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 National Program 213: Bioenergy
Teleseminar Series on Chemical Conversion Technologies

A joint effort by USDA and DOE to disseminate information about new non-biochemical technologies to convert agricultural materials to fuels and power. Examples of such technologies include gasification, pyrolysis and aqueous reforming using either catalytic or non-catalytic approaches. Participants are experts in these fields, and anyone wishing to participate can e-mail Robert.Fireovid@ars.usda.gov


November 16, 2010

Ken Boyle and Andy Hart describe BFC’s steam-injection, biomass gasification facility, which has been generating heat and power in Cedar Rapids, IA over the last 12 years.  

·     audio recording

·     presentation slides

 

February 8, 2011

Bert Bennett describes ICM’s biomass gasification technology.

·     audio recording

·     presentation slides

 

June 14, 2011

     Mike McGolden of Coaltech discusses their biomass

     gasification technology.

       ·     audio recording

       ·   presentation slides

 

October 11, 2011

Steve Lupton discusses UOP-developed technologies for fast pyrolysis of biomass and upgrading of pyrolysis oil.

·     audio recording

·     presentation slides

 

January 3, 2012

Clay Wheeler (Univ. of Maine) discusses his technology for deoxygenation of biomass hydrolyzates.

·     audio recording

·     presentation slides

 


   

 
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Program Team
Steiner, Jeffrey J
(leader)
Boggess, Mark
Fireovid, Bob
Okamuro, Jack
Scott, Roy
Smith, Matt C
Walbridge, Mark R
 
 
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