Biomass Torrefaction

Advanced Technology- Delivering More

Options, More Energy,& More Profits
What is Torrefaction?

 Advanced technology available today which provides an important green,

renewable energy source utilizing biomass and reducing emissions
 A thermo chemical process where various biomass feedstock are enhanced
through a mild form of pyrolysis at temperatures ranging from 200 °C - 320 °C
 The fundamental properties of the biomass feed stock are altered during the
process resulting in:
- Reduced mass – 25% reduction in mass- decreased transportation costs
- Increased Energy Density –approaching coal ~20 GJ/m3
- Hydrophobic – Torrefied product acquires hydrophobic properties. Allows for open
storage & transportation

 Torrefied biomass products when blended with fossil fuels will significantly
decrease emissions and reduce overall energy & operating costs

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The Torrefaction Process
Biomass to BioCoal
Biomass Feedstock
 Our technology will accept
process woody biomass, corn
stover, wheat straw, switch
grass, hay, and other varieties
of biomass.
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Torrefaction
 Proven technology carried out
under controlled atmospheric
conditions and in the absence
of oxygen. The final product
remaining is solid, dry,
blackened material .
Densification
 Torrefied materials can be
transported economically due to
their hydrophobic properties.
Briquetting or pelletizing may be
useful for long hauls via open
rail car or Ocean vessel
Biomass Feedstock
Biomass – trees, plants, and plant-derived materials
including animal waste/manure
POTENTIAL FEED STOCK RESOURCES USA

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Torrefaction

Added Value of Torrefied Material

Value & Advantages
 Green Renewable Energy Source
 Higher Energy Density
 Homogeneous composition
 Hydrophobic
 Eliminates Biological degradation
 Improved grindability
 Improved crushability characteristics
 Seamless entry to Boiler systems
 Reduction of Fossil fuel Emissions

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Densification

Additional Processing

Densification Strategy
 Enhanced material handling aspects
 Increases Hydrophobic properties
 On site storage advantage
 Packaging /shipping advantages
 Ship in open Truck or Rail car
 Bulk Export shipping Ocean Vessel
 Potential for residential sales

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AEON Energy Torrefaction Solutions

Delivering all aspects of the Torrefaction Cycle

Feed Stock Sourcing Torrefaction Equipment

•Acquisition Services •Konza Renewable Fuels
•Local •Torrefied Biomass
•Regional •BioChar
•National •Pre-Treatment Equipment
•All Varieties Biomass

Material Contracts Densification Equipment

•Contract Placement •Briquetting-Designed for
•Local torrefied material
•Regional •Pelletizers-Designed for
•National torrefied material
•Export

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Feed Stock Sourcing

 AEON offers comprehensive feed stock sourcing to all: including those utilizing
other Torrefaction Technology
 All forms of conforming Biomass Feedstock
 Sourcing from Private & Corporate land owners
 Covering all North America
 Utilizes our contacts with USA Southeast & Northeast fibre producers
 Utilizes our contacts with Native American Tribes – USA
 Agricultural & MSW resources as applicable
 Available WCE Logistical Services to arrange transportation

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Torrefied Material Contracts

 AEON offers Pre & Post manufacturing service to place your total Torrefied
production
 AEON partners hold a collective 150 years of Global contacts & experience in
Sales & Marketing of forest products, building products and energy related
goods.
 Services include Pre- Production Marketing, Identifying Potential Customers,
Solicitation, Product Education, Trade Shows and Literature development
 Pre-Production & Post Production – Sales of your Torrefied production
 Service can be contracted for local, regional, national or export marketing &
sales.
 Expert logistical services available for Export and North America

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Torrefaction Equipment- Preferred Technology Partner

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROVEN EXPERIENCE

Engineering and Manufacturing Experience

Konza Renewable Fuels is a cooperation of seven partners with its keystone experience rooted deep with a firm
commitment to research and development. The expertise that Konza brings is engineering, manufacturing,
industrial plant operation, research and development. business administration and networking . In 1946 TDC (core
partner) began work on their first heavy duty industrial dryer drum design. Their research and development has led
to over 50 patents issued worldwide. Some of the more notable innovations and technologies to come from their
R&D are: Rotary Material Handling, fully Automated Exhaust Gas recycle, Airless Drying and Thermal oxidation.
Developing new technologies was a natural extension of the core partners established and proven competencies.
This valuable industrial process equipment experience has led to the design of the first 100,000 ton / year
Torrefaction equipment available.

