Biomass and biofuel research

Particle measuring system

Equipment is designed for measuring concentration of solid particles in air/gas and also for determination of combustion gas composition.

Simultaneous thermal analyzer

Thermal analysis of materials with evolved gas analysis by FTIR and GCMS methods.

Calorimeter

Determination of heating value of biofuel, mixtures and calorific waste for determination of suitability of combustion in industrial furnaces.

Video camera ICCD iStar DH734 with image analysis software

Applicable for combustion process diagnostics, analysis of other fast processes where optical sensitivity is necessary.

Gas chromatograph with quadrupole mass spectrometer

Used for the analysis of the products from biofuel thermal destruction (gasification) and combustion.

A set of equipment for solid fuel and high-calorie waste sample preparation

Solid fuel and high-calorie waste sample preparation for supply them to the analytical instruments and making suitable working conditions for samples mineralization.

Multifunctional parameters (T, p, Δp, v) measurement system

The system is intended to use in studies of biofuel combustion efficiency.

Biofuel pellet supply and combustion system

For various biomass pellets combustion parameters and emissions studies.

Solid biofuel gasification unit

Studies of gasification process of solid recovered fuels, i.e., separation of synthesized gas phase in the reactor and subsequent determination of the gas parameters and its application.

Analytical equipment for solid fuel and high-calorific waste ash melting state analysis

To visualize ash melting state and analyze conditions to get information about ash softening, melting processes, depending on the temperature or its gradient values changes.

Air humidity calibrator

The influence of the humidity of air supplied for combustion on combustion process efficiency.
Studies on measurement accuracy of air humidity sensors.

High-speed video camera with a laser light source

Studies on fluid and gas dynamics at low speeds near the surface of the membrane and various trace elements, surface fouling.

Gas calorimeter

The calorific analysis of natural, pyrolysis, liquefied petroleum gas, biogas and gas mixtures.

Thermovisor

Heat flow visualization and measurement.

Portable combustion products (NO/NO2, CO, CO2, SO2, H2O, CiHj, O2) analyser

Combustion analysis of heating equipment (boilers, fireplaces, etc.) fired with solid and liquid fuel at operation site.

Test equipment for determination ash content and volatile fractions

Determination and analysis of ash content, volatile matter and volatile composition of biofuels and recovered fuels Analysis of materials state transitions.

Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer

Major and minor element analysis of liquid and solid organic and mineral compounds of biofuels and recovered fuel.

Precision scales set

Solid and liquid fuels, including biofuels and recovered fuel samples weighing in fuel moisture and ash analysis.

Particle Image Velocimetry 2D PIV system

Studies of the particles dynamics in liquid and gas flows and flows interaction with surfaces and flow round bodies in order to increase efficiency of combustion processes and water treatment in plants and as well as to model momentum and heat transfer processes.

The device for very small air (gas) flow measurements

Very small air (gas) flow measurement in small-diameter channels or streams flowing through membranes;
Air-gas (sample) volume measurements at various gas formation and quantitative characteristics of analysers.

Fuel calorimeter

Evaluation of fuel quality, prices, quantities of heat and, performance parameters of thermal equipment.

Preparation of solid fuel and calorific waste samples

The preparation of solid and calorific waste and soft, hard, elastic and fibrous materials of  0,25 ÷ 20 mm fractions. Compression of crushed materials into  suitable samples for analysis. Ensuring proper working conditions while mineralizing the samples. Preparation of deionised water for mineralization of samples.

Determination of Cl, F, Br concentrations in the fuel

The determination of the Cl, F, Br concentration in the fuel in order to assess possible environmental pollution with harmful elements and evaluation of fuel quality indicators.

Investigations of Biofuel Pellet Furnaces

Research of furnaces up to 25 kW fired with biofuel pellets.

Analysis of heat production from natural, pyrolysis, liquefied gases, biogas and mixtures of those gases

Identification and analysis of upper and lower heating values of gaseous fuels, including biofuels and recovered fuels. Determination and analysis of upper and lower heating values of other calorific materials (eg sewage sludge, waste, etc.).

Visualization and Measurement of Distribution of Heat Flows

Measurement and visualization of heat flux from surfaces for determination of heat loss, its location, insulation efficiency.

Determination and analysis of low concentration elements in fuels

Determination of fuel elements in order to assess the fuel quality indicators and possible environmental pollution with harmful elements.

Sample weighing of solid and liquid fuels, including biofuels and recovered fuels, during the analysis of fuel humidity and ash content

Precise measurements of fuel humidity and ash content, assessment of fuel quality indicators and combustion rate.

Analysis of key chemical elements of solid and liquid fuels, including biofuels and recovered fuels

The determination of the chemical elements C/H/N/S and O in the fuel, evaluation of its qualitative and quantitative indicators.

Determination of calorific value and analysis of solid and liquid fuels, including biofuels and recovered fuels

The determination of the upper and lower calorific values and analysis of solid and liquid fuels, including biofuels and recovered fuels.

