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
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)