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Torrefaction Equipment

Konza Renewable Fuels (KRF) Benefits

 100 % Manufactured in the USA
 Technology based on 68 years of solid, reliable TDC ( Thompson Dehydrating Company )
industrial rotary drum technology
 ISO 9001 rated industrial manufacturing facility
 Proven experience and engineering competency
 This KRF partner is Fourth generation custom metal fabrication specialist
 Features fully automated control and safety system
 TDC (core partner) has built systems like this at a variety of size ranges.
 Unit can handle a variety of particle sizes. From of fines to larger particles.

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Torrefaction Equipment

Konza Renewable Fuels D1250 Benefits, cont.

 2.3:1 conversion ratio of green wood in to torrefied wood out at 40% mc (moisture content)
 Capacity - the systems will process about 12-tons per hour at 36% mc green wood in
 KRF TorrE system can handle green wood in range of 55% mc
 System can be driven by NG, LP or Biomass ( biomass with additional pre-treatment equipment )
 KRF TorrE system has high heat transfer-Process guarantee – meets all Emission standards
 Temperature -good temperature control based on processes developed by TDC for over 68 years
 1 Year KRF warranty up to 10 year extended warranty option available.

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Torrefaction Equipment

 Torrefaction of existing Biomass feedstock will significantly increases its

overall profitability
 Significant gross profits based on current cost estimates
 Payback period for a full system and facilities can be under 3 years
 Growing world wide demand for Torrefied material in power generation sector
 KRF technology and proven engineering and manufacturing track record
mitigates risks to investor or purchaser of equipment

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Torrefaction Equipment

Konza Torrefaction D1250 System –Illustration

D105 System
 The Price range for the -D1250 TorrE
System with KRF standard equipment
and services is: $12,500,000 USD not
including any extra options, structures ,
site prep or construction, taxes, tariffs,
duties, fees, permits, or licenses.
 System Capacity 100,000 + standard
short tons @ 8,400 operating hours per
year
 Warranty – Up to 10 Years
 Briquetting , Pelletizing or Pre-
Treatment equipment /systems are
optional

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Torrefaction Equipment

Konza Torrefaction KRF Modular System –

KRF Modular System

 The Price range for the KRF Modular TorrE System with
KRF standard equipment and services is: $5,500,000 USD
not including, taxes, fees, permits, or licenses.
 System Capacity 33,600 +/- standard short tons @ 8,400
operating hours per year
 Warranty – Available up to 10 Years
 Briquetting , Pelletizing or Pre- Treatment equipment
/systems are optional.

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Why Konza Renewable Fuels

The Konza Renewable Fuels (KRF) torrefaction technology is the logical transition
to the next generation of Dehydration /drying technology based on 68 years of
TDC (KRF founding partner) dehydration knowledge and experience. TDC’s
dehydration technology is based on Time, Temperature, Tolerances, and
Turbulence. Since 1954 ,TDC has been the unchallenged authority in this field
with over 50 worldwide patents, inventor of numerous core technologies for this
industrial sector , well over two hundred units produced, and celebrated industry
wide for their operational superiority.

KRF Torrefaction equipment does not demand a

“technological Leap of Faith” by investor or purchaser:
rather the willingness to embrace proven core components,
competencies, and technology leading to the next logical
product advancement.

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AEON Energy Solutions – General Contact Information

AEON ENERGY SOLUTIONS , Inc.

(256)677-4011
joemajka@aeonnrg.com
garywilson@aeonnrg.com
brianbrown@aeonnrg.com

Website: http://www.aeonnrg.com

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