IDEA #94JPGK Technology For Comprehensive Processing Of Peat And Biomass Into Composite Fuel With Extraction Of Humic Substances From Milled Peat For Fertilizer Production

Areas of Application The technology is to be used in peat processing industry of Ukraine; for producing biofuels and fertilizers from raw peat materials. It enables resource saving and diversifi cation of peat processing works Specifi cation This technology foresees integrating the technology for humic substances extraction from peat into production cycle of briquetting factory. The technology is used depending on seasonal demand (for fertilizers or for fuel). The upgraded peat briquetting factory with a 4-month annual production cycle and with the use of 3 % humate solution gets a 4 times higher profi t. The heat engineering properties of composite briquette are as follows: moisture, % peat content, % ash content, % combustion heat, MJ/kg 12 60 10 17 Stage of Development. Suggestions for Commercialization IRL3, TRL2 Feasibility study and design documentation for upgrade of existing production facilities are developed upon request IPR Protection IPR2 Advantages The use of integrated technology for peat processing enables to reduce humates production costs 4.5 times as compared with those at individual enterprise, whereas the briquetting cost remains unchanged