Plant for the flash or fast pyrolysis of carbonaceous materials

Abstract

A fast pyrolysis system employs a plant for use in the processing of bio-fuels. The plant includes a base frame having a first end and a second end, as well as a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The plant also includes an inlet shaped and dimensioned for the input of carbonaceous feedstock mounted to the base frame adjacent the first end, a reactor chamber mounted to the base frame and coupled to the inlet by a feed mechanism which directs carbonaceous feedstock from the inlet to the reactor chamber, a condenser system positioned and supported along the first lateral side of the base frame by a vertical supporting framework, a char separation and recovery system mounted upon the base frame and coupled to the reactor chamber by an auger for transporting char and heat carrier from the reactor chamber to the char separation and recovery system, and a heat exchanger circulating the heat carrier from the char separation and recovery system back to the reactor chamber. The system also includes an engine-generator linked to a furnace, wherein the engine-generator supplies heat to the furnace and the furnace boosts in temperature the heat generated by the engine-generator for use by the plant.

1 . A pyrolysis system including a plant for use in the processing of bio-fuels, the plant comprising:
 a base frame including a first end and a second end, as well as a first lateral side and a second lateral side;   an inlet shaped and dimensioned for the input of carbonaceous feedstock mounted to the base frame adjacent to the first end;   a reactor chamber mounted to the base frame and coupled to the inlet by a feed mechanism which directs carbonaceous feedstock from the inlet to the reactor chamber;   a condenser system positioned and supported along the first lateral side of the base frame by a vertical supporting framework;   a char separation and recovery system mounted upon the base frame and coupled to the reactor chamber by a conveying mechanism for transporting char and heat carrier from the reactor chamber to the char separation and recovery system; wherein the char separation and recovery system is positioned so that its long axis is parallel to the long axis of the base frame; and   a heat exchanger circulating the heat carrier from the char separation and recovery system back to the reactor chamber.   
     
     
         2 . The pyrolysis system according to  claim 1 , wherein the plant is shaped and dimensioned for placement within a container suitable for over-the-road transportation. 
     
     
         3 . The pyrolysis system according to  claim 2 , wherein the shipping container has a volume of approximately 3,648 cubic feet. 
     
     
         4 . The pyrolysis system according to  claim 1 , further including a dryer in communication with the inlet. 
     
     
         5 . The pyrolysis system according to  claim 1 , further including an engine-generator. 
     
     
         6 . The pyrolysis system according to  claim 5 , wherein the engine-generator supplies heat to the heat exchanger. 
     
     
         7 . The pyrolysis system according to  claim 5 , further including a dryer in communication with the inlet and wherein the engine generator supplies heat to the dryer. 
     
     
         8 . The pyrolysis system according to  claim 5 , wherein the engine-generator is fueled with syngas or the liquid fuel product generated as a result of operation of the present plant. 
     
     
         9 . The pyrolysis system according to  claim 5 , wherein a radiator is linked to the engine-generator and heat recovered from the engine radiator for use by the plant or other application. 
     
     
         10 . The pyrolysis system according to  claim 9 , wherein a crankcase oil cooler is linked to the engine-generator and heat recovered from the engine oil cooler for use by the plant or other application. 
     
     
         11 . The pyrolysis system according to  claim 5 , wherein a crankcase oil cooler is linked to the engine-generator and heat recovered from the engine oil cooler for use by the plant or other application. 
     
     
         12 . The pyrolysis system according to  claim 5 , further including a furnace, wherein the engine-generator supplies heat to the furnace and the furnace boosts in temperature the heat generated by the engine-generator. 
     
     
         13 . A pyrolysis system including plant for use in the processing of bio-fuels, comprising:
 a base frame including a first end and a second end, as well as a first lateral side and a second lateral side;   an inlet shaped and dimensioned for the input of carbonaceous feedstock mounted to the base frame adjacent to the first end with a dryer in communication with the input;   a reactor chamber mounted to the base frame and coupled to the inlet by a feed mechanism which directs carbonaceous feedstock from the inlet to the reactor chamber;   a condenser system positioned and supported along the first lateral side of the base frame by a vertical supporting framework;   a char separation and recovery system mounted upon the base frame and coupled to the reactor chamber by a conveying mechanism for transporting char and heat carrier from the reactor chamber to the char separation and recovery system;   a heat exchanger circulating the heat carrier from the char separation and recovery system back to the reactor chamber; and   an engine-generator linked to a furnace, wherein the engine-generator supplies heat to the furnace and the furnace boosts in temperature the heat generated by the engine-generator for use by the plant.   
     
     
         14 . The plant according to  claim 13 , wherein the engine-generator is fueled with syngas or the liquid fuel product generated as a result of operation of the present plant. 
     
     
         15 . The plant according to  claim 13 , wherein a radiator is linked to the engine-generator and heat recovered from the engine radiator for use by the plant or other application. 
     
     
         16 . The plant according to  claim 15 , wherein a crankcase oil cooler is linked to the engine-generator and heat recovered from the engine oil cooler for use by the plant or other application. 
     
     
         17 . The plant according to  claim 13 , wherein a crankcase oil cooler is linked to the engine-generator and heat recovered from the engine oil cooler for use by the plant or other application. 
     
     
         18 . The plant according to  claim 13 , wherein the engine-generator supplies heat to the heat exchanger. 
     
     
         19 . The plant according to  claim 13 , wherein the engine-generator supplies heat to the dryer.