Workshops
"Production, use and realising the NZ potential" held in Hamilton, July 2008
Conference presentations from this workshop available to download here. Please note - some files are large and may take some time. If you have any problems, please contact us.
Biogas Workshop :
"Production, use and realising the NZ potential"
Hamilton, July 2008
Conference presentations from this workshop available to download here. Please note - some files are large and may take some time. If you have any problems, please contact us.
- An overview of New Zealand’s biogas potential, J Thiele, Waste Solutions Ltd.
- A biogas system for New Zealand dairy farms, Experience in Canterbury, K Hulls, Natural Systems
- Biogas from covered anaerobic ponds, Retrofits on pig and dairy farms, R Craggs, NIWA
- Waste grass co-substrate for farm digesters, M Lieffering, Agresearch
- Mixed crop rotations for food and energy production, R Renquist, Crop & Food Research
Also including 2 presentations prepared by Dr Thomas Amon
- The Potential of Biogas within Biofuel based Biorefineries, and
- Encouraging Biogas Market Growth in Austria, Overview of the Austrian biogas industry How is the Biogas Forum encouraging market growth?
- Biogas from food processing wastes, Examples in Sydney and New Zealand potential, J Thiele, Waste Solutions
- Biogas from wastewater biosolids, The merits of thermophilic digestion, H Archer, BECA
- Biogas from industrial wastewater, Overseas Examples, B Chapman, Waste Solutions Ltd.
- Developments in biogas electricity generation, M Jayne, Entec Services
- Operating biogas generators, The Mangere experience, B Clarke, Watercare
Distributed electricity generation, Economics and policy, F Scrimgeour, The University of Waikato - Biogas as transport fuel, Experience in Spain, France and Sweden, S Molloy, Flotech.
Heavy vehicle gas conversions, AThorp, Cenaught - What is holding back biogas in New Zealand?, Barriers and support mechanisms, S Heubeck, NIWA
FIDA Programmes and Massey University Biochar & Pyrolysis workshops
Auckland, March 2008
Presentations from this workship available to download as PDF are listed below:
Morning Session:
Resources to boost Wood Fuel use by Industry, P Maharaj, EECA
Learning and Potential of Bioenergy from Woody Residues, B Cox, BANZ
Installing a Wood Gasifier to Generate Producer Gas, S Caldwell, CAENZ
Return on Investment from Electricity Generation Options for a Sawmill, M Jack, Scion
Wood Fuel at a Dairy Factory, R Mallinson, Living Energy
Maximising the benefits from a Sawmill Combined Heat and Power Plant, S Caldwell, CAENZ
Afternoon Session:
The Opportunities for Biochar in New Zealand, G Horgan, MAF
Biochar Initiative, A Pigneri, Massey University Centre for Energy Research
Opportunities for Bio-Oil from Pyrolysis in New Zealand, P Nielsen, Scion
Pyrolysis Technology & Biochar Solutions from BEST Energies, A Downie, BEST Energies Australia
Energy from Biomass, G Hedley, Alternative Energy Solutions
Biomass Gasification Technology and Biomass Energy workshop
Christchurch, February 2008
Presentations from this workshop available to download as PDF are listed below:
Workshop Programme
Workshop Presentations
Who's Who in NZ Forest Residues
Wellington, November 2007
Presentations from this workshop available to download as PDF are listed below:
Presentations from this workshop available to download as PDF are listed below:
- Costs of collecting and delivering forest resideues as a bioenergy feedstock, P Hall, Scion
- Potential to reduce the delivered costs of forest residue derived bioenergy feedstock, G Estcourt and M Jack, Scion
- International overview of forest residue to bioenergy delivery systems, P Hall, Scion
- Direct use of biomass for heat production, M Jack, Scion
New Zealand Wood Pellets Market
Rotorua, November 2006
Presentations from this workshop available to download as PDF are listed below:
- Case Study: Rotorua, A Jonsson and P Nielson, Scion Research
- Wood Pellets in Schools, G Escourt and M Jack, Scion Research
- Growing the Pellet Industry - lessons from the UK, J Walker
- Pellet Fuel Standards - Essential for a Growing Industry
The Christchurch Pellet Experience - the Slow Path to Acceptance, R Cudmore, K Mitchell - From Legislation to Warm and Healthy Homes, S Mues, MfE
- Central Heating - A New Market for Wood Pellets, L Smith, Central Heating NZ
- Nature's Flame - NZ Wood Pellet Market, D Mackenzie, Solid Energy
Presentations from this workshop available to download as PDF are listed below:
Session 1: Key features of Biogas Technology
- Anaerobic Digestion Technology - Today and Tomorrow, (J H Thiele, Waste Solutions)
- Regional Opportunities for Anaerobic Digestion in NZ, paper (B Cox, EHMS)
- Biogas use in Engines, (D Wallace, AB Industries)
Session 2: Case Studies
- A Fully Integrated Energy System for Dairy Farmers, (I G Bywater, Engenius Solutions)
- Integrated Systems off-Grid Digesters, (R Harlow, Integrated Energy Systems)
- Biogas as a Renewable Energy Source, (P Webb, Solwind)
- Highrate Digesters for Tight Spots, (J H Thiele, Waste Solutions)
Session 3: Case Studies
- Potential for Biogas recovery from Anaerobic Ponds in NZ, (R Craggs, NIWA)
- Prediction of Biogas Production using a Computational Fluid Dynamic Model, (J Fleming, NIWA)
- Anaerobic Digesters in the Food Industry, (M Campbell Board, Waste Solutions)
- The Sydney Plant : Integrated Digestion of Putrescible Waste, (C Hearn, Waste Solutions)
- Anaerobic Digesters and Carbon Trading in SE Asia, Challenges and Opportunities, (T Cohen, Waste Solutions)
Fuel Pellets in New Zealand
Rotorua, November 2002
Presentations from this workshop available to download as PDF are listed below:
- Programme: Wood Pellets Workshop
- Government Policies
- International Pellets Market
- Large Scale Applications Of Pellets
- Opportunities For The Waste Sector
- Overview On Bioenergy
- Present Use Of Pellets In NZ
- Resources For Pellets
- Wood For Energy
"Biogas 2008 Conference - Production, use and realising the NZ potential", held in July 2008 at Waikato University Campus, Hamilton.
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"The Opportunities and Realities of NZ becoming self-sufficient in Liquid Biofuels". Presentation to the NZ Society for Sustainability Engineering and Science workshop on Liquid Biofuels held in May 2008. Click here to view individual presentations
"FIDA Programmes and Massey University BioChar & Pyrolysis", held on 12th March 2008 at Gateway Hotel, 206 Kirkbride Road, Auckland Airport. Click here to view Conference proceedings and presentations.
"Biomass Gasification Technology and Biomass Energy", held on Wednesday 13 February, Room F3, Forestry School, University of Canterbury, Forestry Road, Christchurch. Click here to view conference proceedings and presentations.
"The Economics of Forest Residue as an Energy Source" and "The Direct Use of Biomass for Heat Production", held on Thursday 15 November 2007 ,Presentations from the workshop are available here
"New Zealand Wood Pellets Market", held in November 2006 - Rotorua. Click here to download
"Biogas Applications and Further Opportunities in New Zealand", held in October 2004 - University of Canterbury, Christchurch. Click here to download
"Fuel Pellets in New Zealand". NZ Wood Pellets workshop held in Rotorua in November 2002. Click here to view individual presentations