Standard process of wood decomposition under the influence of heating in the oxygen-free gaseous atmosphere (pyrolysis) is carried out in the closed tank (retort) heated through the walls.

The additional unit for CK “EURO” was developed and tested by the engineers of Greenpower Company. The intended use of equipment is preliminary drying of the raw material before it is loaded into the chamber. The preliminary drying significantly increases the efficiency of the kiln that increases the economic effect of charcoal production. The developed unit has high coefficient of efficiency as the drying is produced by combustion gases. The preliminary drying provides CK “EURO” with ample opportunities, for example in the future the complete automation of the charcoal burning process that will let to receive maximal output of charcoal irrespective of the experience of workers.

At the present time we conduct a trial of new equipment. In conclusion of trial the preliminary drying will be offered for sale. The installation of the system will be possible for any kiln “EURO”. Approximately it will be on sale in February-March, 2012

Proceeding to the operation factors we will consider the process dependence on the speed of carbonization, pressure in the device, final temperature and environment, surrounding element of wood.

The installations (kilns) for charcoal production can be classified next way:

Charcoal has always been used as fuel material. However now, when gas, electricity and oil are commonly used, its production has declined. Unique characteristics of charcoal allow using it in various fields. Just recently it hasn’t been used commonly, but today it attacks more and more attention. Charcoal suits perfectly for domestic use – chargrills, fireplaces, barbeques, as it is smokeless and environmentally friendly. It can also be used in manufacturing industry: nonferrous machine industry (eg. to obtain aluminum, boron, etc.); in the production of pure silicium which is used to get semi-conductors; in chemical industry; metallurgy industry as deoxidant because there is a big amount of carbon in charcoal, in the production of glass, crystal, paint, electrode, plastic and in many other fields. You are welcome to find more information on the fields of charcoal application on on this page — Application of charcoal.

Wood drying modes are combination of heat and humidity influences of drying component on wood, which provide necessary quality and rate of drying. Depending on requirements, set for the quality of drying, the wood can be dried in different modes and categories of temperature level.