Workshops

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

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


Biogas Applications and Further Opportunities in New Zealand

Canterbury, Christchurch, October 2004

Presentations from this workshop available to download as PDF are listed below:

Session 1: Key features of Biogas Technology

Session 2: Case Studies

Session 3: Case Studies