Preparation of solid fuel and calorific waste samples

The preparation of solid and calorific waste and soft, hard, elastic and fibrous materials of  0,25 ÷ 20 mm fractions. Compression of crushed materials into  suitable samples for analysis. Ensuring proper working conditions while mineralizing the samples. Preparation of deionised water for mineralization of samples.

Determination of Cl, F, Br concentrations in the fuel

The determination of the Cl, F, Br concentration in the fuel in order to assess possible environmental pollution with harmful elements and evaluation of fuel quality indicators.

Investigations of Biofuel Pellet Furnaces

Research of furnaces up to 25 kW fired with biofuel pellets.

Analysis of heat production from natural, pyrolysis, liquefied gases, biogas and mixtures of those gases

Identification and analysis of upper and lower heating values of gaseous fuels, including biofuels and recovered fuels. Determination and analysis of upper and lower heating values of other calorific materials (eg sewage sludge, waste, etc.).

Visualization and Measurement of Distribution of Heat Flows

Measurement and visualization of heat flux from surfaces for determination of heat loss, its location, insulation efficiency.

Determination and analysis of low concentration elements in fuels

Determination of fuel elements in order to assess the fuel quality indicators and possible environmental pollution with harmful elements.

Sample weighing of solid and liquid fuels, including biofuels and recovered fuels, during the analysis of fuel humidity and ash content

Precise measurements of fuel humidity and ash content, assessment of fuel quality indicators and combustion rate.

Analysis of key chemical elements of solid and liquid fuels, including biofuels and recovered fuels

The determination of the chemical elements C/H/N/S and O in the fuel, evaluation of its qualitative and quantitative indicators.

Determination of calorific value and analysis of solid and liquid fuels, including biofuels and recovered fuels

The determination of the upper and lower calorific values and analysis of solid and liquid fuels, including biofuels and recovered fuels.

Particle measuring system

Equipment is designed for measuring concentration of solid particles in air/gas and also for determination of combustion gas composition.

Simultaneous thermal analyzer

Thermal analysis of materials with evolved gas analysis by FTIR and GCMS methods.

Calorimeter

Determination of heating value of biofuel, mixtures and calorific waste for determination of suitability of combustion in industrial furnaces.

Video camera ICCD iStar DH734 with image analysis software

Applicable for combustion process diagnostics, analysis of other fast processes where optical sensitivity is necessary.

Gas chromatograph with quadrupole mass spectrometer

Used for the analysis of the products from biofuel thermal destruction (gasification) and combustion.

A set of equipment for solid fuel and high-calorie waste sample preparation

Solid fuel and high-calorie waste sample preparation for supply them to the analytical instruments and making suitable working conditions for samples mineralization.

Multifunctional parameters (T, p, Δp, v) measurement system

The system is intended to use in studies of biofuel combustion efficiency.

Biofuel pellet supply and combustion system

For various biomass pellets combustion parameters and emissions studies.

Solid biofuel gasification unit

Studies of gasification process of solid recovered fuels, i.e., separation of synthesized gas phase in the reactor and subsequent determination of the gas parameters and its application.

Analytical equipment for solid fuel and high-calorific waste ash melting state analysis

To visualize ash melting state and analyze conditions to get information about ash softening, melting processes, depending on the temperature or its gradient values changes.

Air humidity calibrator

The influence of the humidity of air supplied for combustion on combustion process efficiency.
Studies on measurement accuracy of air humidity sensors.

High-speed video camera with a laser light source

Studies on fluid and gas dynamics at low speeds near the surface of the membrane and various trace elements, surface fouling.

Manufacturer: Dantec Dynamics

Gas calorimeter

The calorific analysis of natural, pyrolysis, liquefied petroleum gas, biogas and gas mixtures.

Thermovisor

Heat flow visualization and measurement.

Portable combustion products (NO/NO2, CO, CO2, SO2, H2O, CiHj, O2) analyser

Combustion analysis of heating equipment (boilers, fireplaces, etc.) fired with solid and liquid fuel at operation site.

Test equipment for determination ash content and volatile fractions

Determination and analysis of ash content, volatile matter and volatile composition of biofuels and recovered fuels Analysis of materials state transitions.

Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer

Major and minor element analysis of liquid and solid organic and mineral compounds of biofuels and recovered fuel.

Precision scales set

Solid and liquid fuels, including biofuels and recovered fuel samples weighing in fuel moisture and ash analysis.

Particle Image Velocimetry 2D PIV system

Studies of the particles dynamics in liquid and gas flows and flows interaction with surfaces and flow round bodies in order to increase efficiency of combustion processes and water treatment in plants and as well as to model momentum and heat transfer processes.

Manufacturer: Dantec Dynamics

The device for very small air (gas) flow measurements

Very small air (gas) flow measurement in small-diameter channels or streams flowing through membranes;
Air-gas (sample) volume measurements at various gas formation and quantitative characteristics of analysers.

Manufacturer: Sierra Instruments

Fuel calorimeter

Evaluation of fuel quality, prices, quantities of heat and, performance parameters of thermal equipment.