- Feed stock preparation, handling, conveying, feeding, etc.
- Developed technology specifications to fluidize binary Group D and Group A solids
- Conducted cold flow testing to characterize the biomass feed zone in the fluidized bed and determined the RTD curves for biochar in the fluidized beds
- Assisted in developing biomass feed distribution systems
- Performed testing to develop technical specifications of cyclones for capturing binary solids containing biochar
- Developed technological specification for granular bed filter for removing biochar fines
- Designed nonmechanical valves for this application
- Developed size reduction process flow for wheat straw material
- Developed moisture control strategy for the drying of straw particles
- Developed the procedure for removal of twine and breaking of wheat straw bales