Biomass Characterization and Analysis
- Heating Value Determination
- Ultimate Analysis (Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen and Sulfur (Oxygen by Difference))
- Proximate Analysis (Moisture Content (MC), Volatile Combustible Matter (VCM), Fixed Carbon (FC) and Ash
- Determination of Acid Soluble Lignin Concentration Curve by UV-VIS Spectrometry (NREL Procedure)
- Determination of Structural Carbohydrates and Lignin in Biomass, NREL Procedure
- Eutectic Point Analysis of Biomass
Biodiesel Production and Analysis
- Solvent Extraction
- Oil Extraction by Ultrasonication
- Mechanical Oil Seed Press (3 – 5 kg/hr)
- Oil refining Processes (Degumming, Neutralization, FFA Analysis, Phosphorus, Dewaxing, Bleaching, etc.)
- Biodiesel Production (25 gallon batch facility)
- Biodiesel Characterization (ASTM Standards: Cloud and Pour Point, Flash Point, Kinematic Viscosity, Acid Number, Water and Sediment, Sulfur Analysis, Total and Free Glycerin, Fatty Acid Composition, etc.)
- Complete Engine Performance and Exhaust Emissions Testing (up to 400 hp engines)
Ethanol Production and Analysis
- Sugar Composition using HPLC
- Determination of Sugars, Byproducts and Degradation Products in Liquid Fraction Process Samples, NREL
- SSF Experimental Protocols – Lignocellulosic Biomass Hydrolysis and Fermentation, NREL
- Ethanol Fermentation Runs using New Brunswick Fermentors
- Ethanol Analysis using HPLC
Bio-Char Analysis
- BET Surface Area and Pore Size Analysis
- Adsorption and desorption Data Points Analysis
- BJH Pore Size Distribution and External Surface Area (STSA)
Bio-Oil Analysis and Upgrading Studies
- GC/MS Characterization of Bio-oil Constituents
- Low Pressure/Temperature Hydrogenation
- High Pressure/Temperature Hydrogenation
Pyrolyzer Runs
- 200 – 600 g/min Pyrolysis Runs
- 300 – 1200 0C Operating Temperatures
- Up to 3 0C/min Heating Rates
Fluidized Bed Gasification
- 70 kg/hr Throughput of Most Biomass
- Gas and Char Production Evaluation and Analysis
VOC and Green House Gas (GHG) Sampling Protocol
- Use of Portable GC for VOC/GHG Determination
- Training and Seminar on Biofuels
Animal Manure Management Analysis
⸋ Bacteria indicators Total Coliform Bacteria & E-Coli (water)
⸋ Bacteria indicators Total Coliform Bacteria & E-Coli (Manure effluent/slurry)
⸋ Bacteria indicators Total Coliform Bacteria & E-Coli (Manure solids)
⸋ Manure nutrient analysis
⸋ Manure BOD/COD analysis
⸋ Wastewater BOD/COD Analysis
⸋ Onsite air quality general analysis
⸋ Odor and Total Volatile Organic Compounds
⸋ Onsite gas detection and measurement (bundle*)
⸋ Onsite gas detection and measurement (selected item*)
(*One of the hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide,
sulfur dioxide, nitrous gases, and ozone measurement. Please contact for
specific sample analysis information).
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