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    The document discusses Improved Charcoal Production Systems (ICPS) in Laos. Currently, traditional charcoal production in Laos is inefficient, releases greenhouse gases like methane, and contributes to deforestation. The document proposes using improved "retort" technologies like the ADAM retort, which can produce charcoal more efficiently with increased yields and reduced emissions over traditional methods. It outlines a pilot program to test the ADAM retort, conduct comparative analysis, and explore opportunities to add value to charcoal production in Laos through activities like briquetting. The goal is to support a more sustainable and renewable energy sector.

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    The document discusses Improved Charcoal Production Systems (ICPS) in Laos. Currently, traditional charcoal production in Laos is inefficient, releases greenhouse gases like methane, and contributes to deforestation. The document proposes using improved "retort" technologies like the ADAM retort, which can produce charcoal more efficiently with increased yields and reduced emissions over traditional methods. It outlines a pilot program to test the ADAM retort, conduct comparative analysis, and explore opportunities to add value to charcoal production in Laos through activities like briquetting. The goal is to support a more sustainable and renewable energy sector.

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    Improved Charcoal Productions Systems (ICPS)

    Gordon Hirst
    Chief Engineer
    Laos Institute for Renewable Energy
    gordon@lao-ire.org

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    Improved Charcoal Productions Systems (ICPS)
    Charcoal produced by pyrolysis or carbonisation of Biomass

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    Improved Charcoal Productions Systems (ICPS)
    Charcoal produced by pyrolysis or carbonisation of Biomass

    Three Phase Process


    • Drying
    • Carbonization (pyrolysis)
    • Cooling

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    Traditional charcoal making methods

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    Improved Charcoal Productions Systems (ICPS)

    Traditional Charcoal Production


    Inefficient - Gravimetric yield (12% - 18%)
    - waste of potential bi products

    Slow: 4 – 7 days

    Release of Green House Gases (GHG): Methane (CH4)

    NB: CH4 has a GWP 21

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    Data on usage Charcoal Lao PDR

    25 kg – 40 kg per household per month


    30,000 - 60,000 tons per annum
    90% on fuel used in Laos Biomass

    fNRB = 85%
    Contributing to Global warming and
    deforestation

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    Gases and other emissions from charcoal making

     Methane CH4 : GWP 21


     Water vapor H20
     Carbon Monoxide CO
     Carbon Dioxide CO2
     Oxygen O2
     Hydrogen H2
     Nitrogen N2
     Nitrogen Oxides NOx
     Ethane C2H6
     Particulate matter PM
     tar, formaldehyde, phenols, hydrocarbons, and volatile
     organic compounds (VOCs).

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    Improved Charcoal Productions Systems (ICPS)

    Charcoal production can be improved by


    using ‘Retort’ technology

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    Charcoal production can be improved by


    using ‘Retort’ technology

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    Improved Charcoal Productions Systems (ICPS)

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    Improved Charcoal Productions Systems (ICPS)

    Source: methane release study of coconut shell charcoaling in Sri Lanka

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    Improved Charcoal Productions Systems (ICPS)

    Source: methane release study of coconut shell charcoaling in Sri Lanka

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    Improved Charcoal Productions Systems (ICPS)
    ADAM Retort

    Low cost technology that can be used for


    rural production of charchol
    Not seasonally dependant
    More efficient Charcoal Production
    Increases gravemetric yield by up to 30%
    Reduces greenhouse gas emmissions

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    Improved Charcoal Productions Systems (ICPS)

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    Improved Charcoal Productions Systems (ICPS)

    Lire ICPS Program


     Supply side
     Build of a pilot ADAM retort to test functionality and
    comparative tests with traditional charcoal making

     Demand side
     Quantity and demographics of charcoal making and
    possible future projection
     Value adding possibilities

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    Improved Charcoal Productions Systems (ICPS)
    Value adding to charcoal
     Briquetting char into usable charcoal briquettes
     Activated charcoal
     White charcoal
     Wood vinegar
     Wood tar
     ‘Piggy backing’ using methane to ‘pre dry’ next batch

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    Carbon
    Credits ?

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    Improved Charcoal Productions Systems (ICPS)

    Summary

     Reduction in GHG emissions


     More efficient charcoal production
     Quicker from 4 – 6 days to 30 hours
     30% increase in gravimetric yield

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    Next steps:
     Minor modifications of pilot retort

     Comparison tests with traditional charcoal


    making
     Calculate/ estimate GHG reduction

     Value adding – Briquetting

     Demand side study

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    Improved Charcoal Productions Systems (ICPS)

    Questions ?

    www.facebook.com/adamretortlaos

    gordon@lao-ire.org

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